vampire facial

noun

The combination of facial microneedling with the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) derived from the patient's own blood, thought to contain growth factors that increase collagen production.

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nounvampire facial (plural vampire facials)

plural vampire facials

  1. slangThe combination of facial microneedling with the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) derived from the patient's own blood, thought to contain growth factors that increase collagen production.

    At least three women were infected with H.I.V. during cosmetic “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed spa in Albuquerque, federal officials said Thursday.

    2024 April 26, Roni Caryn Rabin, “At Least Three Women Were Infected With H.I.V. After ‘Vampire Facials’”, in The New York Times, →ISSN
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