Vampire Procedure
One of the latest skin treatment trends, also known as the vampire facial. Its official name is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy. As a regenerative therapy, it uses nothing but the patient’s own blood plasma to revitalise the skin.
How does it work?
The platelet-rich plasma is derived from a patient’s blood sample. These platelets contain very high levels of growth factors, when applied to the skin they stimulate cell regeneration.
Our platelets are small blood cells which work to repair damaged blood vessels and cells within our body. They release crucial proteins for growth when they are applied to the skin tissue, making our platelets natural powerhouses in repairing the body.
The treatment can be used to tackle a variety of skin worries, using only the patient’s blood. The treatment is best suited for:
- Improving the appearance of scars, stretch marks, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation
- Revitalise the appearance and elasticity of the under-eye area
- Plump and volumise the skin, such as the cheeks.
- Tighten any stubborn open pores on the skin
- Excellent treatment for hair loss
The PRP is a revolutionary treatment, we can perform it as a standalone treatment, or it can be combined with other treatments. We can tailor the best treatment plan for you.
The PRP injections work to supply the treated area with growth factors to help reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation. The treatment has no downtime so can be completed in conjunction with other treatments for melasma to help reduce pigmentation. We will tailor the best treatment plan for you to maximise your desired results.
The PRP injections can help trigger natural hair growth in the treated area. It increases the blood supply to the hair follicles and through the plasma growth factors new hair growth will be stimulated.
We can combine this treatment with other hair loss procedures and hair products to tailor the best treatment plan for you.
The PRP injections are a fantastic non-invasive treatment for stretch marks, helping to generate new production of elastin and collagen in the skin.
The release of platelets encourages the stimulation of collagen, helping to heal the skin and improve the appearance of stretch marks. To achieve best results, it is recommended that the PRP treatment is combined with other treatments to maximise your desired results.
The platelet-rich plasma can improve the quality and health of the skin under the eyes. During your consultation, we can advise an individual treatment plan to help you achieve your desired results.
The Vampire Procedure is a facial that uses your own blood to rejuvenate your skin tissue. An anticoagulant and an activator are used to prevent blood coagulation and to activate the platelets found in the blood.
The platelets are rich in growth factors, acting as energy boosts when applied to the skin tissue. The platelets are helping our skin to stimulate more collagen, elastin, antioxidants and have hydrating properties.
We are highly experienced and have been trained by the best in the industry. We use state of the art, FDA approved equipment, a Centurion centrifuge and many other equipments. After 30 years of success, the Centurion centrifuge is one of the best on the market and is one of the most sophisticated systems for blood plasma separation.
With this state-of-the-art equipment, the patient’s end result is maximised due to the advanced plasma separation and plasma filtering.
Learn more about Centurion centrifuge here.
The Vampire Procedure begins with a blood sample, this is relatively painless. The blood is then run through a centrifuge to isolate the platelets. When the platelets are ready, the plasma is injected into the treatment area of the skin. After, you will receive micro-needling on the treatment area to prepare the skin for the PRP to be applied. These advanced techniques will help to improve the quality of your skin.
It can take a day or two to recover, depending on the level of microdermabrasion used on your skin. You may have slight redness after treatment, similar to a sunburn. We recommend the use of sun protection post treatment and we are discouraging the use of makeup immediately after treatment.
Optimal results can be seen between two to three months after treatment, where the PRP has helped to revitalise the skin. There is a possibility of localised swelling around the injected areas, this is typical and will reduce after a day or two. If any unexpected swelling continues, please get in touch.
For a minimum of 5 hours after treatment, we ask that you do not:
Wash or expose the treated areas directly to heat or the sun
Engage in strenuous exercise that can cause sweating
Expose the treated areas to saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzi, or hot showers
You will be given a detailed aftercare leaflet post treatment explaining everything you need to know.
Anyone with skin worries such as wrinkles, sun damage, scars, acne scars, stretch marks, hair loss, loss of laxity, opened pores, dull and dehydrated skin. As well as anyone who seeks an even tone and a fresher appearance to their skin is an ideal candidate.
£400 for one area
£600 for two areas
£800 for three areas
We recommend a PRP course consisting of 3-4 treatments spaced 4-12 weeks apart. This depends on the area being treated and your desired results. The treatment will be followed with a recommended maintenance program once or twice a year.
You will first see initial results 2-3 months after treatment. The results will continue to improve up to 8-12 months. We recommend a maintenance program to maintain optimal results.
As the injections are viewed as a medical treatment, they should be performed by a qualified professional in a medical environment. At the clinic, our team of highly experienced and highly qualified nurse prescribers ensure that every treatment we complete is safe, and of a high professional standard.
We do not advise PRP procedures during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
The Vampire Procedure is extremely safe as it recycles the body’s blood. The only potential risks are discomfort with the blood sample being taken and small bruising from injection or micro-needling.
Treatment is not recommended if you are under 18, are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Your nurse prescriber will discuss everything in detail with you during your consultation as there are many other conditions and medications which could interact with the procedure. Please be upfront with your medical history, however, PRP is rarely contraindicated.
Every patient’s experience of pain is different, however, we will try our best to make the treatment as comfortable as possible for you. Bruising around the injection site is possible but only a small percentage of patients develop small bruising. If bruising occurs, it is usually apparent at day 2-3 and will typically resolve over 5-10 days.
Other possible side effects include swelling or puffiness, mild irritation and bruising around the eyes. This bruising is very common as the under-eye area has lots of small blood vessels.
The treatment is recommended for people between the ages of 18 and 60. Unfortunately, anyone under the age of 18 cannot receive this treatment.
It is against our Good Medical Practice ethics code and guidelines to definitely commit to treatments from emails and photos. For accurate advice and a tailored treatment plan, we ask for you to make a consultation appointment with us so we can provide the best service for you.
We hope this helps. If you have any other questions which aren’t listed, please feel free to email us at vd@pearlaesthetics.co.uk and we will get in touch with you as soon as we can. Aesthetics is our passion we love sharing our knowledge and expertise with our clients.
We do our best to fairly provide you with all the information you need to make a fully informed choice in line with our good medical practice guidelines. If there is anything that you are unsure about, please feel free to email us at vd@pearlaesthetics.co.uk and we will get in touch with you as soon as we can. Aesthetics is our passion we love sharing our knowledge and expertise with our clients.
ANY QUESTIONS OR WORRIES YOU MAY HAVE PLEASE EMAIL THE CLINIC AT vd@pearlaesthetics.co.uk
Other Treatments
Microneedling
Microneedling is a procedure that gently pricks the skin with small needles to stimulate new collagen and skin tissue.
Peels
Chemical peels are a technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the skin.
How can I book a consultation?
Use our online booking system to schedule your consultation slot. Please be aware that we charge a £50 deposit for all consultations and appointments across the entire range of treatments we offer. Your deposit will be deducted from your treatment fee.
If you are an existing client requiring a top-up treatment or a post treatment review, your consultation is free. If your booking request is not classified as an existing client for a “top up” or “post treatment review”, unfortunately the appointment will be automatically cancelled or simply changed into a consultation booking.
The £50 deposit can be carried forwards towards a future appointment, as long as 72 hours’ notice is given.
Appointment cancellations are only accepted with 72 hours’ notice. The deposit is non-refundable, but it can be moved to another booking.
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