Everything You Should Know About: Vampire Facial

A vampire facial treatment is a cosmetic treatment that uses the patient’s blood. This facial treatment is a combination of micro-needling and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). PRP is a concentrate of platelet-rich plasma protein acquired from whole blood processed by spinning in a centrifuge to remove red blood cells. It helps tissue heal and repair, and that will help with all kinds of skin issues. The treatment has become popular with the people who are looking for natural ways of rejuvenating their face and body without using botox and fillers. This is even used in hair loss.

Benefits

This treatment can result in scar reduction, correction of skin damage and minimizing fine lines and pores. There is also no risk of side effects. But the patients with blood disorders or might be taking blood thinners should avoid this procedure. As this treatment will reduce wrinkles, plump skin, diminish acne scars, and brighten dull skin. This treatment is safe for people of all ages.

Before treatment

Drink plenty of water at night, eat healthy breakfast in morning and should avoid blood thinner and any kind of aspirin.

Cost

The price of vampire treatment generally costs between $1500 to $2500. Most people need three injections to see the best results.

Procedure

1. Doctor will clean your skin
2. They will apply numbing cream
3. They will draw blood from your arm
4. Blood will go into centrifuge
5. Separates the PRP from rest of the blood
6. Using a small needle, PRP will be injected back into the skin

Vampire treatment especially works for the face but PRP can be used on other parts of the body. There may be minimal side effects of some people such as swelling, itching, bruishing, burning sensation, reaction to hyaluronic acid filler, it’s rare to happen but can happen.

You may notice some redness on your skin after a vampire facial, but the procedure is non invasive. Try to avoid touching your face in an hour after the procedure.