NEW FACIAL CELL THERAPY WITH AUTOLOGOUS PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP)
PRP is facial therapy with autologous platelet-rich plasma i.e. rejuvenating your own face with your own blood plasma which is rich in growth factors - takes only 30 minutes to generate.
How is it different to other skin rejuvenation procedures?
1. Compared to lasers & light, it is 1-3 sessions. (To get best results, 3 consecutive treatments done 1 month apart are required). Duration of effect up to 1 year.
2. There is hardly any downtime.
3. There are no side-effects such as burns & post-inflammatory pigmentation which can happen with lasers.
4. You're being injected with your own plasma so there is no possibility of allergies.
5. Visible changes in skin complexion seen in 1 month.
6. There is minimal pain if adequate numbing cream & small needles are used.
WHAT IMPROVEMENT CAN YOU SEE WITH PRP?
The dermis and epidermis are augmented by enhancing the growth of keratinocytes, fibroblasts and deposition of collagen. This improves skin tone, texture and colour.
It needs redoing 6-12 monthly because of the ongoing chronological aging process. This is an excellent adjunct to soft tissue facial rejuvenation but is not a magic bullet for the amelioration of deep creases, folds, pigmentation, elastosis, jowls and deep forehead vertical lines. It's a good complement to Botox as dynamic lines are not affected by this PRP rejuvenation process. Clients tend to forget the aging process continues unabated and that the results of non-invasive treatments such as laser, IPL and RF only last for about 6 months. PRP does offer something special, because the patient’s own plasma is used for the enhancement of facial macroaesthetics.
PRP facial rejuvenation addresses the soft tissues lost through aging or solar damage – and is directed at improvement of dermal atrophy, fat atrophy, gravitational descent to a degree, loss of skin tone and skin texture.
INVARIABLE OR NO RESPONSE TO THE PRP PROCESS INCLUDES:
* Alcohol abuse
* Cigarette smoking
* Genetics and rapid natural chronological aging with line formation
* Advanced solar aging
* Advanced hyperpigmentation
* Deep vertical forehead lines & perioral lines
* Telangiectasis of the cheeks and nose associated with plethora
CONTRAINDICATIONS TO THE PRP PROCESS
* Facial cancer, past and present. This includes SCC, BCC and melanoma
* Systemic cancer, chemotherapy, steroid therapy
* Dermatological diseases affecting the face ( i.e. porphyria)
* Blood disorders and platelet abnormalities
* Anticoagulation
* Certain herbal products
* Aspirin or anti-platelet agents
SAFETY OF PRP FACIAL REJUVENATION
It is safe treatment because autologous (your own) plasma is used. Expect mild redness, swelling, bruising and minor discomfort.
THE PRP PROCESS:
1. Doctor takes a sample of venous blood from your arm
2. Blood is placed in a special collection tube and the PRP is processed.
3. Your face is covered with Emla® cream, or equivalent numbing cream for 45 minutes - 1 hour before injection
5. Multiple small jab injections are made close together into the skin releasing the PRP in order to kick-start rejuvenation by GF stimulation that is derived from your platelets in the PRP. The neck and back of hands can also be done in one session. Procedure time for the face is about 1.5 hours. Alternatively, the PRP can be delivered after needleabrasion with a dermaroller.
6. Recovery is fast and expect results starting at 4 weeks. Optimal results are seen after 3 consecutive monthly sessions. Some persons show more swelling of the skin under the injections than other clients. It is impossible to identify who will show excessive swelling. Fortunately, the swelling subsides within a day in all and there are no sequelae.
7. Adding sessions of Radiantmax low level red laser therapy to PRP is in your interest and recommended for 4-6 sessions.
POST-CARE ADVICE
Daily application of retinol & glycolic acid will enhance the results even more.
Avoid further sun exposure and use sun screens.
Don’t be drowned in heavy moisturizers. Aging is not a lack of oil.
