12 Bizarre-Sounding Anti-Aging Treatments That Really Work

Vampire facial

This technique gained notoriety from the Keeping Up With the Kardashians episode in which Kim gets a new anti-aging treatment that leaves her face spotted with blood, the “vampire facial,” or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment, utilizes the body’s own growth factors to regenerate tissue and promote collagen production. “During this procedure, blood is taken from the patient’s vein and placed in a specialized centrifuge,” describes plastic surgeon and RealSelf contributor, David Shafer, MD. “As the blood spins at a very fast speed, the components of the blood separate into serum, platelets, and red blood cells, and the PRP layer is isolated and used for various rejuvenating procedures.” While the PRP does not add volume, Dr. Shafer claims it can give local cells a healthy boost. Discover 6 more weird facials you never knew you could get.

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