Creeping it real with Halloween tomorrow. Hey, BOOtiful, not to be too corny… but celebs are obsessed with 1 facial over all others. Here’s how to get a spooktacular glowing complexion like theirs – Vampire Facial.
Vampire/PRP Facial selfie 3 hours after treatment
What IS The Vampire Facial?
- Vampire? Clinically it’s called a PRP microneedling procedure.
- PRP? Platlet Rich Plasma. A microneedling treatment using your own blood (plasma) so that your own cells are doing the work to
- Kardashian. Yep -it’s THAT facial that Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore and dozens of other celebs do for their youthful air-brushed glow.
- PRP = Platelet Rich Plasma. Plasma is the liquid portion of blood. Plasma holds the platelets, the red blood cells, and other cells in your bloodstream. Platelets stop the bleeding/form a clot. All working together to turn cells around ASAP.
- Your Plasma? Your own plasma is used for this Vampire Facial microneedling treatment. Yep. Not-even-kidding.
- How?
- Your blood, put into a centrifuge, separates the red blood cells from PRP.
- The separated platelets get injected into your skin (during a Vampire/PRP treatment)
- PRP releases your own growth factors to activate multi-potent stem cells (aka that youthful glow)
Why Do a Vampire Facial?
- Safe: PRP is super safe. Why? It’s your own blood used. No preservatives. No way your body will reject YOUR cells. Get it?
- PRP Power: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) jump starts your body’s repair process. Super stimulating new collagen and elastin production for MAJOR VIP treatment/results!
- Variety: PRP can be done on your face, neck, décolletage, and/or hands.
- Few Treatments: Typically 1-3 treatments needed for best results, in 4-week intervals.
5 Steps to the Vampire Facial
After drawing your blood, it’s put it in a centrifuge to separate the red blood cells with the platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
Voila – separated/spun blood. See the difference in color? This separation pulls all the Red Blood Cells (RBC) to the bottom of the test tube and then your PRP is towards the top. The lighter/top color is platelet-rich plasma.
Nurse practitioners draw up the RBCs and discard them. All that is left is the PRP.
Finally – your own PRP is used in the Vampire Facial microneedling process. Why? PRP has growth factors that when spread onto your face will help stimulate new cell growth and collagen production.
Boo-tiful Before/After Results…
What do you think? 3 Microneedling treatments (including the Vampire Facial/PRP Microneedling) done to improve the tone/texture/glow.
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I have been wanting to try one of these facials for like 2 years now! I need to make myself an appointment for one SOON!!
It’s really amazing, as you can see in the results. It’s worth it, for sure and it’s a nice way to treat yourself as well.
Wow, I’ve seen Kim K do this, but I never knew that much about the procedure! Thanks for answering all the questions people may have about this facial, I never knew it was that safe!
You’re very much welcome. I wanted to give it a try because I was curious about all the fuss. I’m glad I answered your questions about the process!
Wow, I didn’t know this was a thing! You can definitely see the results in the after photo though! Looks good!
RIGHT? It’s that amazing! I came in here not knowing what to expect and as you can see, it’s really awesome!
I have never really heard of this, but it seems really great. Your results look wonderful, so I may have to see if I can find a place that does it local to me and try it out myself.
It’s awesome and you should totally give it a try, girl! The results are beyond amazing!
Okay, wow, who came up with this? That’s crazy! But before I go get one, microneedling sounds kind of scary – how does it feel?
The microneedling doesn’t hurt at all, it’s the PRP treatment that hurts in the process but the pain completely disappears after all is done. The staff were very good with me! It was an amazing experience altogether.
I’ve never heard anything like this before. Sounds quite scary. I am a chicken when it comes to things like that, and I’m not sure that I could do it. Great results though!
It’s not scary at all, it’s one of the best and most effective treatments that I’ve ever had so I highly recommend it especially in a place like Anew MedSpa.
Wow, I’ve heard of this but really had no idea how it worked. Thanks for sharing all the details. Looks like you had great results
You’re welcome! It’s definitely interesting since they use your blood and all. I love the results, you can clearly see how effective it is!
