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What is a vampire facial?

The PRP facial explained without the hype.

What is a vampire facial?

Quick answer: A vampire facial is a PRP facial: plasma from your own blood is delivered into the skin to stimulate collagen, improving glow, texture and fine lines over weeks.

The name

It comes from using your own blood, though the treatment itself is clean and clinical.

How it works

Growth factors in plasma trigger repair.

Recovery

Redness for a day or two.

Course

Three sessions a month apart are typical.

Common questions

Is it painful?

Numbing cream keeps it comfortable.

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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.

Treatments mentioned

PRP facial

Regeneration using platelet-rich plasma from your own blood, for brighter, plumper, healthier-looking skin.

Priced at consultation 1 hr 15 min

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