There's a new procedure doing the rounds of Harley street honeys, and this is a step away from their usual Botox and body buffing. In one way it's actually more natural than injecting yourself with toxins, but in another sense it's a little more extreme, paying homage to the likes of True Blood and Twilight with its vampirish tendencies.
Platelet rejuvenation uses platelets extracted from the patients blood, which are then reintroduced into the face to activate the stem cells there and provoke a collagen boosting reaction. The idea is this will rejuvenate the skin by forcing it to work harder to absorb the platelets, and as its your own blood there should be no reaction.
Dr Roberto Viel takes sample of blood and separates the platelets from the plasma. He then injects it into specific areas of the face, to encourage collagen production and more elastin. Volume can also be added to sagging contours by combing platelet rejuvenation with VASER, whereby fat is removed using ultrasonic liposuction and then mixed with platelets and added to the face for plump healthy looking skin.
This can also be used to boost up tired looking busts and generally give the skin a firmer more youthful appearance everywhere.
So what do you think- will you be signing up for platelet rejuvenation?
It's exclusively available in the UK at the London Centre of Aesthetic Surgery on Harley Street. Call 0207 6364272 for more info.
