Richa Chadha reveals her experience with the Vampire Facial: On hearing the name of a vampire, the image of blood-sucking devils or bats starts forming in the mind. As scary as this name is to hear, getting it done also gives a strange experience. Vampire Facial, also known as PRP therapy, is a skincare treatment, in which your blood is used to regenerate the skin, increase collagen production, and help keep the skin young. Recently Richa Chadha shared her experience of this facial. Although this treatment is considered natural and safe, if you are also interested in it, then it is important to know it well first.

How is PRP done -
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is a 3-step process, in which first a small amount of blood (about 2 to 4 teaspoons) is taken from your hand. The blood is then placed in a test tube and then put into a medical device called a centrifuge. This separates the blood into layers.

One of these layers contains a high amount of platelets. Then, your dermatologist will inject that platelet-rich blood into the scalp of your face or head or continuously massage it into the skin with a device. For this, syringes or microneedling (a device with tiny needles) are used. For immediate results, the dermatologist may also inject fillers.

The entire procedure lasts about 45 minutes to an hour.

Key differences between vampire facelift and vampire facial
According to Cleveland Clinic, the vampire facelift (PRP facelift) also uses hyaluronic acid fillers along with injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Whereas, in Vampire Facial, PRP is spread on the face and then it is allowed to enter the skin through microneedling. Vampire Facial mainly works to fix problems occurring on the surface of the skin.

Benefits of Vampire Facial:

-Promotes collagen production. It helps in reducing wrinkles and fine lines.

-Evens out the skin tone and reduces acne scars.

-Rejuvenates the skin by hydrating it, making it youthful and glowing.

-It is a natural and safe treatment in which no synthetic chemicals are used.

-It is a quicker recovery method than other skin treatments, which leads to less downtime.