Vampire Facelift® – Quick Facial Rejuvenation

Yes, the Vampire Facelift® can be done in conjunction with wrinkle treatments such as Botox or Dysport. Dr. Prasad can help you determine what complementary procedures are right for your individual case, and develop a treatment plan that you are comfortable with.

The renewal effects of the procedure continue for the first few months. Depending on the individual’s response, the effects can last for over a year. 

The cost of a liquid facelift is dependent on Dr. Prasad’s evaluation of your needs. It’s important that you have a proper evaluation to determine if you are a candidate. Fees are usually determined your initial examination.

The growth factors activate your own adult stem cells in and under the skin. This stem cell activity results in:

• Skin quality improvement
• Improved blood flow and blood supply
• New collagen
• New tissue

• A small amount of blood is collected from the patient’s arm.
• The platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is separated by spinning the patient’s blood through a centrifuge.
• The PRP is combined with a filler to create the longer lasting platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM).
• A topical cream is applied on the patient face for numbness.
• After 30 minutes the gel is injected in different areas of the face.

The key ingredient for the Vampire Facelift® is the platelet-rich fibrin matrix, which is derived from the patient’s own blood before being mixed with other factors. These properties make platelet-rich fibrin matrix an ideal natural serum for rejuvenating facial skin quality, as it increases collagen production, increases blood supply, and triggers new skin and fatty tissue generation, thus creating the youthful appearance that comes with generating new, healthier skin in a safe and natural way.

A medical staff member takes your blood like a normal blood test. The blood is processed so the platelets (cells which stimulate collagen for healing) are separated from the red blood cells. The separated material is platelet-rich plasma (PRP).

The procedure has been called a “lunchtime lift” because recovery is typically minimal. You can expect some redness and minimal bruising.

Many people coming to our practice choose the Vampire Facelift® because it’s a non-surgical procedure. The term “facelift” when used in the context of the “Vampire Facelift®” describes how volume placed artistically and strategically under the skin can “lift” the skin away from the bony structure creating a more youthful appearance. As people get older, the fat under the skin decreases making the person look more hollow.

A facelift is a surgical procedure to reposition sagging cheeks and skin to improve the face, jawline and neck. Many people are hesitant to have surgery because of the risks of anesthesia and the healing process. Dr Prasad developed the Quick Recovery Facelift performed under local anesthesia with minimal intravenous sedation which allows patients to recover faster than a typical facelift performed under general anesthesia.

In contrast to the Vampire Facelift® , the Vampire Facial® does not use any fillers. The purpose of the Vampire Facial® is to enhance the benefits of micro-needling, with a device such as the Dermapen, by applying PRP (platelet-rich plasma) during and after the micro needling process. Dr. Prasad customizes the depth and the rate at which the micro-needling is done in order to get the most benefit from the treatment for each patient. Micro-needling is skill which is not performed in the same way by every practitioner. The combination of micro-needling with application of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) results in the stimulation of collagen and improvement of the skin.

Unlike other injectables such as Artefill, the Vampire Facelift® is natural since it uses the patient’s own healing and growth factors, collected from their blood, in combination with hyaluronic acid filler to revitalize the face.

When it comes to wound-healing, there is a well documented synergistic benefit from using hyaluronic acid filler with platelet-rich plasma. Synthetic fillers alone have not shown this benefit and have other risks, which make hyaluronic acid a preferred filler for the Vampire Facelift®.

Botox is different than dermal fillers as it is a neurotoxin which decreases muscle activity by affecting nerves which stimulate a particular muscle.

The term “liquid facelift” was used to describe the use of several different types of injectables to enhance a person’s appearance. This means that the Vampire Facelift® is a type of “liquid facelift”. Various type of fillers can be use to get some of the effect of a facelift, from Botox to using your own fat (referred to as fat transfer or fat grafting). Depending on your personal situation, a liquid facelift might be a better option than a facelift, which you can still consider in the future.

Cigarette smoke interferes with the body’s growth factors and with tissue healing and regeneration. If you do smoke, The Vampire Facelift® will not produce the same results as it would in a non-smoker. Smokers may be better off with hyaluronic acid filler application such as Restylane or Juvederm rather than using platelet-rich fibrin matrix.