A Vampire Facial, or PRP facial, combines microneedling (also known as collagen-induction therapy) with topical application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) derived from your own blood.
This skin rejuvenation treatment creates an overall improvement to skin texture and tone. It can also reduce scars (including acne scars), correct hyperpigmentation, tighten lax skin, smooth fine lines, and minimize the appearance of large pores.
Pros
The treatment is fast (typically taking less than an hour) and requires little downtime.
The Vampire Facial maintains a high Worth It Rating on RealSelf, with many members praising their results, especially after multiple treatment sessions.
It’s suitable for all skin tones and types. Still, to minimize the risk of hyperpigmentation, providers may more shallowly microneedle and/or pretreat patients who have olive or brown skin tones.
There’s little chance of an allergic reaction, since PRP comes from your own blood. In a review of 16 studies on PRP for skin rejuvenation, no adverse events were reported.
