Why Vampire Facial is so Popular?
Celebrity #1 facial treatment
Celebrities, including Kim Kardashian West and Bar Refaeli, are fans of the facial
Natural non-invasive treatment
Microneedling infuses skin with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) that stimulates collagen and elastin fibers
Most Cost-effective Treatment
The cost of a vampire facial is usually broken down into a microneedling fee and a PRP therapy fee
What is Vampire Facial?
Blood is drawn, usually from the client’s arm, then placed in a centrifuge in order to separate the plasma and the platelets from red blood cells. The resulting liquid is called platelet-rich plasma, or PRP. The plasma contains protein and other nutrients that are supposed to help stimulate skin cell growth and collagen. Then that material is either applied topically or injected into the face using microneedling techniques.
What are the benefits of a vampire facial?
Aside from the novelty of having a Dracula-inspired skin treatment done, the benefits of the PRP facial appealed to me. The PRP injections can help stimulate collagen. Combined with microneedling, the treatment can result in scar reduction, correction of sun damage, and minimizing fine lines and pores.
Why is it called a “vampire” facial?
First, let’s address the nickname — does the so-called “vampire” facial involve blood? The answer is yes, but not in the way you’d think.
The vampire facial’s primary component comes from blood; that part is true. But instead of slathering your face with someone else’s blood, the secret ingredient in this facial is you! More specifically, your platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which is one of several parts that make up the blood. Those selfies you’ve seen of someone “covered in blood” are likely due to the sensitivity and post-treatment bleeding some people experience, so don’t worry if you’re feeling squeamish!
What does PRP do for the skin?
If that sounds “out there,” we understand! However, using platelet-rich plasma to treat the skin isn’t new, and plenty of research supports its benefits. And PRP isn’t just for dermatology — the same component is used by other as well. Cardiologists, orthopedic doctors and physical therapists, among others, are also harnessing PRP’s power to help change lives.
But what exactly does it do?
The key is in the platelets. Typically, the primary job of platelets is to help clot the blood and stop bleeding. With platelet-rich plasma, we’re unlocking another crucial feature of platelets: their ability to heal. Inside each platelet are pockets of alpha granules. These alpha granules pump out more than 20 types of growth factors.
Each different growth factor targets a specific type of tissue. When sent to those tissues, they help push the cell cycle forward, acting like a rejuvenating guardian angel. When we use PRP for cosmetic purposes, we aim to target the growth factors that trigger the skin cells responsible for skin elasticity, texture and volume.
Essentially, we’re tricking the body into making new collagen and elastin, the proteins responsible for helping the skin look and feel plumper, smoother and tighter. That fountain of youth potential is why we refer to PRP as “liquid gold.”
While you can use the power of PRP for a wide variety of skin care concerns, it’s especially beneficial for issues like acne scars and stretch marks, fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation (dark spots), chronic sun damage and other age-related skin changes. PRP can even be used to help with hair loss!
How do we remove your PRP?
The question on everyone’s mind is how we get the PRP out of your blood and onto your skin. Because the four main components that make up the blood — plasma, platelets, white blood cells and red blood cells — are all mixed together in your bloodstream, the process starts when we draw your blood.
If this makes you nervous, you’re not alone! No one loves having their blood drawn, but our providers are trained to make it as quick and painless as possible. We don’t need a lot, either, so it won’t take long.
After we’ve drawn your blood, the tube is placed in a machine called a centrifuge. The centrifuge spins the blood at a high rate of speed, which effectively separates the components from each other — the plasma on the top, platelets and white blood cells in the middle and the red blood cells on the bottom. The middle layer, or “serum,” is what we want, so it’s drawn out for the next step in your treatment!
What does vampire facial do?
Vampire facelifts are a noninvasive cosmetic procedure in which your platelets are injected under your skin along with a hyaluronic acid filler. The filler instantly smoothes wrinkles and creases, while the PRP can improve your skin's overall glow.