Follow up with biweekly to monthly high tech facials - microedermabrasion with transdermal electroporation and Radiantmax low level laser therapy.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Banned cosmetics - updated list
A faithful reader has pointed out to me the mass of banned cosmetics available on the market & I thought it would be a good idea to share this info in this blog. The Ministry of Health has just updated the list of cosmetics banned for containing banned ingredients in cosmetics. The following cosmetics were banned between 2008-2010.
1. NV toner treatment no. 1 & 2
2. Felisa Gentle Peeling lotion
3. Krim Malam Rahsia Rimba
4. Biocosmet whitening essence cream
5. H2O+ Waterwhite brightening night cream
6. Magixpress lightening plus
7. A.Vant cream
8. Eriesyc Spa Beauty cream
9. Natasha Krim Herba
10. Kahzanah White Pembersih Wajah
11. Krim Malam & Siang Gloskin
12. Astringen Lanjutan Reena
13. Skin Desires Deep whitenign cleansing milk
14. EETYE whitening cream
15. Lynn's skin lightening cream
The following were also banned in past years - don't know if they have resurfaced in the market!
1. Cellnique skin whitening range
2. Dr Seagar Skin Recon
3. Dewajah night cream
4. Hebarites Skin whitening
5. Atika Beauty skin lightening cream
6. Crystal White extra night cream
7. Sendayu Tinggi body & skincare
There is also a brand called MIYOME that a whole bunch of females talk about in the internet Cari forum. The side-effects described i.e. skin irritation ,redness, turning pasty white pretty much guarantees it contains hydroquinone & retinoic acid as well. Anyway, a search reveals that this brand is not registered with National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau (NPCB)
BTW, the drug TRILUMA is a DRUG registered with the NPCB - prescribed by doctors for lightening dark pigmentation problems. Yes, it contains hydroquinone & retinoic acid & a mild steroid. However, I have to make it clear that these drug ingredients are not banned in drugs, only in cosmetics. These drug ingredients can cause irritation & allergic skin reactions hence the need for a doctor to explain how to use it - how much to apply, how often, where to apply & what to do when signs of irritation occur. These ingredients are highly effective in skin lightening (hence the hundreds of products on the market putting them in cosmetics). These ingredients only become a problem when the consumer doesn't know about the existence of these ingredients in what they think is a mild over the counter cosmetic & keeps applying them non-stop in the hope of getting "glowing skin".
When your new cosmetic cream makes you peel like a snake, leaves you red like you've been imbibing in alcohol & makes your skin sensitive with easy acne outbreaks, you can bet your bottom dollar - it contains drug ingredients!
1. NV toner treatment no. 1 & 2
2. Felisa Gentle Peeling lotion
3. Krim Malam Rahsia Rimba
4. Biocosmet whitening essence cream
5. H2O+ Waterwhite brightening night cream
6. Magixpress lightening plus
7. A.Vant cream
8. Eriesyc Spa Beauty cream
9. Natasha Krim Herba
10. Kahzanah White Pembersih Wajah
11. Krim Malam & Siang Gloskin
12. Astringen Lanjutan Reena
13. Skin Desires Deep whitenign cleansing milk
14. EETYE whitening cream
15. Lynn's skin lightening cream
The following were also banned in past years - don't know if they have resurfaced in the market!
