Regenerative Therapy Using Concentrated Growth Factors
PRP Vampire Facial® in Buffalo for skin that shows aging-related texture loss and diminished regenerative capacity - Proudly Serving Clients From Rochester, NY
Platelet-rich plasma therapy involves drawing a small blood sample, processing it to concentrate platelets and growth factors, then reintroducing that concentrated solution into the skin through micro-needling or injection. Unfiltered Beauty WNY offers the PRP Vampire Facial® to clients in Buffalo and Rochester, NY, whose skin demonstrates reduced collagen production, uneven texture, or sluggish healing response that results from diminished cellular activity as skin ages. The growth factors released from activated platelets stimulate fibroblasts—the cells responsible for collagen and elastin synthesis—to increase their production and repair activity.
The procedure begins with blood collection using a standard venipuncture technique, followed by centrifugation that separates red blood cells from the plasma layer containing concentrated platelets. This plasma is then applied to the skin surface immediately after micro-needling creates thousands of tiny channels through the epidermis, or it may be injected directly into areas needing targeted regeneration. The micro-injuries combined with growth factor exposure create a powerful regenerative signal.
Arrange a consultation to determine whether your skin's regenerative needs align with what platelet-derived growth factors can stimulate.
What Happens When Growth Factors Enter Skin Tissue
Once the concentrated PRP solution reaches the dermal layer, the growth factors bind to receptors on fibroblast cell surfaces and trigger increased production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid—the structural molecules that give skin firmness, elasticity, and hydration. The process does not produce instant visible change because cellular activity and new collagen deposition unfold over weeks. Micro-needling alone creates injury that stimulates some regeneration, but the addition of growth factors amplifies and extends that response.
After the session, your skin appears red and slightly swollen, similar to a moderate sunburn, with this reaction typically resolving within two to three days. Over the following month, you'll notice gradual improvements in texture smoothness, pore size reduction, and overall skin tone as new collagen forms and organizes within the dermal matrix. Fine lines soften, and areas that previously appeared dull or thin gain a fuller, more resilient appearance.
The Vampire Facial® does not address deep volume loss or severe laxity because the correction relies entirely on what your own cells can produce when stimulated—it enhances natural regenerative capacity rather than introducing synthetic fillers or creating mechanical tightening. Multiple sessions spaced four to six weeks apart typically produce cumulative improvement as collagen continues building with each treatment cycle.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Vampire Facial ® is protected by US Patent & Trademark Law. Only providers listed on this site are members of the Vampire Facial Provider Group, know the trade secrets of the Vampire Facial®, have agreed to use FDA approved equipment, and own license to use the “Vampire” name. Any others using the name “Vampire Facial” (or any variation) are not members of the group, are violating trademark/patent law, may be doing an inferior (even dangerous) procedure, and are subject to prosecution.
Do You Show These Signs of Aging?
- Skin color grayer because of less blood flow.
- Fine vertical lines around the mouth
- Skin texture becomes less smooth. As a result, the person looks “worn”, or “tired” or “droopy.” The lively, rosy hue (seen plainly in playing children of every skin color and in young adults) fades to a dull gray.
- Scars from trauma, acne, or chickenpox?
Ways to Rejuvenate the Face…
With many ways to rejuvenate the face, why look for a better way? You may have tried some of the following strategies:
- Skin creams and facial peels by a skilled aesthetician can be very helpful but sometimes are just not strong enough to rejuvenate the tissue adequately.
- Retin A and other prescription medications (like hydraquinone) also improve texture and should be carefully prescribed in a way that gives benefit without adverse effects. But, still, the results can be slow and less than what’s needed.
- Cosmetic surgery can remove excess skin and make the person appear younger. But, a surgical facelift can be more than what’s needed for some people (especially when lots of extra skin is not the main problem).
- Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers (like Juvederm and Restylane) lift the skin away from the bone to restore youthful volume and shape. But HA fillers can cause problems near the eye. Also, the injector of HA fillers can chase a wrinkle and create a shape that looks foreign to the person’s face or even foreign to this planet. The HA fillers do little to improve skin tone and texture.
The Vampire Facial® [trademarked by designer-physician, Charles Runels, MD] offers an innovative combination that’s become a sensation worldwide…
3 Steps of the Vampire Facial® Procedure
First, the physician (1) isolates growth factors from the patient’s blood. Then (2), the provider uses a micro-needling device to create multiple micro-punctures –both driving the isolated growth factors into the skin & creating a stimulus for tightening and rejuvenation of the collagen of the face. Then (3), these provider paints the growth factors onto the micro-punctures so that the growth factors soak into the tissue for further stimulation of tightening and skin rejuvenation.
The skin tightens, and glows with color, and scaring softens for a beautiful younger and very natural result.
1. Isolating the Magic from Your Blood
First, the physician draws your blood from your arm (just like getting a blood test done).
Then, using a centrifuge, the physician isolates platelets from that blood (platelet-rich plasma or PRP)–all within about 10 minutes in the office!
