How Long Does it Take For a Vampire Facial To Heal?

What we do for the sake of beauty isn’t always pretty. But as long as the results are worth it, that’s all that matters, right? A skincare treatment that definitely fits into that category, is the vampire facial . Not only is it bloody, the immediate reaction on the skin is significant enough that you’ll want to get out of the sun and public eye like Dracula himself, at least for the first day or so!

While this sounds a little intimidating, don’t let these things deter you from joining a number of a-list celebrities who’ve all invested in this revolutionary skincare treatment. The downtime to a vampire facial is a bit longer than most procedures on the market, but the results are well worth it. The improvement on your skin’s texture, tone and overall radiance will surely get noticed by your family and friends, that you’ll forget the healing time it took to get there.

How Does The Vampire Facial Work?

Vampire facials work by combining microneedling and platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatments together. First, to make sure the treatment is as comfortable as possible, your aesthetician  will apply a numbing cream to the face to ensure the treatment is as painless as possible.

Once the numbing cream has settled, your blood sample will be taken in order to extract the plasma through a centrifuge. The plasma is then reinjected into your face through microneedling techniques. Overall the entire treatment lasts about an hour to an hour and a half.

What To Expect Post-Treatment

Like we hinted at earlier, there is quite a bit of downtime with a vampire facial. It isn’t the type of treatment you can just do and head into a meeting right afterwards. Once your session is done, you can expect some minor bruising, puffiness and redness of the skin, which all dramatically improves within the first day or two. Your skincare specialist will provide you with an aftercare sheet to help you manage this and ensure that recovery goes as smoothly as possible. Needless to say, while the immediate aftermath of the vampire facial isn’t pretty, but don’t worry -- the results will be !

Recovery Time For A Vampire Facial

The downtime for vampire facials varies from person to person, but patients typically notice a significant improvement after the first two or three days. Most patients will have fully healed after one week.

Aftercare is an important part of the healing process, something that you don’t want to overlook. First, you don’t rinse the PRP off your face until the morning after the procedure. This is to help ensure your skin is able to absorb all the nutrients from the plasma and guarantee the best results possible.

Since the skin will be delicate for the first couple days, it is strongly advised that patients use a gentle cleanser and daily moisturizer with SPF to keep the skin hydrated. Many patients report some levels of dryness after the procedure but maintaining a gentle but hydrating skincare regimen can help combat these issues the first couple days post-treatment. Patients are encouraged to resume their regular skin routine a week following their initial session.

The Results Of A Vampire Facial

The vampire facial works effectively because plasma has an abundance of platelets within it, which helps with collagen production. Because of this, vampire facials are great treatments to help with acne scars. The procedure allows for deep tissue healing which helps improve the look of scarring and imperfections on the skin. Besides that, the vampire facial promises to leave skin looking youthful, smoother and more lifted than it’s ever had before, making it the ultimate solution in helping restore your skin’s natural brilliance.

Interested in trying out the vampire facial for yourself? Contact Clinique De Mode , Toronto’s leading medical spa that provides the top skincare treatments in the industry. They’ll walk you through the entire treatment process, address your skincare concerns and make sure the treatment is administered as comfortably as possible.

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