I’ve never heard of this but the results do look great! If it’s safe and I get those results I’d love to give it a try!
It’s really amazing! I love the results. It’s perfectly safe otherwise I wouldn’t have gone through the whole thing. It’s really worth it!
Wow I’ve heard about this for so long, and it is so popular! I am a little scared of needles, but it seems like it really has awesome results!
It’s been a trend for some time now. It’s really amazing! The whole process is definitely worth it, especially since you can see how effective it is.
This is so fascinating! You can’t argue with those results! Although I’m terrified of needles – I think I’d like to try one day!
I’m telling you, it’s worth it! The results are stunning!
The theory and science behind it makes sense so it is worth a try. Your results were really good so I need to find out whee to do this by me.
It’s really worth it! I love how it turned out, my skin looks so much better!
I never knew much about this Vampire facial before but it sounds interesting. I’m fine with mine but the result is great though.
I’ve been hearing it for the longest time but it’s only now that I got to give it a try! It’s really amazing, just check out the results!
Wow. I haven’t heard of this but the results are pretty amazing! I’ll have to look to see if there is one here in Saint Louis. I think I need to give this a try!
It is amazing! I am loving my skin right now! It’s totally worth it, I hope you find a place as awesome as Anew MedSpa!
I am not sure how I feel about microneedling as I am a little squeamish but after seeing the difference in your skin maybe it is something I should consider. And perfect timing for Halloween too! x
You won’t even remember what happened especially when you see the results. It’s REALLY worth it.
I’ve heard of this and I’ve been curious ever since. So glad you shared your experience and knowledge about this treatment!
You’re so welcome! The results are amazing and I could not be happier that I gave it a try.
I love the idea of using your own blood for a facial instead of another product. Those results are incredibly—adding this to my “to-try” list!
RIGHT? That’s what I thought as well. It would be better than any other chemical. The results are beyond incredible and I am so happy I gave it a try.
haha kind of timely with the halloween season, no? I have heard of this before I don’t know why. It completely makes sense why it would make your skin look amazing though!
It is, lol! It’s really awesome, I was curious ever since I heard about this facial and I’m so glad that I gave it a try.
Wow this does look amazing. I have never done or heard about this but looking at your results, I want to try it really badly. thanks for sharing.
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It is amazing! I think the results are better than I expected and I’m very happy with it. You should definitely give it a try.
Wow! The vampire facial really does wonders! Now I am considering whether I should talk to my husband about me having it done.
It’s really amazing! I love the results! I think you should totally consider it! It’s awesome.
This is very interesting and never heard of a facial like this before. You received amazing results!
I was curious as well, that’s why I gave it a try. I am so happy that I did!
I heard about this on the bravo tv show, Odd Mom Out!! Of course, they made fun of it and went a little over the top…but I love how you documented your experience!
People tend to do that, but it’s really amazing how it works to make your skin look so good. I love the results and I don’t regret it AT ALL. It’s worth it!
This is a pretty intense facial. Not sure I would go to such extremes but the results are impressive. It’s amazing how skin techniques are always evolving.
I wouldn’t call it extreme since the process is pretty simple, just like any other facial without the chemicals being put on your face, which I love! The results are so amazing!
What a great way to pamper yourself! Not to mention the results look amazing! I must try.
It is! I LOVE how it turned out! I am so happy with it.
That cat is amazing, what a fun picture! I’ve read so much about this type of facial. How fun that a friend has tried it!!
Aww, thanks! It’s really awesome, I love the results! You should totally give it a try.
I have never heard of one of these facials before. It looks like something I would definitely give a try.
It’s definitely worth a try! I hope you learned what it’s all about through my post!
I remember when Kim Kardashian did this. I have actually thought of it since the sight of blood turns my stomach a little, but it does seem like it delivers good results!
You won’t really see much of your blood because they’re going to separate the RBC and the PRP. The results are simply amazing! I am so happy with it.