YOUR TREATMENT GUIDE
PRP facial / Vampire Facial
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is prepared from a sample of your own blood. A “Vampire Facial” may refer to different combinations of PRP and skin treatment, so ask exactly which technique is proposed.
General patient education. Your clinician’s written instructions take priority because your device, product, medical history and treatment intensity may differ.
Before your appointment
- Review medicines, blood or platelet disorders, infection, anemia and prior reactions to blood draws. Do not stop blood thinners or anti-inflammatory medicines without your prescriber’s advice.
- Eat and drink normally unless given different instructions or a fluid restriction. Confirm how to prepare the skin or scalp.
What happens at your visit
The visit may include a blood draw, preparation of the sample and a skin procedure. Confirm whether PRP will be injected or used with microneedling, what sterile equipment is used and what numbing is offered.
Aftercare & recovery
- Follow the specific plan for scalp injections or a PRP facial; these are different procedures. Ask when to wash, apply products, exercise and return to your routine.
- Avoid rubbing injection sites. For a facial combined with microneedling, follow the skin-barrier aftercare instructions as well.
Results & follow-up
Cosmetic response varies and evidence is still developing. There is no guaranteed lift, glow or wrinkle correction. Bruising, tenderness and skin irritation may occur; recovery depends on the accompanying procedure.
Your questions, answered
Is it safe because it uses my own blood?
Your own blood does not eliminate infection, handling or procedural risks. Sterile blood collection, processing and treatment technique remain essential.
Is PRP with microneedling FDA-approved?
FDA authorization of a microneedling device does not mean approval to deliver PRP into skin. Ask about the evidence, limitations and alternatives for the proposed combination.
Who needs extra assessment?
Tell the clinician about anemia, platelet or bleeding disorders, infections, immune conditions and medicines affecting bleeding. Do not stop a prescribed blood thinner or other medicine independently.
What should I do afterward?
Follow instructions for the exact skin treatment as well as the blood-draw site. Keep treated skin clean, avoid picking and use only approved aftercare products.
When should I call?
Seek advice for increasing redness, heat, pain, drainage, fever or bleeding that does not stop. Do not dismiss worsening symptoms as a normal “purge.”
Planning your visit
How much will it cost, and is insurance accepted?
Ask for an individualized estimate before treatment, including the proposed course, follow-up and any separate products or prescriptions. Cosmetic services are generally self-pay; medically necessary care depends on your plan and eligibility. Do not assume a consultation is free.
Can I have treatment at the first visit?
An assessment comes first. Same-day treatment depends on suitability, preparation, availability and informed consent. Tell us about upcoming travel or events when arranging your visit.
What if I am pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication?
Tell the clinician before booking a procedure. Elective cosmetic treatment may be deferred. Bring a complete medication and supplement list; never stop prescribed medicines just to prepare for a cosmetic visit without the prescriber’s advice.
Can I see before-and-after results?
Ask whether consented, real patient examples are available for your treatment and skin type. Lighting, angle and timing affect comparisons. Illustrative website images are not proof of a treatment outcome or a promise of your result.
Who do I contact afterward?
Call 510-777-1000 during Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM or Saturday 9 AM–2 PM Pacific. If we are assisting another patient, leave your name and callback number. For urgent symptoms after hours, seek prompt medical care instead of waiting for a message response. Call 911 for an emergency.
When to get help
Call for worsening pain, increasing redness, drainage, fever or persistent bleeding.
For severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, get medical care promptly. Call 911 for breathing difficulty, stroke symptoms or another emergency. The website form is not monitored for urgent medical concerns.
Still have a question?
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Patient education sources
Information checked October 28, 2026. These references provide general education, not Osita-specific treatment protocols.