vampire facial

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vampire facial (plural vampire facials)

  1. (slang) 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.
    • 2024 April 26, Roni Caryn Rabin, “At Least Three Women Were Infected With H.I.V. After ‘Vampire Facials’”, in The New York Times[1], →ISSN:
      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.