Happy Halloween! Today’s blog post is a bit scary. So I am writing the content first and then you can choose whether or not you want to scroll down through the pictures. I tried the Vampire Facial at Unit Skin Studio and I’m going to show you the pictures – unedited and raw. Beware!
I like to be 100% real and honest with you. So when I was asked to give the Vampire Facial a try, I had high hopes that it was going to make a huge difference in my skin. The PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatment has gained notoriety due to celebrities like Kim Kardashian loving it. It gets its name because your own blood is used for the procedure. Platelets and growth factors found in the blood stimulate stem cells, and PRP contains three to five times as many of these substances as normal blood. The PRP Facial uses platelet rich plasma from your own body to gradually improve the texture, tone and pigment of your skin. It’s quickly becoming one of the favorite non-surgical treatments offered at doctors offices.
The benefits of the PRP facial: Improves fine lines and deeper wrinkles, reduces acne scars, softens stretch marks, evens skin tone, lightens hyperpigmentation and sun spots, reduces appearance of pores, firms and smooths skin texture, heals scars, reduces broken capillaries and spider veins and brings back the glow for fresher, younger-looking skin.
The procedure takes about an hour and a half (this includes the blood draw and numbing time) and you need to have two-three days downtime. I had mine done on a Thursday afternoon and took it easy over the weekend. You will leave with red skin that will turn pink and subside in 24-72 hours. Mine took the full 72 hours. Do not exercise and do not get sun on your treated area. Once the redness was gone, my skin began to flake and then went into a full peel. At first I wasn’t sure that I would be pleased with the results. But two weeks after I began to see glowing, plump skin. And three weeks after it looked like I had some sort of miracle treatment. And that was after only one treatment. Most facilities recommend them in a series of three to six treatments, depending on what your skin needs.
Now, if you are brave scroll all the way down to see the procedure start to finish in pictures. These were taken with my iPhone.
The beautiful lobby of Unit Skin Studio. I’ve been here before and you can read it in this blog post and in this one too.
Your blood is drawn in their office by a phlebotomist.
Numbing cream is applied to your entire face thirty minutes prior the treatment.
Your blood is placed in a centrifuge. This separates your PRP from your red blood cells.
My PRP from just one vial of blood.
The PRP is administered with the needle on top of your skin (it is not injected).
The micro-needling tool (pen) used for the Vampire Facial.
The micro-needles penetrate your skin.
When you are done, you will look red like a severe sunburn (and it feels like one too).
One week after the treatment. My skin was almost done peeling.
Three weeks after the procedure. My skin is noticeably smoother, clearer and plump!
Don’t be afraid, it really doesn’t hurt. I took two Advil the first night to relieve the pain. It felt like a sunburn. The next day I was fine. If you want to take baby steps, you might consider getting a GloPro. Read this blog post on the at home microstimulation facial tool and serum.
What do you think? Will you give it a try? xoxo – Tanya
P.S. Be sure you check out my Halloween post from this weekend. Click here for Spooktacular ideas.
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Tags: GloPRO, health, skincare
Wow! Looks great! I’ve been reading a lot about PRP – it’s cool to see the before and after.
Thanks Meghan!
It really takes a few weeks to see the full benefits.
xoxo- Tanya 🙂
Thanks so much Tanya! I’ve been thinking about trying this, so I’m so
glad you shared. You look great:)
Thank you sweet Lisa!
Let me know if you decide to try it.
xoxo-
Tanya
Great post, Thanks for sharing this post and hope for another soon.
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I feel like PRP treatments have given me back my youthful skin. I went for the first time, with wrinkles and dark spots. I felt much older than I really am. But after my treatments I noticed a MAJOR improvement. The wrinkles are gone and the hyperpigmentation is no more. My skin is so clear and smooth that it make me look as young as I feel. I told my friends that these treatments are better than anything else I’ve tried and worth every bit. I think that everyone should feel as great as I do about my skin!