PRP Facial
YOUR PLATELETS. PUT TO WORK.
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is prepared from a small sample of your own blood and contains a concentrated fraction of platelets and the signalling proteins they release.
Used on its own or alongside treatments such as microneedling, PRP can be incorporated into a skin treatment plan when the goal is to support overall skin quality, texture and the appearance of fine lines.
You may also know it as the “Vampire Facial.” We prefer PRP Facial. It tells you a little more about what the treatment actually is.
PRP is prepared from your own blood and returned to you during the same treatment.
Often used when texture, fine lines and overall skin quality are the primary concerns.
PRP can be incorporated into different treatment approaches depending on what we're trying to address.
The treatment centres around a concentrated component prepared from your own blood rather than a traditional injectable product.
Overview
So, What Exactly Is PRP?
Your blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma and platelets.
Platelets are best known for their role in clotting, but they also contain and release a range of signalling proteins and growth factors involved in normal wound healing and tissue repair.
With PRP treatment, a small sample of your blood is processed to separate and concentrate a platelet-rich portion of the plasma. That preparation is then used as part of your treatment.
The important distinction is that PRP isn’t a manufactured cosmetic ingredient. It is an autologous blood-derived preparation made from your own blood for your own treatment.
What It May Address
When The Goal Is Skin Quality.
PRP facial treatments may be considered when concerns include:
Texture
For skin that feels or appears less smooth or refined.
Fine Lines
As part of a treatment plan for early or superficial textural changes.
PRP isn’t the best treatment for every skin concern. Pigmentation, vascular redness, significant laxity, deeper scarring or structural volume loss may be better addressed with other technologies or treatments.
Acne Scarring
Often considered alongside treatments such as microneedling when improving the appearance of selected acne scars is the goal.
Overall Skin Quality
For clients looking for gradual improvement rather than a treatment intended to add volume or significantly change facial structure.
The Science
It’s About More Than The Platelet Count.
Platelets contain alpha granules that release a range of biologically active signalling proteins, including platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), among others.
These signals participate in processes involved in normal wound healing, including cellular communication and extracellular-matrix activity.
That doesn’t mean PRP is a stem-cell treatment, nor does it mean that every PRP preparation produces the same biological effect.
The composition of PRP can vary depending on how the blood is processed, the concentration of platelets, the presence or absence of other blood components and the system being used.
“PRP” describes a category of preparation—not one universally identical product.
Your Biology Is Part Of The Treatment.
Unlike a manufactured injectable, PRP is prepared from your own blood. That means there is natural biological variability from one person to another—and even within the same person over time.
We can’t control every variable, but we can support the conditions associated with normal healing. Adequate nutrition and protein intake, hydration, sleep, regular movement and avoiding smoking all contribute to overall tissue health and recovery.
None of these behaviours guarantees a particular PRP result. They’re simply part of a bigger picture we think is worth considering when the treatment itself relies on your body’s own biological response.
The treatment matters. So does the environment you’re asking your skin to heal in.
How We Use It
Same PRP. Different Purpose.
How PRP is incorporated into treatment depends on what we’re trying to accomplish.
Results
This Is A Gradual Treatment.
PRP isn’t intended to create an immediate structural change in the way dermal filler can.
Any improvement develops gradually as the skin moves through its normal healing and remodelling processes.
What you notice—and how much—depends on several factors, including your baseline skin, the concern being treated, the PRP preparation, whether it is being used alone or alongside another treatment, and your individual biological response.
Because PRP preparations and treatment protocols can vary, we don’t promise a universal result timeline or tell every client they need the same predetermined series.
We treat, reassess and build the plan around the response.
PRP Vs Microneedling
They Aren’t The Same Treatment.
Microneedling and PRP are often discussed together, but they do different things.
Microneedling uses controlled mechanical injury to initiate a wound-healing response within the skin.
PRP is a blood-derived preparation containing concentrated platelets and their associated signalling proteins.
They can be used together, but PRP isn’t what makes microneedling “work,” and microneedling isn’t required for every PRP treatment.
We decide whether to use one or both according to the concern we’re treating rather than automatically pairing them.
Who It's For
When You Want To Work On The Skin—Not Change The Face.
PRP may appeal to clients who are primarily interested in improving aspects of skin quality and prefer a treatment based on an autologous preparation derived from their own blood.
But “natural” doesn’t automatically mean appropriate, risk-free or better.
Whether PRP makes sense depends on the concern, your medical history, the quality of your skin and what other treatments may address the problem more effectively.
Sometimes PRP fits beautifully into the plan.
Sometimes something else makes more sense.
What To Expect
From Your Blood Draw To Your Skin.
We start with your skin.
We’ll discuss what you’re hoping to improve, assess the concern itself and review your medical history to determine whether PRP—and which treatment approach—makes sense.
A small sample of your blood is collected and processed in a centrifuge to separate the blood components and prepare the platelet-rich plasma fraction.
The PRP prepared from your blood is used for you during that treatment.
Depending on the treatment plan, PRP may be incorporated with microneedling or used as part of a targeted injectable treatment.
Your provider will explain the approach being recommended and why before proceeding.
PRP results aren’t judged immediately after treatment.
We allow time for the tissue response to evolve, then determine whether further treatment or another approach would add meaningful benefit.
- Gentle Cleansing: Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer to keep your skin clean and hydrated. Avoid harsh scrubs or exfoliants for a few days.
- Sun Protection: Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily to protect your skin from sun damage and ensure optimal healing.
- Follow-up Appointments: We may schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your progress and ensure optimal results.
The MAGY Approach
Your Blood Isn’t The Treatment Plan.
PRP gets a lot of attention because it comes from your own body.
We think that’s interesting—but it isn’t enough reason on its own to recommend it.
We start with what you’re actually trying to improve, then decide whether PRP offers a useful role in that plan, whether it should be paired with another treatment, and whether another treatment altogether would be more appropriate.
We also pay attention to how PRP is prepared and how it is being used, because not every PRP preparation or protocol is identical.
The biology is part of the treatment. The assessment still comes first.
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Vampire Facial
Frequently Asked Questions About Vampire Facial Treatments
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Start With Your Skin. Not The Trend.
Whether you’re specifically interested in PRP, have heard about the “Vampire Facial,” or simply want to improve your skin quality, we’ll start by looking at what you’re actually trying to change.
From there, we can determine whether PRP makes sense on its own, alongside another treatment, or whether a different approach would better address the concern.
You don’t need to choose the treatment before you arrive. That’s what the assessment is for.
A NOTE ON THE EVIDENCE
Research in regenerative aesthetics continues to evolve. Our treatment recommendations are based on current evidence, clinical assessment and the individual characteristics of the person we’re treating.
Clinical References
- Rodríguez-Castro MJ, Cortés-Rodríguez AE. Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in facial rejuvenation: A systematic review. Enfermería Clínica. 2025.
- Qin N, et al. Systematic Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Facial Rejuvenation. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2025.
- Kobayashi E, et al. Comparative release of growth factors from PRP, PRF, and advanced-PRF. Clinical Oral Investigations. 2016.