Vampire Facial (PRP Facial Rejuvenation)
The original Vampire Facial: PRP from your own blood applied to micro-channels in the skin to rebuild collagen, fade pigment, and improve overall quality. The treatment that made platelet-rich plasma famous.
Causes and Treatment
The Vampire Facial combines microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) drawn from your own blood. The microneedling creates thousands of microscopic channels in the skin. The PRP, rich in your body's own growth factors, gets applied to those channels and absorbed deep into the dermis where it triggers collagen production, faster healing, and visible improvement in tone, texture, and overall skin quality.
Why patients book Vampire Facials at Better:
- Natural and autologous: uses your own blood, no foreign substances or synthetic actives.
- Multi-concern: addresses fine lines, mild scarring, dullness, and tone in a single visit.
- Compounding results: a series of 3 builds dramatically more collagen than a single visit.
- K-Beauty pairing: we layer barrier-supporting serums during recovery to maximize regeneration.
Most patients see noticeable glow within a week and continued improvement for 3 to 6 months as new collagen forms.
Better Med Spa's Recommended Treatments
Better's Vampire Facial sits within a family of regenerative protocols. Pick the one that fits your goal.
Vampire Facial
The classic PRP-with-microneedling protocol. Stimulates collagen, fades mild pigment, smooths texture. Series of 3 spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart for maximum effect.
PRP Under Eye
PRP injected into the under-eye to thicken thin skin, fade darkness, and add subtle volume. Pairs well with full-face Vampire Facials for comprehensive regeneration.
Microneedling
Standard microneedling without PRP. The lower-cost entry point for collagen induction. Useful as maintenance between Vampire Facial sessions.
Glass Skin Facial
K-Beauty barrier-repair facial used between Vampire Facial sessions to support recovery and amplify the regenerative response.
First Vampire Facial? The series of 3 produces dramatically more collagen than any single visit. Most patients see initial glow within 7 days and continued improvement for 3 to 6 months as new collagen forms.
How to Choose Between Them
Match treatment to your goal.
| If you want | Choose |
|---|---|
| All-around skin rejuvenation | Vampire Facial series of 3 |
| Under-eye specifically | PRP Under Eye |
| Maintenance between Vampires | Standard Microneedling |
| Recovery support | Glass Skin Facial monthly |
| Combined glow protocol | Vampire + Glass Skin alternating |
| Comprehensive K-Beauty + Vampire | Vampire series + Facial Membership |
The Vampire Facial is most effective as a series. A single session produces a noticeable glow but limited collagen change. Three sessions over 3 months produces visible texture, tone, and quality improvement that lasts 12 to 18 months. Maintenance once or twice a year keeps results.
Realistic timeline: glow at 7 days, full collagen rebuild at 3 to 6 months. Plan a 3-month series, then maintenance.
What to Expect at Better Med Spa
Vampire Facial visits at Better take 90 minutes total: blood draw, PRP processing, topical numbing, microneedling, and PRP application. Most patients describe the microneedling as a tingling pressure under numbing.
Expect 24 to 48 hours of redness similar to a sunburn, with mild flaking on days 3 to 5. Most patients return to work the next day with minimal makeup.
Dr. Brechner supervises all PRP and regenerative protocols. Our K-Beauty informed approach prioritizes barrier health during recovery.
Ready to talk to one of our providers?
A 30-minute skin consultation determines if a Vampire Facial series is right for you.
Before and After
See real Better Med Spa patient results in our gallery. Individual results vary based on starting point, dosage, and skin quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Vampire Facial and Vampire Facelift?
The Vampire Facial uses microneedling plus topical PRP. The Vampire Facelift adds injected PRP and dermal filler for volume restoration. Better's Vampire Facial is the microneedling-plus-topical version. We can add filler in the same visit if structural volume is also a goal.
How many sessions will I need?
The series is 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Most patients see meaningful results after 2 sessions and full effect 3 months after the third. Maintenance once or twice a year.
Does it hurt?
Topical numbing makes the microneedling well-tolerated. Most patients describe it as a tingling pressure rather than sharp pain. There's no needle sensation from the PRP itself, just from the microneedling.
Most patients describe the injections as a series of small pinches. We use the smallest needles available and can apply topical numbing cream on request. The whole appointment is typically under 30 minutes including the consultation.
What's the downtime?
24 to 48 hours of redness like a sunburn. Mild flaking on days 3 to 5. Most patients return to normal activity the next day with minimal makeup. Expect to skip retinoids and acids for 5 to 7 days.
How much does a Vampire Facial cost in Chicago?
Vampire Facial pricing varies by intensity. Standard Microneedling starts at approximately $342 per session. Glass Skin Facial pairs at approximately $176 per session. Series and membership pricing reduce per-session cost. See our Specials.
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Where We Serve
Better Med Spa is located in Lincoln Park and serves patients across Chicago, including Old Town, Lakeview, Bucktown, Gold Coast, DePaul, West Loop, and River North.
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