We will guide you regarding suitable treatment times, it is best to avoid bright sunlight for 3 weeks after treatment. It is not suitable if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Protein rich plasma treatment can involve combinations of injections, microneedling or plasma shower treatment. Please discuss the use of ibuprofen, aspirin and steroid with our team and disclose any changes to your medication.

All of our treatment are extremely safe when carried out by our fully qualified and highly experienced practitioners.

You will feel a little pressure or a prickly sensation on the skin when your protein rich solution is delivered using microneedles or a dermapen. We use a local anaesthetic cream to help with any tenderness. We provide full aftercare advice and apply a premium SPF to the skin for added protection.

There are no risks associated with this treatment. However please ensure you provide us with your full medical history and update any changes which may occur. After treatment your skin will feel warm and may be a little red. You may have some swelling or bruising which will settle in a few days.

There is minimal downtime with this treatment.

After treatment you should expect mild redness or inflammation or swelling. This usually lasts between 12-24 hours.

A small amount of blood taken into a sterile tube in the exact same manner as a standard blood sample. The tube containing the blood is deactivated, placed into a specialist centrifuge and spun under special conditions to separate the plasma and platelets from the other blood components.

After a few minutes the plasma and concentrated platelets are removed from the same tube activated, they are reintroduced into the patient are the site of injury, scars, skin, obvious lines or wrinkles. Using a small sterile needle the plasma is injected into the treatment area. Multiple areas can be treated.

The specific deactivation and reactivation of the blood sample differentiates the treatment from a normal procedure to the more effective Dracula Therapy™ treatment.

This is 100% natural procedure, without using animal products or any foreign material. The proteins and plasma rich solution is obtained from your own blood is safe, with very minimal risk of adverse reactions or complications. As the platelets are produced from your own blood there is no risk of rejection or disease transmission.

In the Dracula Therapy the face, décolletage and back of hands can be treated (depending on the volume of rich proteins your blood sample provides and the needs of your skin for rejuvenation). Facial expression is not affected.

Effects can be seen within 3 days and the complete effect in 2 weeks, with progressive improvement over the next 4-6 weeks, followed by remodelling of collagen lasting up to 10-18 months.

Treatment lasts for 6-10+ months. Often increases duration with progressive treatments.

Your comfort levels and expectations are important factors which are considered in your consultation.

• Improved skin tone
• Improved skin texture
• Treatment of scars and burns
• Reduce lines and wrinkles
• Improve facial contours

Areas where treatment is often used includes:

• Crinkling skin around and under the eyes
• Cheeks and the whole face (also known as Dracula Facelift)
• Neck
• Jaw line
• Chest and decolletage
• Back of hands and arms
• Fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes
• Stimulates hair growth on scalp
• Face or neck lifting (Dracula Facelift)
• Non healing wounds, burns and sports injuries
• Natural volume filler
• Meso-treamtent
• Treatment can also be used for hair loss therapy.

Side effects are minimal if any. Minimal swelling, bruising and redness for 12-24 hours. Injection site tenderness and mild bruising may occur and may be visible for 2-3 days.

Minimal down time. Back to work immediately or in 24-48 hours if needed.

Contraindications

There are minimal contraindication for normal fit healthy individuals. If you are taking aspirin, ibuprofen or a NSAID please stop these 2 days before the procedure. Let the doctor know if you are taking any steroid medication. Please discuss your medical health and any concerns with the doctor.

It is a very safe procedure as your own rich proteins are used. Expect mild redness, swelling, bruising and minor discomfort. Please note, this treatment does not induce tumour formation. 

Results

Results are not immediate. Initially there will be some swelling.

Inflammatory phase

• Day 2-3
• Fibroblasts enter the site of action.

Proliferative phase

• Day 5-15
• Wound healing and rejuvenation begin.
• Neo-vessels form at day 5-7 and proceed until they disappear in remodeling phase

Remodelling phase

• lasts up to 12 months
• Collagen matures and strengthens
• Type III collagen is replaces by type I collagen and reorganized.
• Blood vessels disappear (rosacea and scars)

Treatment results vary, however, in most patients results last up to 18 months. Touch up treatments will maintain results. For progressive hair loss and for intense results a course of treatment is recommended. Treatment can be repeated after 4-6 weeks.

Hair loss therapy

• A course of treatment is needed
• Hair stimulation is seen over a period of time
• Hair cells are provided with the ideal growth proteins to awaken and start. Growing over a 3-6 month period.

• Avoid alcohol for 48 hours
• Avoid wearing makeup for 12 hours (mineral make up is fine)
• Do not rub or massage treated area for 5 days
• Gently pad dry with a soft towel after washing for 5 days
• Avoid strong sunlight 2 weeks if possible
• Don’t have facials for 2 weeks