Last August I had the opportunity to try Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) or commonly known as Vampire Facial Treatment at Aesthetic and Wellness Center at St Patrick's Clinic under the special care of Dr. Jojie Corpuz Oreta.
Vampire facial is a trendy skin care treatment that involves drawing blood from a client's body, placing it in a centrifuge, then reapplying it to the face, to promote cell renewal. Vampire Facial is a facial rejuvenation treatment that uses your own plasma to stimulate collagen production and cell migration, allowing for the elimination of lines, folds, and wrinkles.
Vampire facial is a trendy skin care treatment that involves drawing blood from a client's body, placing it in a centrifuge, then reapplying it to the face, to promote cell renewal. Vampire Facial is a facial rejuvenation treatment that uses your own plasma to stimulate collagen production and cell migration, allowing for the elimination of lines, folds, and wrinkles.
Here are some question I asked Dr. Jojie:
Is PRP risky?
PRP has low risk but you have to identify those providers who are licensed and so who have demonstrated an understanding of the best way to optimize results and minimize risks. Make sure you go to a trusted skin clinic and the procedure must be performed by a dermatologist.
Since the procedure involves a device that punctures the skin (microneedling), the procedure can spread disease if done improperly.
Is Vampire Facial permanent?
Results from PRP therapy are natural looking and subtle, and they can last for as long as two years.
Improves skin clarity, brightens up dull skin, hydrating and prevents premature aging skin.
How long does vampire facial last?
Since skin renewal and rejuvenation is using the body's own active regeneration components, facial skin renewal is continual for about 3 months after the procedure. The overall effects of the Vampire Facelift® can last for over a year.
How much does vampire facial cost?
Vampire Facial cost can vary from one clinic to another, practitioner to practitioner. Cost may range from P15,000 to P30,000 per treatment.
Does vampire facial hurt?
While Vampire Facials sound scary, it's not that painful. Well, it still depend on the pain tolerance of the client. Most patients find microneedling very tolerable, generally because dermatologists apply a topical numbing cream or anesthesia to the area before treatment. When a comfort cream or numbing agent is applied, there is almost no sensation during the treatment. Microneedling devices use tiny needles.
What does a vampire facial do for your skin?
Vampire facials don't actually involve ingesting blood. The resulting liquid is called platelet-rich plasma, or PRP. The plasma contains protein and other nutrients that are supposed to help stimulate skin cell growth and collagen.
Can I wear makeup after facial?
Post-facial rules can be dependent on your skin sensitivity and the intensity of the facial. The answer is yes, technically, but I encourage clients to give their skin a treat like a week of no make-up thereby giving it a chance to breathe and soak up the effects of the treatment.
Can I wash my face after Microneedling?
After Microneedling Treatment best is not to wash to absorb the effects of the treatment. Your skin may feel warm and tight and look red for one to three days. During this period, use a delicate cleanser and moisturizer, and apply 1% hydrocortisone cream as needed to soothe skin irritation.
How long is face red after Microneedling?
Typically you will experience redness and mild swelling for 3 days. within 2 weeks, marks have already gone giving a more flawless skin.
Is PRP better than Botox?
The primary advantage of PRP over Botox is that treatment is virtually risk-free. Because PRP works with the patient's own healing processes and produces a natural effect, cosmetic PRP rejuvenation really delivers. ... PRP also circumvents all the visible side effects of Botox such as frozen face and eyelid drooping.
How long does it take for PRP to work on face?
It takes 30 days for the new collagen to regenerate itself. This process takes time for your skin will revitalize itself. The PRP treatment usually takes between 30 minutes and an hour, though this can vary according to how many treatment areas you need addressed.
Is vampire facial good for acne scars?
Although microneedling can be used to treat scars and stretch marks on other areas of the body, most studies with PRP and scars seem to be focused on treatment of the face.
Watch my second Second session of Vampire Facial Treatment below
So do I recommend this PRP or Vampire Facial Treatment at Aesthetic and Wellness Center at St Patrick's? Yes, I definitely recommend them. My age spots has definitely lighten and my lines at the forehead too.
The clinic can easily be found at 566 Shaw Boulevard Corner Samat Street, Mandaluyong. Call Phone: (02) 8533 9219 to make an appointment with Dr. Jojie.

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