"Vampire" Facials: Refreshing Skin Treatment, or Simply Nuts?

A new trend in Beverly Hills plastic surgery that has some eyebrows raising is the so-called "Vampire Facial." Just in time for Halloween, too!

This procedure, which has surprisingly been performed by some top plastic surgeons, includes taking a vial of the patient's own blood, then separating the red cells from the plasma, and then the doctor makes small punctures in the patients face with a special instrument and smears the plasma over the wounds. The plastic surgeons who do this vampire facial claim that plasma has rejuvenating and healing properties that can help keep the face looking younger. However, even though celebrities such as Kim Kardashian have had the procedure done, We Know Beauty's board certified plastic surgeons do not recommend it for keeping the skin looking younger and healthy.

Vampire facials have not been extensively studied in controlled clinical trials, and their efficacy and safety has not been confirmed, either. There are proven, safe and effective ways to keep the skin healthy, as well as cosmetic surgery procedures performed at We Know Beauty that can safely refresh a face that shows signs of aging, such as a facelift in Beverly Hills. But patients can also do their part by using a high-SPF sunscreen daily, eating a balanced diet and practice good hygiene and moisturization of the face.

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To Thyself Be True

The words spoken by pontificating dad Polonius to earnest son Laertes in Shakespeare's Hamlet might almost just as well be spoken these days by a lot of board certified plastic surgeons.

To be a little bit more specific, right now the online gossip world is still discussing the case of the grown-up fan of teen-fave Justin Bieber who reportedly spent a small fortune to look like his hero. The topic of would-be ex post facto identical twins obviously hits close to home for those of us who perform cosmetic procedures.

Now, it's not at all uncommon for patients to come us to asking for a body part that somewhat resembles that of a particular celebrity -- and there's nothing wrong with that. For one thing, it's a convenient shorthand that even the best plastic surgeons can find very useful from patients who may not otherwise be able to fully describe what they're looking for. As long as the change works in context with their overall appearance, it's all good. 

However, we have to admit to being a bit taken aback when someone wants to become a sort of walking reproduction of a particular person. For one thing, it's almost never  possible, and then there are the obvious psychological issues. At We Know Beauty, whether it's revision rhinoplasty, a facelift, or a breast or buttocks augmentation, we're here to help our customers get the most of being themselves, and we think that's probably the best approach.

We Know Beauty Helps Baby Boomers Turn Back the Clock

It turns out you can blame your mom for your perceived cosmetic defects, especially if they include premature aging. That's the conclusion of a recent study published in the journal "Nature." For anyone, the passing years lead to the skin losing its elasticity and firmness, which may be the result of many things, including smoking or sun damage. However, even if you are one of the unlucky ones to inherit mom's premature aging genes, the top plastic surgeons at We Know Beauty can help you turn back the clock.

Many of our patients who want a facelift in Beverly Hills seek out We Know Beauty for cosmetic because they feel that their face has aged more quickly than their body. This may mean they have drooping jowls, furrowed lines in their forehead or uneven fat distribution of the face. While they may feel energetic and friendly, their face may look as though they're perpetually tired and unhappy. By combining our expert facelift with improvement of the eyes through Beverly Hills eyelid surgery, patients effectively look younger, well-rested and more approachable.

If you have considered ways to reverse premature aging, look to the board-certified plastic surgeons and medical professionals at We Know Beauty. We specialize in all forms of cosmetic surgery, and offer the best brow lifts, breast augmentation and rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills!

Evidence of Marilyn Monroe's Plastic Surgery serves as a Reminder of the Value of Aesthetic Beauty

At We Know Beauty, our board certified plastic surgeons are acclaimed throughout Southern California as the ideal option for those seeking truly exceptional aesthetic beauty in their lives. Whether our patients are seeking the precision necessary to achieve a perfect revision rhinoplasty or a stunning mommy makeover, We Know Beauty is always the premier option for world-class care.

Part of what makes our community of surgeons and medical specialists so effective is our appreciation and knowledge of the history of aesthetic beauty. Over the decades, standards and beauty norms have changed substantially. However, one fact remains abundantly clear: In the 20th Century, nobody embodied beauty like Marilyn Monroe.

For evidence of Marilyn's long shadow cast across the world of beauty, look no further than Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, where a physician's notes on Ms. Monroe and a set of X-rays are expected to go for $15,000 to $30,000 this November. Written by Hollywood plastic surgeon Michael Gurdin, the notes appear to confirm frequent speculation that Monroe underwent significant surgical cosmetic treatment.

"Nobody really though about Marilyn Monroe having plastic surgery", says Martin Nolan, executive director of Julien's Auctions. "They thought she was such a natural beauty, they didn't want to believe."

Of course, at We Know Beauty, we understand that Marilyn was a natural beauty ~ and that cosmetic surgery to enhance that beauty can be a fantastic way to raise self-confidence and achieve one's own personal aesthetic goals. While there will only ever be one Marilyn Monroe, women and men around the globe can count on the world's best plastic surgeons at We Know Beauty to help them to embrace natural beauty in their own lives. 

The Desire for Beauty

It's sort of obvious that the very best plastic surgeons are in the beauty business. It's a good business to be in as the demand for more beauty never seems to fade. However, it was a story from North Korea that revealed a sort of black market in cosmetic surgery that really made us think. It seems that the human desire for beauty is very persistent indeed.

The piece that got us thinking is the latest installment of a regular feature at Business Insider, in which they ask a North Korean resident about some aspect of life in that notoriously oppressive and impoverished country. The woman they spoke to this week told of regular inspections in her school to see if anyone had obtained a procedure popular in Korea known as double-eyelid surgery.

These operations, alas, are not delivered by the highly skilled equivalent of American board certified plastic surgeons you would likely find in neighboring South Korea. In fact, they are very inexpensive -- the equivalent of a few dollars -- even as the ultra-hardline communist government looks askance at them as symbols of capitalist wealth. Being caught with one of these surgeries has been known to result in incarceration in a forced labor camp.

While here in the U.S., we are used to stunning plastic surgery before and after pictures, it's kind of moving that people are willing to risk jailing by one of the world's most brutal regimes in order to look just a little bit more beautiful to themselves. You can do very bad things to a people, but you'll never dampen the desire for beauty. There's something beautiful about that.

Speaking of beauty, if you think you can benefit from a cosmetic procedure, give us a call at 310-300-1500.