Vampire facial treatments (or Platelet-Rich Plasma for facial rejuvenation) are taking the beauty world by storm, but what on earth actually is it?
Thankfully, this informative guide aims to answer 3 main questions that will help you to better understand the ins and outs of a vampire treatment for facial rejuvenation, so read on to discover more!
What is a vampire facial?
A vampire facial, sometimes known as a PRP facial, is a treatment that usually combines microneedling with a topical application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which is derived from your own blood. This skin rejuvenation treatment is used by many because it helps to create an overall improvement in texture and tone while helping to reduce scars (including acne scars), alleviate hyperpigmentation, tighten skin, eliminate fine lines, and even help to reduce the size of pores.
A vampire treatment for facial rejuvenation starts with a blood draw. A few ounces of your blood will be taken and spun through a centrifuge, as this is how you concentrate the platelets and isolate the all-important PRP. Your skin will then be cleansed and a topical anesthetic will be applied to help numb the skin’s surface. Then, a microneedling device (utilizing sterile single-use needle cartridges) will move across your skin, going up and down in a stamp-like motion. The microneedling device can be customized to suit your skin in terms of needle depth, as different parts of the face may require different needle lengths. The microneedling device tends to go deep enough to trigger pinpoint bleeding. When the process is complete, your aforementioned PRP will be spread across your skin – some say to leave the PRP on for up to 24 hours in order to get the most benefits from the treatment, but this isn’t always necessary.
Why are vampire facials so popular?
It’s fair to say that there’s been a huge amount of hype about vampire facial treatments, and many celebrities and social media influencers have taken to the web to show off their results. Kim Kardashian famously shared a post-procedure selfie on social media that got everybody talking, and this caused a huge increase in the popularity of PRP for face rejuvenation.
What are the benefits of PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) for facial rejuvenation?
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) for facial rejuvenation works in two main ways – the microneedling process leaves tiny pin pricks in your skin, which triggers a typical wound-healing response increasing your collagen and elastin production, while the growth-factor-filled plasma penetrates the skin through the microchannels to provide the most intense benefits.
PRP is rich in a variety of helpful substances, including red and white blood cells that encourage growth and healing. The growth factors in PRP help cell proliferation and differentiation, and it can boost collagen production, cell turnover, and the growth of new blood vessels over time. You can expect to get more radiant skin within just days of your PRP facial rejuvenation treatment, and it’s thought that the benefits continue to increase over 4-6 weeks as the production of new collagen continues to grow and thrive. A good vampire facial can improve everything from sun damage to acne scars, so there’s no time like the present to try it out for yourself!
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