1. Cellnique skin whitening range
2. Dr Seagar Skin Recon
3. Dewajah night cream
4. Hebarites Skin whitening
5. Atika Beauty skin lightening cream
6. Crystal White extra night cream
7. Sendayu Tinggi body & skincare
There is also a brand called MIYOME that a whole bunch of females talk about in the internet Cari forum. The side-effects described i.e. skin irritation ,redness, turning pasty white pretty much guarantees it contains hydroquinone & retinoic acid as well. Anyway, a search reveals that this brand is not registered with National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau (NPCB)
BTW, the drug TRILUMA is a DRUG registered with the NPCB - prescribed by doctors for lightening dark pigmentation problems. Yes, it contains hydroquinone & retinoic acid & a mild steroid. However, I have to make it clear that these drug ingredients are not banned in drugs, only in cosmetics. These drug ingredients can cause irritation & allergic skin reactions hence the need for a doctor to explain how to use it - how much to apply, how often, where to apply & what to do when signs of irritation occur. These ingredients are highly effective in skin lightening (hence the hundreds of products on the market putting them in cosmetics). These ingredients only become a problem when the consumer doesn't know about the existence of these ingredients in what they think is a mild over the counter cosmetic & keeps applying them non-stop in the hope of getting "glowing skin".
When your new cosmetic cream makes you peel like a snake, leaves you red like you've been imbibing in alcohol & makes your skin sensitive with easy acne outbreaks, you can bet your bottom dollar - it contains drug ingredients!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
The Anti-aging HOPE vaccine & Caviarlieri
I just received this email from a supplier of anti-aging products - reproduced as below. Over the years, I've heard of people paying anything from RM6K-50K (or more!)for the elixir of youth. And it's not just higher income folks who are willing to part with thousands for this. People are just so gullible, I don't know why I haven't taken advantage of my medical degree to shore up my retirement nest egg.
COPIED & PASTED EMAIL FROM SUPPLIER BELOW:
"Human Ultracell - Anti Aging Vaccine by Biocell France.
Cells Origin Sheep
total 4 vials / injections 1 vial a week.
Retail Price RM19-22k.
Immediate can feel improvement after just 1 vial n see improvements after complete 4 vials!
- Rejuvenator
- Cellular Renovator
- Skin Revitalizer
- Mental & Physical improvement
- Wrinkles & Folds Eliminator
- High Purity
INDICATIONS:-
Improves skin tone
Stimulates capillary & nail growth
Prevents skin aging
Revitalises corporal functions&restores d balance of treated organs
Increases Stress resistance
Improves cardiac performance, renal, liver,spleen & other organs that weaken with age.
Reduces arterial tension, raises good cholesterol (HDL) & reduces the LDL,
Increases memory
Improves quality of sleep & resistance to allergies.
Prevents osteoporosis, stimulates libido in both sex
Stimulate blood vessels & accelerates the recuperation from wounds.
Stimulate growth hormones production
Improves anaemia of any origin
3 working days advance order. Collect Payment upfront. Have to pay 1st b4 shipment leave BIOCELL FRANCE."
OK, OK, I'm being sarcastic. I subscribe to anti-aging diets & lifestyles...but an anti-aging vaccine?!
22 Nov 2011 - A new product called Caviarlieri (from Switzerland) claims to give all the benefits as above. Well, I'm now into my 4th week of taking this & I've suffered 2 viral infections to date....so much for the strengthening of immunity claim :-(
In truth, none of these "anti-aging" oral or injectable supplements will work to make you feel & look younger unless you FIRST take steps to eat & live healthily (regular exercise, no smoking, no excess alcohol, etc, etc, etc. ) Supplements are just that, they supplement your primarily healthy lifestyle.
If you only just did caloric restriction (it's a diet consisting of basically all fresh organic vegetables), you would prolong & improve the quality of your life already, even without taking any supplements. What are health supplements anyway but extracts of plants & marine life. It's more convenient to buy them in bottles than to spend time shopping at health food stores/markets. Granted, there is no single market in Malaysia that I know of that sells a complete variety of fresh organic fruits & veges - the bulk would need to be imported. I guess nobody is in this business because there aren't enough health freaks to make it a viable business.
I'm not saying placenta injections are bunkum - they are actually proven to be very useful medicine for liver diseases & menopausal symptoms. They certainly are overpriced in Malaysia because they are all black market goods.
Before you jump in to inject yourselves with these overpriced health jabs, please do the following in the order stated:
1) Revamp your diet & lifestyle - permanently - don't imagine that once a year "detoxing" your body can flush out what you've been poisoning your body with the other 51 weeks in the year.
