1. Increased Collagen Production

People in their late 20s to early 30s experience a drop in their body’s collagen production rate, which continues to decline as they age. Collagen is an important protein found in the bones, muscles, skin, ligaments, and tendons. It helps the blood clot and provides the skin its firm structure, which is why unhealthy skin is one of the visible signs of low collagen in the body.

A PRP facial is an excellent choice for people who are bothered by the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging in their skin. This procedure enhances the quality of the skin and restores its youthful appearance by boosting the body’s natural collagen production.

Collagen production is triggered when the skin cells are traumatized. Vampire facials utilize small needles that puncture the upper layers of the skin during microneedling. Once the skin is wounded, the existing collagen in the body attempts to heal the skin. The body also produces new and stronger collagen for a couple of weeks.

2. Fewer Wrinkles and Other Facial Lines

The appearance of lines and wrinkles on the face is one of the most common reasons why more people are trying out PRP facial rejuvenation. These facial lines are slowly erased when the old skin cells are recycled and new skin cells with healthier elastin and collagen are formed.

The different signs of aging caused by loose skin are eliminated once the skin starts tightening as a response to the micro incisions on the skin. The deeper folds in the skin also start to disappear and the hollow areas are plumped.

3. Improved Skin Tone and Texture

Patients with surgical and acne scars, stretch marks, hyperpigmentation, scars from injury, and other forms of poor skin texture and tone can benefit from PRP facial therapy. As the body produces new and healthier skin cells, the overall appearance of the skin also improves.

4. Fewer Risks and Side Effects

PRP facial treatment does not involve surgery. It’s considered a low-risk treatment with no major side effects. The treatment involves extracting the patient’s own blood so there’s no risk of plasma rejection or any negative response from the body. Here’s how the PRP therapy works:

1. About 2 to 4 tablespoons of blood are extracted from the patient’s arm.
2. The blood sample is taken to the lab and placed in the centrifuge. This device separates the blood into different layers.
3. The doctor extracts the platelet-rich plasma layer and injects the solution into the face. Dermatologists might use a syringe or microneedling device.  Microneedling involves creating micro-incisions on the skin to trigger collagen production.

PRP therapy has no major side effects, but patients might experience the following after their treatment:

• Swelling
• Redness
• Itching
• Bruising
• Tingling

These symptoms typically subside after a few days, but it’s better to consult the physician if the discomfort becomes unbearable.

Although it’s a generally safe procedure, patients might develop an infection if the solution is mishandled by an inexperienced provider. The extracted blood sample must be sterile at all times. The provider must follow the guidelines from certified transfusion centers to ensure that the patient’s own blood is injected back to them.

5. Painless Procedure

Before the PRP facial treatment, the face is thoroughly cleansed to ensure that there are no irritants or pollutants that might affect the treatment. It’s also important that the patient isn’t wearing makeup because it causes a negative reaction to the procedure.

After cleansing the face, the provider applies local anesthesia to the face. Since the skin in the mouth, hairline, and eye area is extremely sensitive, the provider approaches those treatment sites with extra care. Patients might feel the device as it’s applied to the skin, but the procedure won’t be painful.

Patients are also encouraged to take medications like Tylenol before or after the procedure to ensure that the process is comfortable for them. However, it’s best to avoid anti-inflammatory medications a week before and after the treatment. It’s also safe to use ice packs on the treated site to speed up cellular rejuvenation.

6. Long-Lasting Results

The results of vampire facial typically appear within a few weeks after the treatment. The collagen production process takes a while, which is why the results constantly improve until the patients notice the full results after a few months.

While some anti-aging treatments are only good for a few months, PRP facial rejuvenation provides high-quality results for up to a year. Aging is a continuous process which is why it’s important to visit the provider for yearly PRP facial treatments. This helps patients maintain a younger-looking and healthier skin.