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t m c » p u l s e | o c t o b e r 2 0 1 8 27 *Alzheimer's Association is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization. EIN - 13-3-39601. All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association Please join Retirement Center Management and Houston Designer Nina McLemore Fashion Show & Luncheon supporting the Alzheimer's Association Houston Chapter Tickets start at $100 (Includes fashion show, 3 course lunch, gi bag, and complimentary parking) of R i v e r O a k s Independent Living Assisted Living • Memory Care For more information, call Mary Broussard 713-952-7600 ext. 110 collagen production." The vampire facial is not as bloody as one might expect. Because the PRP is almost colorless, the only blood involved is brought to the skin's surface by micro- needling, and the amount is minimal. "A lot of people expect vam- pire facials to look like Kim Kardashian's, but if they are done properly, they really shouldn't look like that and you certainly shouldn't be putting a towel by your face right after," Chang said. "The PRP goes on clear so there is hardly any blood at all." A 2016 Turkish study published in Annals of Dermatology found evidence of new collagen formation using PRP and concluded that even a single PRP application could be considered an effective and safe pro- cedure for facial skin rejuvenation. Once the treatment is complete, Chang applies a soothing cream that contains stem cells and then sunscreen to the patient's face. She compares the treatment to a chemical peel or a laser in terms of inducing local trauma to boost collagen. To further accelerate the healing process for patients, Chang often uses an LED light. For about 20 minutes post-procedure, patients remain on the treatment table under a tri-paneled lamp. Infrared light is known to accelerate skin recovery and red light is known to reduce inflammation. Sabrea Munz, one of Chang's patients, has been elated with the results of her vampire facials. In the past year, she has had the procedure done three times. (continued)

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