One Type of Centrifuge that Can be Used to Isolate the Growth Factors from Blood
2) Micro-Needling
12 Tiny Needles on the Head Move Up & Down at 8 Thousand Times per Minute!
(3) Coating and Soaking Your Face with Blood-Derived Growth Factors
These growth factors then activate multipotent stem cells already in the skin (tricking them into “thinking” there’s been an injury and new younger tissue should generated).
The multipotent stem cells then develop into new collagen, new blood vessels, and new fatty tissue trying to “repair” the skin that was never injured!
- The result…younger-appearing skin!
- The effects of the procedure improve for 2 to 3 months and last for at least 1 to 2 years!
- The multipotent stem cells then develop into new collagen, new blood vessels, and new fatty tissue trying to “repair” the skin that was never injured!
- The result…younger-appearing skin!
- The effects of the procedure improve for 2 to 3 months and last for at least 1 to 2 years!
Use Your Blood to Rejuvenate Your Face…
The Vampire Facial® procedure is not for everyone!
Many would do better with surgery, or laser therapy, or Botox®, or simply PRP or an HA filler used alone. All of the providers on this web site display passion about offering you the right procedure for your face.--
Vampire Breast Lift® | Official Web Site | Research | Before & Afters
Only members of the Vampire Breast Lift ® Provider Group are licensed to perform the procedure.
The group includes plastic surgeons and gynecologists in multiple countries and in most states in the US. Any others using the name "Vampire Breast Lift" (or any variation) violate US law, may be doing an inferior procedure, and are subject to prosecution.
Do You Show Any of These 5 Signs of the Aging Breast?
1. Skin color becomes more gray because of less blood flow.
2. Shape of the breast becomes collapsed and droopy.
3. Sensation decreased after breast feeding, or implants, other surgery, or aging.
4. Inverted nipples.
5. Crinkling, crate-paper skin around the cleavage area.
3 Steps of the Vampire Breast Lift ® Procedure
(1) Evaluate Shape and where the shape can be enhanced to create a younger, more attractive appearance.
(2) Preparation of the growth factors for injection...
First, the injector (1) isolates growth factors from the patient's blood. (2) When these growth factors enter the breast (injected by the physician), then muti-potent stem cells become activated to grow new tissue. This new tissue includes new collagen, new fatty tissue (for smoothness), and new blood vessels (for a healthy glow).
Then she "activates" those platelets to cause the release from the platelets of at least 8 growth factors that would normally be used to heal injured tissue.
These growth factors work like magic to cause increased collagen & new blood flow. To rejuvenate new skin, these growth factors must be put back into your breast.
(3) Injecting the Magic into Your Breast
Using numbing cream and a very small needle (for almost no pain), the physician injects the woman's own growth factors back into her breast in a particular way. These growth factors then activate multipotent stem cells already in the skin (tricking them into "thinking" there's been an injury and new younger tissue should generated).
Modeled After the Vampire Facelift ® Procedure...
The multipotent stem cells then develop into new collagen, new blood vessels, and new fatty tissue trying to "repair" the skin that was never injured!
The result...younger-appearing skin and increased volume of fatty tissue!
The effects of the procedure improve for 2 to 3 months and last for at least 1 to 2 years!
Use Your Blood to Rejuvenate Your Breast...
The Vampire Breast Lift ® procedure is not for everyone.
Many would do better with surgery (if you want a dramatic change in cup size). All of the providers on this web site display passion about offering you the right procedure for your face.
What Clients Want to Know Before Treatment
Questions about the blood-drawing process, recovery expectations, and realistic timelines come up frequently during consultations for regenerative treatments.
What exactly gets injected back into the skin?
Only your own blood plasma—specifically the portion containing concentrated platelets and the growth factors they release—gets reintroduced, with all red blood cells and most of the liquid plasma removed during centrifugation.
How long does the growth factor activity continue after the session?
Platelets remain active for several days after application, releasing growth factors that continue stimulating fibroblast activity for weeks as the cells respond to the regenerative signals.
What does recovery involve after micro-needling with PRP?
Expect redness and sensitivity for two to three days, with some pinpoint bleeding immediately after the procedure that resolves quickly. Buffalo's drier winter air can intensify temporary tightness, making post-treatment moisturizing particularly important during colder months.
Why do results take weeks to become visible?
Collagen production and tissue remodeling are biological processes that unfold gradually as fibroblasts increase activity, synthesize new structural proteins, and organize them into functional dermal architecture—none of this happens instantly.
What skin concerns respond best to PRP therapy?
Fine lines, uneven texture, enlarged pores, mild pigmentation irregularities, and overall dullness show the most consistent improvement because these concerns stem from collagen loss and cellular sluggishness that growth factor stimulation can directly address.
Unfiltered Beauty WNY evaluates your skin's current regenerative capacity and the specific concerns you want addressed to determine whether PRP therapy provides meaningful correction or whether combining it with other modalities produces better outcomes. Schedule an evaluation to discuss your skin's baseline condition and realistic expectations for growth factor-driven regeneration.
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