“I’ve tried a lot of weird shit in the name of beauty, but this definitely tops the cake.”
PRP ‘Vampire’ Facial is a fast growing ‘Hollywood’ facial trend. In Korea, various PRP facials have been readily available for years even before it became popular as the ‘Vampire Facial.’ And now, Korean dermatologists offer more advanced and accurate PRP treatments with longer lasting benefits than ever.
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatment, which started as a way to speed up healing for sports injuries, is a facial rejuvenation procedure that involves using the body’s own blood plasma after it’s been processed to increase its platelets. The concentration of platelets in the plasma activates several growth factors, which stimulates the healing of soft tissue by producing collagen and keratin.
Benefits of PRP ‘Vampire’ Facial
- Skin texture and acne scar improvements
- Sun damage improvements
- Tightened pores and minimized fine lines
- Collagen stimulation with improved skin cell turnover
- Evenly hydrated glowing skin
PRP Back in the Day
Living in Seoul, the Mecca of beauty treatments, I’ve come across some interesting beauty procedures over the years. Non-invasive skin-improving treatments always intrigue me the most. After I got over the discomforting idea of having my own blood drawn out to be re-injected into my face, I gave the PRP facial a try. I’ve tried a lot of weird shit in the name of beauty, but this definitely tops the cake.
The result? I wasn’t impressed. It took over a week for the tiny needle marks to disappear after the treatment. And two weeks later, I had a slightly more youthful looking skin. But nothing more than what a few rounds of regular spa facials would achieve. At least I was able to check off ‘Vampire Facial’ off my list of facials to try…
The New PRP
Now, almost four years later, I took another stab at PRP treatment at Banobagi Petit Clinic (a branch of Bangobagi Plastic Surgery and Dermatology that specializes in non-invasive procedures).
Why Another Try?
Last year, I met my ultimate HG dermatologist at Banobagi Clinic. My experience with Dr. Barn of Banobagi taught me that having the right doctor makes a huge difference. Read about my Thermage FLX experience that changed my view on dermatology treatments here.
So with my trust in the Banobagi experience, I opted to try out the Banobagi Waterglow PRP treatment that was provided by Seoul Cosmetic Surgery.
Bangobagi Water Glow PRP
Unlike the popular PRP microneedling procedures in the U.S. that are sometimes done by doctors but often performed by medical estheticians, Banobagi Waterglow PRP treatment is carefully designed according to each patient’s skin conditions and performed only by Banobagi doctors.
Banobagi uses Derma Shine Pro Mesogun (a 9 pin micro-needle injector) to inject PRP for more controlled precision, accuracy, and deeper penetration into the skin layer. Derma Shine injection is infamous in Korea, often called the celebrity secret to glowing skin. Now, imagine the marriage of Derma Shine injection and PRP.
My procedure went smoothly. I didn’t feel the above and beyond “Banobagi detailist” touch that I got from Dr. Barn at Banobagi Dermatology, but the doctor at Bangobagi Petit Clinic did customize the Waterglow PRP according to my skin condition and what I wanted.
It was such a different experience from my first PRP attempt four years ago. I was completely healed in a few days. In two weeks, my skin condition improved beyond my expectations. Pores smaller, skin firmer, with that ‘youthful glow’ that I’m always chasing!
It’s been nine weeks now, and I still have the glow!
If you want to try PRP facial at its best, get Banobagi Waterglow PRP via Seoul Cosmetic Surgery when you’re in Seoul. I promise, you’ll love it.
