We seem to have finally found the fountain of youth in the form of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), also known as a “vampire facial”. Despite the uproar, there is little evidence to show that it works or doesn't work. However, unlike other expensive skin treatments, such as chemical peels, you actually get long-term benefits from a vampire facial by stimulating that collagen in your dermis. It's only been a few days since my treatment, and I'm already seeing improvements.
Vampire facials are generally thought to be safe if done with sterilized equipment in a clean environment. A vampire facial can be useful for those with scars, wrinkles, or sun damage. Despite the differences between surgical procedures and vampire facials, both can help you achieve a more youthful look. The vampire facial can be a great alternative if you don't want the expense or downtime of surgery.
Vampire facials can be effective in rejuvenating skin, improving skin texture, and reducing wrinkles. What makes vampire facials unique is that the procedure involves collecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from your own blood and applying it to your face. This process may seem strange, but it's actually common in many medical treatments. The best part? Benefits are almost immediate, though continuous use means they amplify over time.
When used in combination with botulinum toxin injections, results are expected to last for years. The only difference with a vampire facial is that instead of pricking your skin with bare needles (such as microneedles), it is pricked with your own blood platelets. It all sounds incredibly ~extra~, but vampire facials (or PRP microneedling, if we're specific) can help increase collagen production, lighten overall skin tone, eliminate minor acne scars, attenuate hyperpigmentation, and tighten skin. With vampire facials or PRP microneedling, a light refreshment once a quarter or even once a year might be enough for someone younger without major acne scars. Also similar to microdermabrasion and vampire facials, electromesotherapy or electroporation helps products penetrate deeper into the skin without the use of needles.
Studies show that microneedles and improved PRP treatments such as Vampire Facial can improve everything from sun damage to acne scars. Since a vampire facial involves drawing blood, you should make sure that you are seeing a board-certified doctor and that you are being treated at the time or by a well-trained member of their staff (such as a nurse or beautician). Another rare side effect of the facial process in vampires is the risk of contamination and disease when drawing and handling blood. While vampire facials are a very effective treatment, unfortunately they can't do exactly what plastic surgery can do. Compared to a traditional microneedle treatment, a vampire facial can reduce recovery and redness downtime from seven days to 24 hours. A vampire facelift combines PRP injections with hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers, such as Juvéderm or Restylane, to smooth lines and wrinkles, smooth creases, improve facial contour, lift sagging skin and restore lost volume.
Similar to a vampire or microneedle facial, small superficial wounds are used to stimulate skin repair and renewal from the deeper layers of the epidermis. But luckily, because the Vampire Facial uses your own blood instead of artificial substances, there aren't too many precautions you should take. All in all, vampire facials are an effective way to rejuvenate your skin without having to go through surgery or other expensive treatments.
