The Vampire Facial: Microneedling with PRP
17 Oct 2022
BRINGING CELEBRITY SKINCARE TREATMENTS TO THE MILWAUKEE AREA- YOU CAN GET YOUR “VAMPIRE FACIAL” RIGHT HERE AT SKN BAR RX, JUST IN TIME FOR SPOOKY SEASON.
WHAT IS A VAMPIRE FACIAL?
This treatment may look a little intimidating, but a “Vampire Facial” is an extremely effective way to increase skin elasticity and boost collagen production. Using your own blood’s platelet rich plasma (PRP) and infusing it deep into the layers of the skin with microneedling, a Vampire Facial provides you an instant, radiant glow.
Recently, Vampire Facials (or PRP treatments) have been sought after as an alternative to dermal fillers to plump the skin, add volume, and give an added hydration benefit. It is safer than injectables, as you are using your own cells to rejuvenate the skin. PRP not only helps with increasing the elasticity of the skin, but also has amazing results used as a hair loss treatment, which can be appealing to both men and women.
Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Keira Maguire, Bar Rafaeli, Lisa Hochstein and Ferne McCann have all tried, and loved, their Vampire Facial experience.
WHAT IS PRP?
Platelet-Rich Plasma is collected by placing blood into a centrifuge, which allows the blood to be separated into three different layers: plasma on top, platelets in the center, and red blood cells at the bottom. This “liquid gold” serum found in the center layer contains the platelet-rich plasma that is used in this treatment. These platelets contain a significant amount of growth factors, which help with wound healing, increasing the skin’s elasticity, volume and producing an even tone and texture. PRP is used during microneedling or clear + brilliant treatments, penetrating deep into the skin to significantly boost the effectiveness of these treatments.
BENEFITS OF a "vampire facial"
- Increase Collagen Production
Starting around the age of 25, our collagen production decreases significantly. Other factors that decrease collagen production include smoking, sugar consumption and exposure to ultraviolet rays. Collagen production is stimulated when skin cell trauma occurs with microneedling. When the skin is penetrated, existing collagen immediately starts to heal the skin and healthier collagen starts to grow. Increased collagen production helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, increase elasticity and increase blood flow to the skin
- Reduce Fine Lines and Wrinkles
A common skin concern that microneedling enhanced with PRP addresses: lines, wrinkles, and folds. These common issues are treated as cell turnover is promoted, where old skin cells are recycled and new skin cells along with collagen and elastin are formed. You will notice your skin becoming more firm and tight, diminishing fine lines and wrinkles, while collagen also adding volume and plumping up the skin.
- Enhance Tone and Texture
One of our favorite benefits of microneedling enhanced by PRP is the smooth tone and texture received from this treatment. If you deal with pigmentation, stretch marks, or poor tone and texture in general, you will benefit from a Vampire Facial. For patients looking to treat scarring, from surgery or acne, we highly recommend this treatment. With normal microneedling, you may need 4-8 treatments to achieve your desired results to treat scarring, but when enhanced with PRP, you should expect acne scars to heal with only 2-4 treatments, and 5 treatments to treat stubborn keloid scars.
- Increase Collagen Production
Starting around the age of 25, our collagen production decreases significantly. Other factors that decrease collagen production include smoking, sugar consumption and exposure to ultraviolet rays. Collagen production is stimulated when skin cell trauma occurs with microneedling. When the skin is penetrated, existing collagen immediately starts to heal the skin and healthier collagen starts to grow. Increased collagen production helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, increase elasticity and increase blood flow to the skin
- Reduce Fine Lines and Wrinkles
A common skin concern that microneedling enhanced with PRP addresses: lines, wrinkles, and folds. These common issues are treated as cell turnover is promoted, where old skin cells are recycled and new skin cells along with collagen and elastin are formed. You will notice your skin becoming more firm and tight, diminishing fine lines and wrinkles, while collagen also adding volume and plumping up the skin.
- Enhance Tone and Texture
One of our favorite benefits of microneedling enhanced by PRP is the smooth tone and texture received from this treatment. If you deal with pigmentation, stretch marks, or poor tone and texture in general, you will benefit from a Vampire Facial. For patients looking to treat scarring, from surgery or acne, we highly recommend this treatment. With normal microneedling, you may need 4-8 treatments to achieve your desired results to treat scarring, but when enhanced with PRP, you should expect acne scars to heal with only 2-4 treatments, and 5 treatments to treat stubborn keloid scars.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The treatment is virtually painless, as a numbing substance is used beforehand. Without the numbing substance, the treatment may be a little uncomfortable, so it is recommended to allow 15 to 30 minutes before treatment to allow for numbing time.
PRP Rejuvenation Treatment takes about 45 minutes to perform, and there is very little recovery time associated. Although there are little to no side effects associated with this treatment, redness and a sunburn feeling is expected due to the microneedling, but it will subside within 12-24 hours.
You can expect your skin to feel tight during the healing process of your “Vampire Facial”, but tightness is a good sign! Within 24 hours, you should expect a brighter appearance, shrunken pores, a more even tone, and a smooth texture.
Bruising can occur when drawing blood––if you have a history of blood disease, clotting or bleeding disorders, it is recommended to avoid PRP Enhanced Microneedling.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The treatment is virtually painless, as a numbing substance is used beforehand. Without the numbing substance, the treatment may be a little uncomfortable, so it is recommended to allow 15 to 30 minutes before treatment to allow for numbing time.
PRP Rejuvenation Treatment takes about 45 minutes to perform, and there is very little recovery time associated. Although there are little to no side effects associated with this treatment, redness and a sunburn feeling is expected due to the microneedling, but it will subside within 12-24 hours.
You can expect your skin to feel tight during the healing process of your “Vampire Facial”, but tightness is a good sign! Within 24 hours, you should expect a brighter appearance, shrunken pores, a more even tone, and a smooth texture.
Bruising can occur when drawing blood––if you have a history of blood disease, clotting or bleeding disorders, it is recommended to avoid PRP Enhanced Microneedling.
AFTERCARE
Immediately following your treatment, and for the first 24 hours, you will be using the post-care products provided by your aesthetician. These include the SkinFuse Lift, or SkinFuse Rescue Calming Complex, which are the only products approved for the immediate care of the skin post-treatment. These products are designed to help soothe, heal and hydrate skin afterward. Do not wash, touch your skin or apply any other skincare product for the first 24 hours other than the SkinFuse Lift or SkinFuse Rescue Calming Complex.
However, if pinpoint bleeding remains, you can splash your skin with sterile water and gently pat dry. Always ensure that you have clean hands before touching your treated skin. Avoid clothing on the treated area and if you are wearing a mask, ensure that it is sterile and made from a non-irritating fabric. To learn more about how to care for your skin after a microneedling treatment, click here.
For anyone looking to treat scarring, premature wrinkles, damaged skin, or would like a more even tone and complexion, microneedling enhanced with PRP produces instant and long-lasting results. Start your skin journey with a lasting glow today: schedule a consulation with one of our experienced aestheticians, or call SKN BAR Rx at 414.488.7900 to see if PRP Rejuvenation Facial is right for you!!
