By Sakai Dannin
Also called vampire facial, PRP facial has gained considerable popularity in recent years. Facials are great for restoring hydration and natural beauty of the skin, but PRP facial is a step ahead. If you visit a known med spa in Miami or any popular city in the US, you will find this facial on the list. What’s the fuss all about? Let’s dig in deeper!
What is PRP facial?
The first signs of aging become visible in your 20s, and in your 30s, you are likely to see more of fine lines and wrinkles. Aging is inevitable, but with cosmetic treatments, you can delay the signs. PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. In PRP facial, a small amount of blood is drawn from your arm, which is then placed in a centrifuge to separate the components of blood. The PRP is then injected into the skin using the process of Microneedling, which not only heals the skin, but also triggers the production of collagen. The entire process of PRP facial takes about 30 minutes.
Other things to know
Most patients want to know if there is any pain involved in the procedure. The Microneedling process can cause some stinging, but that’s about it. That really depends on your overall threshold of pain. However, note that clinics may recommend using a numbing cream to make PRP facial more comfortable, and for that, you may have to arrive at the clinic earlier. Most patients at least a few PRP facials to see the benefits, and the effects can last for a couple of years or more.
What are the benefits?
In case of PRP facial, your own blood is used for the treatment, so there are limited or almost no side effect of the treatment, especially when you compare that with other kinds of treatments that involve using chemical products. PRP facial aids in production of collagen and shows visible difference in skin thickness, especially after a series of treatments. You can also consider PRP facial for hyperpigmentation and to improve your skin tone, and there will be visible difference in fine lines and wrinkles.
Final word
Always select a good and known med spa for PRP facial, and ask in advance about the expected number of sessions. There will be a gap between each session, and you will be charged additionally for each session. Don’t shy away from asking questions before going for the treatment.
