Whenever anyone mentions the phrase ‘vampire facial’, our minds undoubtedly flash-back to the selfie shared by one particular Kardashian.

You’d be forgiven if you had felt a little squeamish – so now, in an effort to bring light to the real truths of undergoing PRP Therapy, I underwent my very own ‘vampire facial’ in Dubai, as part of an overall Elite MesoNatural Therapy treatment to achieve boosted results.

At the age of 25, cosmetic surgery or treatments are something I haven’t thought about too much yet – but in an age where looking fresh and youthful is the top priority for many, I fear the pressure of being flawless is one I can’t ignore anymore. My skin isn’t flawless; in fact, it has several flaws – riddled with scars from over the years, my very pale, sensitive British skin likes to turn red without warning at times. Add on top of that the weekly battle of blemishes and spots, my concealer is constantly my go-to best friend.

So when the opportunity to try out a vampire facial (Elite MesoNatural Therapy which combines PRP Therapy & Microneedling) in Dubai for myself arose, I couldn’t say no… And I knew I was in superb hands at Elite Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Group.

What actually IS a ‘Vampire Facial’?

Basically, its PRP therapy – which stands for Platelet Rich Plasma, and it’s a skin rejuvenation treatment that is a natural approach to anti-ageing by using the patient’s own blood. Now if you’re thinking woah, gross… Don’t be alarmed, the technicians remove a small amount of your own blood from you, which is then centrifuged to separate your red and white blood cells from your plasma. The result is a capsule of yellow liquid known as PRP.

PRP is the concentrated part of the blood that contains the platelets, which are fundamental to the body’s ability to stop any bleeding and repair damaged blood vessels and cells.

In the safe hands of Dr. Allen Rezai and his team, we began my treatment after a consultation to discuss my ‘problem areas’, what I can expect during the treatment and also the end result.

How does PRP Therapy work?

Once your plasma is collected, a portion of it is then injected into the deep dermis or ‘fat layer’ of the skin using a very fine needle. If you’re squeamish around needles or despair at the thought of pain, don’t worry – your face is numbed for 30 minutes or so before the injections begin.

Dr. Allen himself injected the PRP back into my face, at different points around my mouth, nose, eyes and temples. As an individual who doesn’t bow down to pain, it wasn’t uncomfortable whatsoever – and having a numb face helped, a lot.

What are the benefits (and side effects) of PRP Therapy?

PRP therapy offers patients the opportunity to rejuvenate their skin, boost their collagen production and achieve a ‘regenerated’ look and feel for the treated area.

Tried and Tested: ‘Vampire Facial’ and MesoNatural

You see, the platelets in your PRP contain substances called ‘growth factors’, which help to promote collagen growth, cell renewal and repair, the improvement of skin texture, elasticity, colour and tone.

The best part about this cosmetic treatment is that it requires almost no down time, and there is absolutely no need for hospitalisation. Patients can expect minimal swelling or bruising that can last from 12 to 24 hours, or they may even experience a headache or feel a little faint.

Honestly, I did feel a little woozy to begin with, but it soon faded; and I had the tiniest bruise on my arm where they had taken my blood. You’ll see in my after pictures that there was virtually no bruising from my PRP therapy treatment, and even the injection sites on my face weren’t hugely aggravated.

What is Elite MesoNatural Therapy?

At Elite Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Group, patients have the options of MesoNatural Therapy (Dermapen Microneedling + Topical PRP) or Elite MesoNatural Therapy– which is a combination of PRP Therapy (Injections), and Dermapen Microneedling + Topical PRP. I tried the Elite MesoNatural Therapy.

Following my PRP treatment, the remaining plasma was then used for the micro-needling procedure, which makes tiny, tiny ‘wounds’ in your skin which accepts the PRP serum. By combining both of these treatments, you effectively boost the achievement of the desired results by tackling your ‘problem areas’ from both inside and out.

As you’ll see from the pictures and videos, my face was a little swollen for 24 hours post-treatment, but soon calmed down by the second day. If you’re wondering whether micro-needling is painful, I won’t lie to you – it’s ever so slightly uncomfortable. If you have a high pain threshold, you’d be just fine. Don’t forget that my face was still numb from before the PRP leg of the therapy, and so the micro-needling part felt like I was being brushed by a paint brush!

If you are considering MesoNatural Therapy or PRP Skin Rejuvenation Therapy in Dubai, I highly recommend booking a consultation with Elite Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Group’s Dubai clinic and they’d be happy to offer advice and prices for you.

For more information or to book a Complimentary Consultation with please call +971 4 431 2396 or Contact us.

A natural alternative to mesotherapy

Elite Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Group of Dubai Healthcare City, is proud to Introduce MesoNatural Therapy. Adding to their ever-growing range of innovative but tried and tested Treatment Packages that are ideal for those on the go with neither time nor inclination to deal with physical discomfort or downtime.

So What is MesoNatural Therapy?

You may have heard of mesotherapy, Elite Plastic & Cosmetic Group’s MesoNatural Therapy is a “NATURAL” version of mesotherapy. Unlike mesotherapy which employs chemical blends, MesoNatural Therapy ONLY uses Natural substances to treat various aesthetic skin conditions and stimulate hair growth.

MesoNatural Therapy works by stimulating the body’s own natural healing processes and collagen production, resulting in a fresh, firmer and a more rejuvenated and radiant appearance that is both long-lasting and safe. Typically used to Repair & Rejuvenate the skin and to Stimulate Hair Growth, MesoNatural Therapy works impeccably for all skin types and colors.

MesoNatural Therapy targets problem areas by delivering the completely natural substances, directly into the middle layer of the skin (mesoderm), through superficial microinjections into the target tissues, where cell repair, renewal and growth occurs.

MesoNatural Therapy stimulates the mesoderm, thereby treating/improving a wide variety of Skin Conditions including hair loss, through nourishing, rejuvenating, promoting production of collagen and elastin, and stimulating cell renewal and repair.

Advantages of MesoNatural Therapy:

• Dramatic improvements without the need for invasive procedures
• Completely natural, using the body’s own powers of rejuvenation and repair
• Causes a release of Growth factors which stimulate the development of new collagen and elastin
• Safe to use on ALL skin types and colours
• Minimal discomfort with virtually no downtime

Everyone’s skin responds differently and most skins will need multiple treatments with variable intervals depending on the condition being treated, the patient’s healing ability and the desired outcome.

MesoNatural Therapy:

• Can either be had as a single treatment session (an excellent pick-me-up for any skin experiencing fatigue or environmental aggression)
• or as a course of treatment sessions, to ensure optimum results and to achieve the desired goal for a specific condition.
• After achieving the desired outcome, it is recommended to have maintenance sessions every 6 to 12 months depending on the condition treated.

Elite Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Group offers MesoNatural Therapy packages for Skin Repair & Rejuvenation (MesoNatural Face Therapy) and for Stimulating Hair Growth (MesoNatural Hair Therapy).

Bespoke MesoNatural Packages are also available for treating specific conditions and to meet the individual patient’s needs.

In addition they also offer Elite MesoNatural Therapy Packages, which are more intense than the normal MesoNatural Therapy Package.

During your initial Complimentary Consultation at Elite Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Group, your practitioner will discuss your suitability for MesoNatural Therapy and recommend a treatment plan to include number and frequency of treatment sessions you may need to achieve your desired outcome.

For more information or to book a Complimentary Consultation with please call +971 4 431 2396 or Contact us.