Vampire Facelift
The Vampire Facelift uses the power of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) – the stem cells and growth factors taken from the platelet cells in your blood. PRP is widely used in other areas of medicine and surgery, for example to speed up the healing of wounds and burns, as well as in heart and orthopaedic operations.
A vampire facelift, sometimes called a platelet-rich plasma facelift, is a cosmetic procedure that uses the patient’s blood to potentially fight the signs of aging.
After blood is drawn from your arm, the medical professional will separate the platelets from the rest of the blood using a centrifuge (a machine that spins quickly to separate fluids of different densities). The platelet-rich plasma (PRP) will be injected along with hyaluronic acid filler,.
The procedure may:
- reduce wrinkles
- plump skin
- diminish acne scars
- brighten dull skin
It’s safe for people of any age, but if you’re taking a blood thinner, have skin cancer, or any medical condition related to blood, such as HIV or hepatitis C, a vampire facelift isn’t recommended.
There’s limited research on vampire facelifts, found that the skin’s texture improved significantly more with PRP than it did with saline injections.
The efficacy of a vampire facelift is because of plasma, which is yellow. Plasma is protein-rich, and it carries nutrients, protein, and hormones to the rest of the body.
Plasma also contains growth factors, which can increase cell turnover, collagen production, and elastin for firmer, younger-looking skin.
Most vampire facelifts will follow the same steps:
- First, the doctor will clean your skin. They’ll likely also apply a topical numbing cream.
- Then, they’ll draw blood (as little as 2 teaspoons) from your arm. Some doctors may choose to first inject the face with filler, targeting areas with deep creases or wrinkles.
- The blood will go into a centrifuge. This separates the PRP from the rest of the blood.
- Using a small needle, the PRP will be injected back into the face.
Vampire facelifts specifically target the face, but PRP can be used on other parts of the body, too. Research suggests PRP may also help stimulate hair growthTrusted Source, ease osteoarthritis, and treat tendon and other acute sports injuries. There are also vampire breast lifts.
Side effects of a vampire facelift should be pretty minimal and may include:
- swelling
- itching
- bruising
- tingling or a slight burning sensation
- reactions to hyaluronic acid filler
Vampire facelifts and vampire facials can be easy to confuse, and they’re similar treatments. A vampire facelift combines a filler with PRP, and because of the instant plumping and smoothing effects of fillers, you’ll see some results immediately.
Vampire facials, on the other hand, combine microneedling, which uses tiny needles to make almost undetectable pricks in the skin. This is said to deliver the effects of PRP more deeply into the skin itself.
A vampire facelift is a great option for anyone who wants to firm or contour sagging skin, and vampire facials can help improve the skin’s texture or reduce the look of acne scars. Some providers will offer these treatments together.
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