Vampire Facelift® & Vampire Facial®
Two platelet-rich plasma treatments, one shared goal: restoring natural volume, tone, and radiance using your body's own regenerative growth factors.
Volume restoration through your own growth factors
The Vampire Facelift® combines platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with dermal filler to restore lost structural volume while stimulating the skin's own collagen and elastin production. Rather than simply filling a line, the treatment is designed to regenerate facial architecture from within.
How It Works
- A small blood draw is processed to isolate platelet-rich plasma.
- Dermal filler re-establishes volume in key structural zones — cheeks, temples, jawline, and under-eye hollows.
- PRP is layered into the same areas to trigger new collagen, elastin, and micro-vascular growth.
- The result is a lift that comes from rebuilt support, not just added fullness.
Areas Commonly Treated
- Cheeks and mid-face volume loss
- Temple hollowing
- Nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- Jawline definition
- Under-eye tear trough hollows
Best suited for early-to-moderate volume loss
Ages 35–65
Patients beginning to notice volume loss, hollowing, or skin laxity, rather than advanced sagging better addressed surgically.
Filler-Curious, Surgery-Averse
Those who want a natural, gradual lift and prefer to avoid a traditional facelift or its downtime.
Good General Health
No active skin infections, bleeding disorders, or blood-thinning medications that would affect PRP processing.
Realistic Expectations
Patients seeking refreshed, natural-looking results built up over a treatment series, not an overnight transformation.
Preventative Patients
Those in their 30s wanting to slow visible aging by supporting collagen production before volume loss progresses.
Maintenance Patients
Anyone wanting to extend or enhance results from prior filler or neuromodulator treatment.
Common concerns this treatment is designed to improve
What to expect during your visit
Consultation & Mapping
Our physician assesses facial volume loss and maps the treatment zones specific to your anatomy.
Blood Draw & Processing
A small sample is drawn and centrifuged to concentrate the platelet-rich plasma.
Topical Numbing
A numbing agent is applied to the treatment areas to keep the procedure comfortable.
Filler Placement
Dermal filler is precisely injected to restore structural volume in the identified zones.
PRP Layering
PRP is injected into the same areas to stimulate ongoing collagen and tissue regeneration.
Recovery Guidance
You'll receive aftercare instructions; most patients return to normal activity within a day or two.
Total appointment time is typically 60–90 minutes. Mild swelling or bruising at injection sites is common and generally resolves within several days.
A gradual, natural-looking lift
Immediate
Visible volume restoration from the filler component is noticeable right away, alongside some initial swelling.
4–8 Weeks
As PRP stimulates new collagen, skin quality, tone, and firmness continue to improve beyond the initial filler effect.
3–6 Months+
Results typically last 12–18 months depending on filler type and individual response; many patients repeat annually to maintain regeneration.
Micro-needling powered by your own PRP
The Vampire Facial® pairs medical-grade microneedling with platelet-rich plasma to renew skin texture, tone, and radiance. Fine needles create controlled micro-channels that PRP is worked into, amplifying the skin's natural repair response.
How It Works
- PRP is drawn and prepared from a small blood sample.
- A microneedling device creates thousands of controlled micro-channels across the skin.
- PRP is applied over the treated area, absorbing into the channels to accelerate healing and stimulate collagen.
- The combination improves texture, tone, and glow with minimal downtime.
Areas Commonly Treated
- Full face
- Acne scarring
- Neck and décolletage
- Fine lines and enlarged pores
- Uneven skin tone and texture
Best suited for texture, tone, and scarring concerns
Ages 20s–60s
A broad range of patients dealing with acne scarring, early aging, or dull, uneven skin texture.
Acne Scar Concerns
Those looking to soften the appearance of atrophic acne scarring without ablative laser downtime.
Minimal Downtime Preference
Patients wanting visible improvement without the recovery time associated with deeper resurfacing treatments.
Good Skin Health
No active infections, isotretinoin use, or bleeding disorders that would affect healing.
Preventative Skincare
Those wanting to maintain skin quality and slow early signs of aging with a series of sessions.
Complementary Patients
Anyone already receiving neuromodulator or filler treatment who wants to enhance overall skin quality.
Common concerns this treatment is designed to improve
What to expect during your visit
Consultation & Skin Assessment
Our physician evaluates skin concerns and confirms candidacy for microneedling with PRP.
Blood Draw & Processing
A small sample is drawn and centrifuged to isolate platelet-rich plasma.
Topical Numbing
A numbing cream is applied to the skin roughly 30–45 minutes prior to treatment.
Microneedling Pass
A medical-grade device creates controlled micro-channels across the treatment area.
PRP Application
PRP is applied over the skin, absorbing into the micro-channels to support healing and regeneration.
Recovery Guidance
Skin may appear pink for 24–48 hours, similar to mild sunburn, with normal activity resuming quickly.
Sessions typically run 45–60 minutes. A series of 3 treatments, spaced 4–6 weeks apart, is commonly recommended for best results.
Progressive improvement in skin quality
Immediate
Skin appears pink and slightly swollen, with a healthy glow emerging as initial redness subsides within a few days.
2–4 Weeks
Texture and tone begin to visibly refine as new collagen production ramps up beneath the surface.
2–3 Months+
Full results typically develop after a series of sessions, with continued improvement in scarring, texture, and radiance over time.
Exosome Therapy with the Dermapen4™
For patients seeking an elevated alternative or complement to PRP, our physician offers exosome-enhanced microneedling using the Dermapen4™ — the same advanced delivery system used in the Vampire Facial®, now paired with a concentrated exosome serum instead of, or alongside, PRP.
What Are Exosomes?
Exosomes are microscopic, cell-derived vesicles rich in growth factors, proteins, and signaling molecules that support cellular communication and tissue repair. Delivered into the skin through the micro-channels created by the Dermapen4™, they are designed to amplify collagen stimulation, calm inflammation, and support faster, more even healing than microneedling alone.
Why Pair It With the Dermapen4™
- Creates precise, uniform micro-channels that optimize exosome absorption into the deeper dermis.
- Adjustable needle depth allows treatment to be tailored to facial zone and skin concern.
- Minimizes trauma compared to older microneedling technologies, supporting a smoother recovery.
- Can be used as a PRP alternative for patients who prefer a non-blood-draw option, or layered with PRP for an enhanced regenerative effect.
See Real Dermapen4™ Results
View the official Dermapen4™ before-and-after gallery for texture, scarring, tone, and rejuvenation outcomes.
Skin that feels as good as it looks
Patients consistently describe their skin as smoother and firmer to the touch in the weeks following treatment, as PRP and collagen remodeling take effect beneath the surface. The changes aren't just visible — they're felt every time you touch your own face.
Ready to explore your options?
Every treatment plan begins with a consultation with our physician to determine the right approach for your skin and goals.
Vampire Facelift®, Vampire Facial®, and Vampire® are registered trademarks of Charles Runels, MD. VitalMed Clinic providers are trained and certified in these protocols.