Kim Kardashian might have made it famous — but the Vampire Facial isn’t just about the blood. It’s about serious skin regeneration, and on the latest episode of Biohack-HERS, HigherDOSE founders Lauren Berlingeri and Katie Kaps head to Plump, a cutting-edge New York City medical spa, to try the treatment that’s earned cult status among beauty insiders: the PRP facial, aka the Vampire Facial.
What is a Vampire Facial?
Also known as the PRP (platelet-rich plasma) facial, this skin-reviving procedure uses your own blood to stimulate collagen production, restore elasticity, and boost radiance — all without injectables or harsh chemicals. It sounds intense (and okay, it kind of is), but this natural approach to anti-aging taps into your body’s innate ability to heal and glow.
Here’s the breakdown: your blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma — the golden, nutrient-rich layer packed with growth factors. That plasma is then applied to the skin and microneedled in using a device that creates tiny micro-traumas in the skin’s surface, which encourages your body to produce more collagen and elastin in response.
From Plasma to Plump
Once the plasma is microneedled into the skin, the magic begins. Those micro-injuries might sound scary, but they’re actually doing big things behind the scenes — triggering a natural inflammatory response that kickstarts regeneration. The result? Smoother texture, fewer fine lines, increased firmness, and a youthful glow... straight from your own bloodstream.
As Lauren and Katie found out, the treatment is way less terrifying than it looks — and a whole lot more effective than your average facial.
Why We Love It: No Fillers, Just You
At HigherDOSE, we’re always on the lookout for treatments that work with your body, not against it. The Vampire Facial is a prime example of how biohacking beauty can be both powerful and natural. No foreign substances, no filler — just a high-tech way to help your skin heal, bounce back, and look better than ever.
It’s like a cellular reset button for your face.
Final Thoughts: Biohack That Blood Flow
Whether you're looking to reduce wrinkles, increase elasticity, or simply glow like you’ve just returned from a two-week vacation, the Vampire Facial taps into your body’s most essential resource — your blood — to deliver transformative results.
So, is it a little Dracula-core? Sure. But is it worth it? Absolutely. After all, why not let your own body be your ultimate beauty elixir?
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