Vampire Facials Q & A
What is the Vampire Facial?
You may have heard of the Vampire Facial after Kim Kardashian’s famous post-treatment selfie. This innovative treatment uses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from your own blood to restore a youthful appearance to your skin.
The process involves collecting a small vial of blood from your arm. Then, your doctor at SINY® Dermatology processes this blood in a centrifuge to separate concentrated PRP. Before they apply the PRP, your doctor uses a specialized microneedling instrument to create tiny, controlled micro-wounds on your skin.
Microneedling stimulates your body’s natural healing process, which promotes collagen production and tightens your skin. Then, your doctor applies the PRP over the micro-wounds on your face, allowing your skin to soak up the growth factors and healing properties the PRP contains.
How does PRP rejuvenate your skin?
PRP therapy has been used by orthopedic surgeons for years to help athletes recover from injuries. Platelets play a crucial role in your immune system, and delivering concentrated amounts to a certain area promotes rapid development of healthy, new cells.
The Vampire Facial rejuvenates your skin by flooding it with nutrients, allowing your skin to renew itself from the inside out. Since PRP comes from your own body, there’s little to no risk of adverse reactions or negative side effects.
In addition to skin rejuvenation, PRP is a popular treatment for:
- Hair loss
- Sagging skin
- Signs of aging
- Wound healing
- Male and female sexual dysfunction
What should I expect from a Vampire Facial?
First, the team at SINY® Dermatology evaluates your skin and discusses your specific concerns to determine whether a Vampire Facial is right for you. Based on your needs, they may recommend combining the Vampire Facial with another treatment, such as JuvédermⓇ facial fillers.
Then, they thoroughly cleanse your face and collect a blood sample for processing. It takes about 10 minutes to isolate the PRP. They use a specialized microneedling pen to prepare your face and then apply the PRP on top of the micro-wounds.
The entire Vampire Facial treatment takes 30-60 minutes. Your skin may be red and tender afterward, but this should subside within a few hours to days.
You start to notice more radiant, tighter, younger-looking skin within a few weeks after your Vampire Facial. These results last up to two years.
For more information or to book an appointment, call 800-778-3090 or visit sinyderm.com.
We provide the full spectrum of medical, cosmetic, and laser dermatology at all six of our offices in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Park Slope, Brooklyn, the West Village, and the Upper East Side in Manhattan, Forest Hills, Queens, and Southold on Long Island.