What exactly is vampire facial used for ? And how many sessions until it starts to work?

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I am 23 years old, want to get rid of acne and large pores. Not sure if this type of facial is for me? Thanks !

Jeffrey B. Wise, MD, FACS · Answer

Vampire/ PRP Facials are a great treatment to help improve acne scars. We recommend doing 3 treatments spaced 1 month apart for optimal results. We combine this treatment with other procedures to improve patient results, if needed. Have a consultation with a board certified doctor to discuss your best treatment options.Best of luck!

Ellen A. Mahony, MD · Answer

The "Vampire Facelift" is the use of your own platelets ( cell type in your blood), and their associated growth factors, to uniquely stimulate your cells to grow.  Your blood is drawn and then separated to capture the platelets.  The Platelet Rich Plasma is used to nourish your skin.Think of platelets as supercharged with proteins that promote collagen, fibrin (the building blocks of skin), blood vessels, the matrix that hold cells together such that both the surface of your skin and its depth become thicker and more moist and pliable.  This stimulus will diminish fine lines, strengthen the skin and improve it's elasticity.  The generation of new blood vessels restores the supply of vital nutrients to the skin which enhances the glow and integrity of your skin.There is no better "facial" than the one that is based on your DNA!Try it!In good health,Ellen Mahony, MD

Luis A. Cenedese, MD, FACS · Answer

PRP micro-needling AKA the Vampire Facial is performed by isolating a patient's own platelets and driving them into the face with thousands of channels created with a micro-needling device. Improvement in fine lines, large pores, discoloration and scars is typical.  Side effects include redness, bruising, swelling, scratches, allergic reactions to numbing creams and alcohol and infections.  Patients report a high satisfaction rate after one to three treatments during a six month period. 
PRP injection AKA the Vampire Facelift involves injecting one's own platelets below the skin into select problem areas (the lower eyelids, between the brows, around the mouth, cheeks or forehead.  Improvement in fine lines, large pores, discolorations and skin texture should be evident within one month following one treatment. Significant volume enhancement or skin tightening are not to be expected from PRP treatments alone.  For patients desiring augmentation, PRP combined with fillers, fat or Sculptra injections should enhance the results and longevity of these treatments.
Bruising and swelling are more common after the injections than micro-needling.
Please use this information when consulting in person with an experienced Board Certified Specialist prior to making treatment decisions.

Marisol Arcila Moon, MD · Answer

PRP, specifically the Vampire Facial, can help tremendously for acne scars, scars in general and overall skin texture and discolorations. In addition, it helps erase fine lines and wrinkles. The use of a microneedle along with PRP over the surface of the microneedle as areas allows the skin to respond with repair the area. An even better use of PRP for acne scars is not just the microneedling but also injecting the more severe acne scars with PRP itself to help fill in the loss of volume to the areas you are treating. This is more like the Vampire Facelift, when you are actually injecting PRP into the skin. Some providers will approach treatments of acne scars, depending on severity by a combination of the facial and the facelift. For most, only one treatment is needed for significantly improved results but it can be repeated for added improvement or for overall maintenance of healthy skin.

What exactly is vampire facial used for ? And how many sessions until it starts to work?

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Answer: PRP is great for acne scars

Answer: PRP is great for acne scars

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