How Much Does a Vampire Facial Cost?
A Vampire Facial—also known as a platelet-rich-plasma or PRP facial— costs $850 on average, according to 39 RealSelf member reviews.
However, the price can range anywhere from $250 up to $1,500. Why the wide range? Here, we break down all the factors.
Is a Vampire Facial worth the money?
Only you know your budget and your skin concerns, but RealSelf members give Vampire Facial treatments an 92% Worth It rating.
It tends to be more highly rated by people who've have had multiple treatments over time, so just keep in mind that it's more of an ongoing investment in your skin health and quality than a one-time expense.
What affects the cost of a Vampire Facial?
All cosmetic procedure prices can vary, but some fluctuate more than others. A Vampire facial treatment is a more advanced skincare treatment than your average facial—and more complex than traditional microneedling.
A quick refresher: During a Vampire Facial, the provider extracts your own blood and places it in a centrifuge. It first separates your plasma from your white and red blood cells. Once those are extracted, the plasma is placed in a centrifuge again, to separate the platelet-poor plasma from platelet-rich plasma, commonly called PRP.
PRP is loaded with growth factors, which can help trigger new collagen production and promote cellular turnover.
Your provider then performs microneedling (aka collagen induction therapy) on your skin before slathering it with platelet-rich plasma. The tiny needles used in microneedling create practically invisible channels of controlled injury that make it easy for your skin to absorb the PRP, enhancing the results of your collagen induction therapy treatment.
The result? Over the next few weeks, skin looks smoother with fewer fine lines, less visible sun damage, minimized acne scars, and an overall more radiant, even skin tone—all with minimal downtime.
Here are the most common factors that impact what a Vampire Facial costs.
1. Your provider’s level of expertise
Every state has different rules about which cosmetic procedures are deemed medical treatments. In states that consider a Vampire Facial a medical procedure, PRP facials can only be performed by a licensed practitioner, such as a registered nurse, physician’s assistant, or doctor.
In other states, PRP facials may be performed by medical aestheticians or other providers.
Regardless of your state’s laws, you can expect to spend more on your Vampire Facial treatment if you receive it from a doctor with advanced training, such as a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
As you choose your provider, keep in mind that microneedling can damage your skin and even leave scars in the wrong hands, so find a well-reviewed doctor or clinic.
Related: Everything You Need to Know About Microneedling Side Effects
It's also essential to ask about the credentials of the person performing your treatment, as well as whether the entire facility uses universal precautions to sterilize their equipment to prevent the spread of blood-borne pathogens.
While this procedure can be very safe when it's performed by a trained professional, it can carry serious risks in the wrong hands. In the spring of 2021, the New Mexico Attorney General’s office brought felony charges against the owner of a former Albuquerque spa, where two Vampire Facial patients were infected with HIV in 2019. The charges included practicing medicine without a license.
2. Their practice location
You can expect prices of a Vampire Facial treatment to be the highest in high-rent areas of big cities, like New York City or LA.
However, there are a few other factors involved, including how many people are interested in the Vampire Facial in the area and how many providers offer the treatment. It’s basic supply and demand: If there’s only one provider doling out PRP facials in a smaller town, and everyone wants to schedule an appointment because Kim Kardashian raved about her treatment, that provider can charge high prices due to the high demand.
3. Any add-ons or complementary procedures
Some choose to amp up the skin rejuvenation effects of a Vampire facial by pairing the treatment with other services.
Most frequently, those are treatments like Botox (or other neurotoxins) and injectable dermal filler—to really max out the “wow, did you just go on vacation?” results.
Some providers use RF microneedling in their PRP facials, delivering radiofrequency energy into the dermis through the tiny needles. This combination enhance the treatment's collagen-boosting effects and firms skin more effectively.
RealSelf Tip: Treatments that combine hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvéderm with PRP are called a Vampire Facelift. They don't usually involve microneedling, but they're still more expensive than a PRP facial because of the cost of the dermal fillers.
4. How many treatments you need
Dermatologists recommend getting a series of at least three monthly treatments for optimal results, followed by maintenance sessions every six months. Having multiple treatments will increase your cost, but it will also help ensure that your investment was worth it.
5. Any special offers or coupons
Unlike plastic surgery, which is less frequently discounted, noninvasive cosmetic procedures like the Vampire Facial may be offered at reduced rates as specials from your provider.
Sign up for your favorite provider’s email newsletters, follow them on social media, or check their RealSelf profile to ensure you don’t miss out on a deal.
You might also find discounted Vampire Facials on coupon websites. If you go this route, just be sure to do your homework on the provider to ensure their credibility and your safety.