What are PRP and PRF?
PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma; PRF stands for platelet-rich fibrin. Both involve taking and preparing a small sample of your own blood during the appointment. They are different preparations, and the chosen approach is explained during consultation.
What is a vampire facial?
“Vampire facial” is a popular name often used for a blood-derived facial combined with microneedling. The name alone does not tell you exactly what is included, so the preparation and treatment route are always confirmed.
Facial microneedling
A prepared blood-derived treatment is used alongside microneedling for suitable facial skin goals. This sits within the main microneedling treatment.
Explore microneedling →Injection-based plans
Some facial, scalp or beard plans use injections after a separate assessment. This is a different route, with its own consent, risks and recovery discussion.
Read the facial guide →Hair, scalp and beard questions
If thinning hair or beard density is the concern, start in Hair Care. Sudden, patchy, inflamed or unexplained hair loss should be medically assessed. No hair-growth result is guaranteed.
Before you decide
Nurse-led screening covers your medical history, medicines, skin or scalp concerns, previous treatment and whether taking a blood sample is suitable. We explain the selected preparation, treatment area, route, alternatives, recovery and full cost before consent.
Risks and limits
- Taking blood and treating the area can cause tenderness, redness, bruising, swelling or pinpoint marks.
- Using your own blood does not remove the risk of infection, bleeding or other treatment complications. The risks differ between microneedling and injections.
- Medical conditions, medicines or an active skin or scalp problem can make treatment unsuitable.
- Evidence and results vary by the concern and method. A change in skin appearance, hair density or treatment duration cannot be guaranteed.
- You can ask questions, consider the alternatives or decide against treatment.