2) If you've successfully achieved 1) then you can consider jabbing yourself with the "hope vaccines". For those who can afford it, do it in Europe or East Asia where it's legal & you know you're being injected with the bona fide stuff. What you get here in Malaysia all came in through the back door so the product quality is always questionable. Why splurge in middleman fees locally when you can have a nice overseas holiday at the same time?
3) If you can't achieve 1) & you have spare cash lying around, do something that is at least good for the soul. Consider donating some to the needy and to our vernacular schools. Investing in our children is investing in our future.
COPIED & PASTED EMAIL FROM SUPPLIER BELOW:
"Human Ultracell - Anti Aging Vaccine by Biocell France.
Cells Origin Sheep
total 4 vials / injections 1 vial a week.
Retail Price RM19-22k.
Immediate can feel improvement after just 1 vial n see improvements after complete 4 vials!
- Rejuvenator
- Cellular Renovator
- Skin Revitalizer
- Mental & Physical improvement
- Wrinkles & Folds Eliminator
- High Purity
INDICATIONS:-
Improves skin tone
Stimulates capillary & nail growth
Prevents skin aging
Revitalises corporal functions&restores d balance of treated organs
Increases Stress resistance
Improves cardiac performance, renal, liver,spleen & other organs that weaken with age.
Reduces arterial tension, raises good cholesterol (HDL) & reduces the LDL,
Increases memory
Improves quality of sleep & resistance to allergies.
Prevents osteoporosis, stimulates libido in both sex
Stimulate blood vessels & accelerates the recuperation from wounds.
Stimulate growth hormones production
Improves anaemia of any origin
3 working days advance order. Collect Payment upfront. Have to pay 1st b4 shipment leave BIOCELL FRANCE."
OK, OK, I'm being sarcastic. I subscribe to anti-aging diets & lifestyles...but an anti-aging vaccine?!
22 Nov 2011 - A new product called Caviarlieri (from Switzerland) claims to give all the benefits as above. Well, I'm now into my 4th week of taking this & I've suffered 2 viral infections to date....so much for the strengthening of immunity claim :-(
In truth, none of these "anti-aging" oral or injectable supplements will work to make you feel & look younger unless you FIRST take steps to eat & live healthily (regular exercise, no smoking, no excess alcohol, etc, etc, etc. ) Supplements are just that, they supplement your primarily healthy lifestyle.
If you only just did caloric restriction (it's a diet consisting of basically all fresh organic vegetables), you would prolong & improve the quality of your life already, even without taking any supplements. What are health supplements anyway but extracts of plants & marine life. It's more convenient to buy them in bottles than to spend time shopping at health food stores/markets. Granted, there is no single market in Malaysia that I know of that sells a complete variety of fresh organic fruits & veges - the bulk would need to be imported. I guess nobody is in this business because there aren't enough health freaks to make it a viable business.
I'm not saying placenta injections are bunkum - they are actually proven to be very useful medicine for liver diseases & menopausal symptoms. They certainly are overpriced in Malaysia because they are all black market goods.
Before you jump in to inject yourselves with these overpriced health jabs, please do the following in the order stated:
1) Revamp your diet & lifestyle - permanently - don't imagine that once a year "detoxing" your body can flush out what you've been poisoning your body with the other 51 weeks in the year.
2) If you've successfully achieved 1) then you can consider jabbing yourself with the "hope vaccines". For those who can afford it, do it in Europe or East Asia where it's legal & you know you're being injected with the bona fide stuff. What you get here in Malaysia all came in through the back door so the product quality is always questionable. Why splurge in middleman fees locally when you can have a nice overseas holiday at the same time?
3) If you can't achieve 1) & you have spare cash lying around, do something that is at least good for the soul. Consider donating some to the needy and to our vernacular schools. Investing in our children is investing in our future.
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