A New Beauty Procedure Involves Re-Injecting Blood into Faces
Andrew Sztein — March 21, 2013 — Luxury
Beauty facials are nothing new in the never-ending pursuit of smoother skin and less-noticeable wrinkles. However, a new procedure may have you asking just how far someone will truly go to reverse the effects of physical aging.
The new beauty facials sound vampiric, and that's probably because it's not far off. The patient, I mean client, has two vials of blood drawn from their arm. The vials are then placed in a centrifuge for nine minutes, which separates the red platlets that encourage growth from the yellow platlets. The freshly spun blood is then re-injected directly into the victim's face. Did I say victim? I meant client, because there are people out there paying to have needles of their own blood injected into their face at a clinic in Miami.
The beauty facials have been done to no less an authority than Kim Kardashian, who gave a glowing review of the treatment through social media. She even posted an Instagram picture of her face covered in puncture marks from the needles. She's never looked better.
The new beauty facials sound vampiric, and that's probably because it's not far off. The patient, I mean client, has two vials of blood drawn from their arm. The vials are then placed in a centrifuge for nine minutes, which separates the red platlets that encourage growth from the yellow platlets. The freshly spun blood is then re-injected directly into the victim's face. Did I say victim? I meant client, because there are people out there paying to have needles of their own blood injected into their face at a clinic in Miami.
The beauty facials have been done to no less an authority than Kim Kardashian, who gave a glowing review of the treatment through social media. She even posted an Instagram picture of her face covered in puncture marks from the needles. She's never looked better.
Trend Themes
1. Blood-recycling Beauty Facials - Opportunity for innovative beauty clinics to offer blood-recycling facials, tapping into the demand for unique and effective skincare treatments.
2. Centrifuge-based Cosmetic Procedures - Potential for cosmetic clinics to adopt centrifuge-based procedures for various treatments beyond beauty facials, offering personalized and targeted solutions.
3. Celebrity-endorsed Beauty Trends - Opportunity for beauty brands to leverage celebrity endorsements, as the positive review by Kim Kardashian highlights the potential for viral marketing and increased brand visibility.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Skincare Clinics - Potential for established and emerging clinics to capitalize on the blood-recycling facial trend, positioning themselves as leaders in innovative skincare procedures.
2. Medical Aesthetics Equipment Manufacturers - Disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers to develop advanced centrifuge devices specifically designed for cosmetic procedures, catering to the growing demand in the industry.
3. Social Media Influencer Marketing Agencies - Opportunity for marketing agencies to collaborate with beauty brands in leveraging celebrity endorsements and creating strategic social media campaigns to boost brand recognition and consumer engagement.
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