Vampire Facial

Vamp Up Your Skin’s Vitality with Dr. Hardas’ Vampire Facials

Vampire facials have become a highly sought-after skin rejuvenation treatment among women in the Detroit area. This advanced procedure uses the body’s natural healing process to stimulate collagen production, improve skin texture, and restore a youthful glow.

Renowned women’s healthcare provider and aesthetics expert, Dr. Mona Hardas, offers vampire facials at her Flint and Bloomfield Hills practice locations so her patients can achieve healthier, more radiant skin with minimal downtime.

What is a Vampire Facial?

A vampire facial is an in-office skincare treatment that combines microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. The procedure begins with a blood draw, so the patient’s platelet-rich plasma can be harvested. PRP is packed with growth factors that promote skin regeneration and cell turnover.

When applied to the skin following microneedling, PRP accelerates the healing process and enhances microneedling’s skin rejuvenation effects, promoting more youthful-looking skin.

Benefits of Vampire Facials

Microneedling with PRP offers numerous skin-enhancing benefits, including:
Boosts collagen production for firmer, smoother skin
Wrinkle reduction
Minimizes acne scars
Reduces hyperpigmentation
Treats sun damage
Improves skin hydration
Shrinks pores
Safe, biocompatible treatment
Non-surgical
Minimal downtime

What to Expect During a Vampire Facial

Vampire facials typically take 45-60 minutes. Most patients experience only mild discomfort, as a numbing cream is applied to the targeted area at the start of the procedure.

First, a small amount of blood is drawn from the patient’s arm, just like for a routine blood test. The blood is then spun in a centrifuge to isolate the platelet-rich plasma.

Next, Dr. Mona will use a specialized microneedling device to create tiny punctures in the skin. This works to stimulate collagen production and creates microchannels to allow for deeper penetration of the PRP. Once the microneedling process is complete, the concentrated PRP serum is applied topically.

What to Expect After a Vampire Facial

Immediately after a vampire facial, you might experience mild redness and swelling, similar to a minor sunburn, but your skin may also appear tighter and more radiant. Redness and swelling usually dissipate within 24 to 48 hours.

To optimize results, Dr. Mona provides detailed aftercare instructions. Post-treatment, you will need to:
Avoid direct sun exposure for a few days
Keep the skin moisturized
Use gentle skincare products
Stay hydrated to support healing

Vampire Facial Results

Within the first week after your PRP microneedling treatment, any redness and mild swelling will subside, and you’ll notice improvements in skin texture and tone. After four to six weeks, the effects of increased collagen production will be noticeable with a visible reduction in fine lines, wrinkles, and other imperfections. A series of treatments may be recommended for optimal results.

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