Both vampire facials and microneedling have pros and cons, so it's worth comparing them before undergoing a procedure.
One of the ways the Kardashians have influenced us is with the beauty trends they kick off. One of the most notorious is Kim Kardashians vampire facial, which involves an extract of your own blood either being injected into the skin or topically applied over the skin to initiate a localized growth cell response.
Microneedling, on the other hand, is a quick collagen-inducting treatment that penetrates the skin with microneedles. Both have pros and cons, but most people want to know why they should opt for these invasive treatments instead of affordable DIY skin masks that leave the skin radiant.
Read on to find out about the benefits of these treatments and which onemay ultimately be better for you.
Over the years, Kim Kardashian has tried out many beauty treatments, some of which she regrets. The vampire facial that she famously tried relies on the use of ones own cells as opposed to a foreign serum. When highlighting the difference between vampire facials and microneedling, Renew Medical Aestheticspoints out that your own cells are the best thing for rejuvenating your skin and are thought to be superior to the foreign concoction that is injected during microneedling procedures.
The main advantage of a vampire facial is that it uses your own cells, which is said to be extremely powerful when it comes to skin rejuvenation. The downside? According to Vogue, it can leave some serious bruising. The article outlining what you need to know before getting a vampire facialclaims that bruising can take up to 10 days to diminish, which can cause quite an inconvenience.
The platelet-rich plasma treatment, otherwise known as taking your own blood to initiate a growth cell response, can be performed topically or as an injection. When its applied topically, some vampire facials involve microneedling first and then the platelet-rich plasma topical application afterward. If this is the case, then youre really getting a more extensive treatment with the vampire facial, undergoing microneedling and platelet-rich plasma in the same session.
According toClinique de Mode, the bruising and redness that follows a microneedling session will start to improve significantly after the first 24 hours. Those who have had the treatment have said that bruising and swelling tends to go down after a few days. The bruising is also described as being faint enough to cover with makeup. However, its important to keep in mind that each individual will respond differently to the treatment and have a different recovery time.
With both microneedling and vampire facials, there is a need for maintenance. Experts recommend returning for follow-up appointments after three months in order to continue seeing results. But initially, microneedling treatments are often spaced out across approximately three appointments every couple of weeks. On the other hand, just one vampire facial is enough for some patients to see results, while others return for subsequent treatments after a month. This is something else to consider when trying to choose which treatment is right for you.
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Both vampire facials and microneedling will cost you more than a DIY facemask or even a store-bought skin treatment. Neither treatment is cheap, but microneedling tends to be slightly more cost-effective. When you factor in the reality that after three months youll need to have more treatments, vampire facials can get very expensive. This is one of the biggest considerations that ultimately leads people to choosemicroneedling instead.
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The treatment of microneedling in addition to the platelet-rich plasma is obviously going to take longer than microneedling on its own. Although neither treatment takes very long to complete, vampire facials can take slightly longer, which is another difference that can help those who are interested determine which treatment is right for them.
This might be an obvious point but it does turn a lot of people off. Youll have to have your own blood drawn for your vampire facial which can cause pain if the area is not numbed in advance. When the blood is injected, there might be a small amount of pain, particularly around the most sensitive areas of the face. Similarly, there can be slight pain in the most sensitive areas during a microneedling treatment but neither is described as being unbearably painful.
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If pain is not an issue for you but you do have a sensitive stomach, its better to go with microneedling over a vampire facial. For anyone who doesnt like looking at blood, a vampire facial will probably be extremely overwhelming for you. Dont forget that if its topically being applied to your face, youll be able to feel and smell it, which can also be a problem for those with sensitive stomachs.
There are a few differences between microneedling and a vampire facial to consider. Although microneedling tends to be cheaper, easier to recover from, and quicker to perform, it is also thought to be slightly less effective. If dealing with blood isnt an issue for you, a vampire facial is likely to yield more impressive results thanks to the use of your own personal cells.
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