PRP Facial in Beverly Hills

Yes — 'vampire facial' is the popular nickname for combining microneedling with platelet-rich plasma drawn from your own blood. The clinical name is a PRP facial. The dramatic photographs that made it famous show the PRP layer before it is cleansed off, not the actual result.

Three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart is the usual starting course, with maintenance every six to twelve months. Improvement is cumulative, so the final result is considerably better than what you see after the first session.

The blood draw feels like a routine lab test. The microneedling portion is done after topical numbing and is generally well tolerated — a scratching or vibrating sensation rather than sharp pain. Afterward the skin feels tight and warm, similar to a sunburn.

Expect redness for one to three days, sometimes with mild swelling on the first evening. Some patients have slight flaking around day three. We ask you to leave the PRP on the skin for several hours afterward, so plan treatment for a day when you can go home and not wear makeup.

No, and this is the most common misconception. PRP improves skin quality — thickness, tone, texture, fine lines. It does not add volume. If your concern is hollowing in the cheeks or deep nasolabial folds, you need a filler or a collagen stimulator. Many patients use both, since better skin quality and restored volume address different problems.

It is among the safest rejuvenation treatments available because the material is your own blood, which removes any risk of allergic reaction or rejection. The main risks are those of any needling procedure — bruising, swelling, and a small infection risk, minimized by sterile technique. Everything used to process and apply your plasma is single-use.

PRP is not appropriate if you have a platelet disorder, active blood-borne infection, certain cancers, or are on anticoagulant therapy that cannot be paused. Patients with anemia may not produce a useful concentration. Heavy smokers tend to see reduced results, since smoking impairs healing generally.

PRP facials are priced per session, and most patients plan a course of three. Because it involves a blood draw and processing, it costs more than a standard microneedling facial. We give you the full course price at your complimentary consultation. Call (213) 895-4730 to book.