Platelet Rich Plasma

Made famous by selfies posted by celebrities and reality stars, PRP facials, also known as Vampire Facials, have become increasingly popular in the past few years. Although these social media posts made the process seem extreme, the procedure is not at all scary. A Vampire Facial at Body Details offers many aesthetic benefits for your skin, with results that far exceed the hype. A PRP facial combines either a laser facial or microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy to help your skin heal itself. Each of these treatments has many benefits that, when combined, have supercharged effects on your skin.

What Is Microneedling?

Microneedling uses a series of short, tiny needles that make microscopic punctures in the skin. These needles feel like little pinpricks and go only skin-deep. The pinpricks slightly “injure” the skin, causing your skin to repair itself by producing elastin and collagen. These tiny pinpricks also allow products and serums to deeply penetrate the skin, making them more effective. With a Vampire Facial, PRP is a serum applied topically to the skin.

What Is PRP?

PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, uses your own blood cells concentrated to harness their natural healing powers. The large concentration of growth factors in PRP helps tissues heal and repair and can treat a variety of skin issues. This is where the magic happens. Eventually, your skin absorbs the PRP, speeding the elastin and collagen production process and offering stellar results.

At Body Details, a PRP facial is fairly straightforward. After your FREE consultation, where we evaluate your needs and go over the procedure, we will advise you on how to prepare for the treatment. Generally, a Vampire Facial or Laser Facial takes between 30 minutes to an hour and has minimal downtime. You may have some redness and irritation post-treatment, but on the whole, there is relatively little downtime involved. The results last about a year, so it’s worth the slight investment of your time for fresh, glowing skin.

How to Prepare for Your Appointment

We will give you specific instructions on what to do to prepare for your appointment. We recommend avoiding excessive and unprotected sun exposure and tanning for several weeks prior to your appointment. In addition, you should drink lots of water a few days before you come in and arrive with a bare face – no makeup or moisturizer.

The Treatment

One of our Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) or Physicians Assistants (PAs) will draw some blood, which is practically painless. Your blood is then put in a special centrifuge, and the plasma and platelets are spun out, separating them from the red blood cells. Before the microneedling or laser facial begins, we may apply a topical numbing cream to your face to ensure you are comfortable during the entire procedure. After the microneedling or laser facial, we apply the PRP serum to your skin. We recommend that you keep this PRP serum on your skin for the rest of the day for the best results.

Aftercare Tips

For the first few days after the PRP facial, you may notice that your skin is dry, red, and sensitive. It may feel as if you’ve got a light sunburn. The downtime can vary, and many people return to work the next day. You may notice a significant improvement in 2 or 3 days and can expect to be completely healed in a week. The importance of aftercare to the healing process cannot be stressed enough. We will provide specific aftercare instructions for you to follow after your PRP facial. This may include the following. Although it may be tempting, do not rinse the PRP off your face until the next morning. This ensures that your skin absorbs all the nutrients and that you get the best possible results. As with any microneedling procedure, you can expect your skin to be delicate for the next few days. We strongly advise that you use a gentle cleanser and a moisturizer with SPF to keep your skin hydrated. This gentle, hydrating regimen can help combat the dryness that often comes after the treatment. You can resume your regular skincare regimen a week after your session. Avoid exfoliating and alcohol-based products.

Many people are drawn to the Vampire Facial because it is a natural procedure that uses the incredible healing power of your own body. In addition, there is minimal downtime and little to no side effects. Because it uses your own blood, there is no chance of an allergic reaction or that your body will reject it as a foreign substance. The results are noticeable but subtle, and you won’t look overdone – just younger with fresh, glowing skin. This makes the procedure right for almost everyone, but especially if you:

• Have acne scars
• Suffer from hyperpigmentation
• Have uneven skin tone
• Want to reduce wrinkles and fine lines
• Want firmer, tighter skin
• Have dry skin
• Feel your skin looks older than it should

However, you may not be the ideal candidate if you have a history of blood disease, including clotting or bleeding disorders that require the regular use of blood thinners.

There are many benefits to the vampire facial, including increased collagen production and boosted skin cell turnover. Here are some more reasons why more and more people are trying out this treatment at Body Details.

• Enhances skin tone and texture
• Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
• Shrinks pore size
• Improves moisture retention
• Reduces acne scarring

You should notice a difference in skin texture and tone in about three weeks and full results in six weeks. The results are generally long-lasting.

Because PRP involves taking blood from your body, people often wonder if it is safe. However, it's because the procedure uses your own natural elements that it is very safe. This is not a new procedure and has long been recognized and used in sports medicine and hospitals for its effectiveness in healing. In addition, there is no surgery involved, which lowers the risks you often see in procedures that offer similar results. Instead, PRP is a minimally invasive treatment that uses your own plasma to stimulate your body’s natural rejuvenation and repair processes. The main risks are temporary bruising around the treatment area, and mild discomfort from the blood draw. The results typically last 6 to 12 months after treatment, depending on your age and how well your body responds to the treatments.

To learn more about PRP facials and if they are right for you, schedule your FREE consultation at Body Details today. You will receive a private session with a medical professional to evaluate your unique skin and discuss what a PRP facial can do for you. We will develop a treatment plan tailored to your skin’s needs.

Vampire Facial Near Me

We have Body Details locations throughout South Florida, from Palm Beach Gardens to Aventura, including Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, and Royal Palm Beach. If you are looking for a PRP facial near you, come into one of our locations for a FREE consultation today.