(10/11. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery). A mixture of platelets and fibrin that is extracted from one’s own blood and re-injected into the same donor for cosmetic purposes…dubbed the “vampire lift” was studied in a small group of people by re-injecting the mixture back into the arm. Analysis of the biopsied arm did show activated fibroblasts, new collagen deposits and the production of new blood vessels.
ALTHOUGH THIS IS PROMISING, WE ARE SEEING THE CART GOING BEFORE THE HORSE. POP UP COMPANIES ARE TRYING TO PROCESS THIS MIXTURE AND SELL IT BACK TO PHYSICIANS TO INJECT INTO THEIR PATIENTS. FIRST, THE LONG-TERM OUTCOME IS NOT YET ESTABLISHED, NOR IS THE BEST WAY TO PREPARE THE CELLS KNOWN. THE EXACT TECHNIQUE TO GET THE BEST RESULTS HAS ALSO NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED. ALL OF THIS MUST BE DONE WITH THE STRICTEST OF STERILE TECHNIQUES TO AVOID BOTH INFECTION AND CROSS CONTAMINATION OF PATHOGENS SUCH AS HIV, HEPATITIS C, ETC. OUR ADVICE WOULD BE TO WATCH THIS TECHNIQUE UNFOLD OVER TIME TO SEE ITS SAFETY AND EFFICACY RECORD. DON’T BE THE FIRST IN LINE WHEN THERE ARE SO MANY UNKNOWNS. WE ARE GOING TO AN INTERNATIONAL DERMATOLOGY CONVENTION JUST BEFORE THE NEW YEAR AND SHOULD HAVE SOME SCIENTIFIC UNBIASED UPDATE ON THIS FOR YOU.
Why Choose DSA Dermatology?
At DSA Dermatology, we bring to you the best of not one but three leading dermatologists in Plano TX,
At DSA Dermatology, we bring to you the best of not one but three leading dermatologists in Plano TX, Dr. Daniel S. Achtman, Dr. Carmine G. McConnell and Dr. Jordan. Achtman.
Dr. Achtman is a board-certified Dermatologist with over three decades of experience. Having graduated from the medical school of McMaster University, he also studied at the UTSW Medical Center in Dallas, TX where he also served in the Department of Dermatology. In addition to possessing extensive training and experience in cosmetic enhancement techniques, Dr. Achtman is widely known as a leading expert in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin cancers. He is an active member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Achtman goes the extra mile to understand your medical concerns and to ensure that he helps you meet your unique aesthetic goals.
Dr. Carmine G. McConnell is a board-certified physician in Plano TX. Having been trained at McMaster University, Canada, she went on to earn her board certification in Texas. Having served as Chief of Staff of her department at Plano Medical Center, she has over two decades of experience in practicing medicine in her practice and while assisting Dr. Achtman in the practice of dermatology. In addition to her extensive postgraduate training in laser therapy and aesthetic surgery, among other procedures, she possesses vast experience in both cosmetic dermatological techniques and family medicine. As a conscientious and caring physician, Dr. McConnell provides her patients with customized non-surgical treatments to help address health and aesthetic concerns related to the skin. She is also keen on helping patients understand their skin and how it can be cared for and protected.
Dr. Jordan Achtman is a board-certified dermatologist in DSA Dermatology at Plano, TX. Dr. J. Achtman graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and completed his residency in dermatology at UT Southwestern. His expertise spans general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. J. Achtman also has various special interests including chronic itch, infectious diseases of the skin, and the relationship between mental health and skin health. He is also very keen on helping patients form healthy skincare regimens and habits. In the hands of Dr. J. Achtman, you can be assured of innovative and cutting edge solutions for all your skin concerns.