Medical aesthetics
Vampire Facial
A physician-supervised treatment that channels your own platelet-rich plasma into freshly microneedled skin — using your body's own growth factors to rejuvenate texture, tone and glow.
Refresh dull, tired-looking skin with your own growth factors
Sometimes skin just looks tired — a little dull, a little uneven, missing the natural glow it used to have. You’re not necessarily after volume or a lift. You want your skin to look renewed and healthy, using the most natural tools available.
The Vampire Facial does exactly that, by putting your own biology to work.
How the Vampire Facial works
The Vampire Facial combines microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) drawn from a small sample of your own blood.
- A small blood draw. We take a small sample and concentrate the platelet-rich plasma, which is rich in your body’s own growth factors.
- Microneedling. Fine needles create controlled micro-channels in the surface of your skin, prompting a natural renewal response.
- PRP applied to the surface. Your PRP is applied over the freshly treated skin, so those growth factors can enhance the rejuvenation process.
The result supports improved texture, tone and a natural glow over the following weeks — all using your own biology.
Vampire Facial vs. Vampire Face Lift
These two treatments share a name but do different things — keep them straight:
- Vampire Facial — microneedling combined with PRP applied to the skin’s surface, to improve texture and glow.
- Vampire Face Lift — injectable PRP, with or without stem cells, to help restore facial volume and tone. No microneedling.
Why choose Utah Stem Cells & USC MedSpa
- Medical oversight. Your treatment is supervised under Medical Director Dr. William Cimikoski, and your PRP is prepared and handled in a physician-led setting.
- Your own biology. The growth factors come from you — nothing foreign is introduced.
- Honest guidance. If the Vampire Facial isn’t the right fit for your goals, we’ll tell you.
- One clinic in Sandy. Consultation, treatment and follow-up in a single, physician-led clinic in the Salt Lake Valley.
Who it’s for and what to expect
Good candidates are generally people wanting to refresh dull or uneven-looking skin and refine texture using a natural approach. Every plan begins with a physician evaluation to confirm you’re a candidate. The treatment is performed in-office in a single visit, a topical numbing preparation keeps you comfortable, and mild redness afterward typically settles within a day or two. Results build gradually, and your provider will give you clear, realistic expectations for your skin.
This page is for general education. It is not medical advice and is not a promise of any particular result. Treatment suitability is determined by the physician based on individual evaluation.
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Physician-led care
Your care is led by Dr. William Cimikoski
Every treatment plan at Utah Stem Cells is guided by our Medical Director, Dr. William Cimikoski — so you get a genuine evaluation and honest, physician-led guidance from the first consultation onward.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Vampire Facial?
A Vampire Facial combines microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) drawn from a small sample of your own blood. The microneedling creates micro-channels in the skin's surface, and your PRP — rich in growth factors — is applied over the treated area to enhance the natural renewal process, supporting improved texture, tone and glow.
Where does the PRP come from?
It comes from you. A small blood sample is taken and processed to concentrate the platelet-rich plasma, which is then applied to your skin during the same visit. Because it's your own biological material, the treatment works with your body rather than introducing anything foreign.
How is the Vampire Facial different from the Vampire Face Lift?
This is an important distinction. The Vampire Facial is microneedling with PRP applied to the skin's surface to improve texture and glow. The Vampire Face Lift is injectable PRP — with or without stem cells — used to help restore facial volume and tone, and it does not involve microneedling. Your provider can help you choose between them or explain how they differ for your goals.
What skin concerns can it help with?
It's often chosen to refresh dull or uneven-looking skin, refine texture and support an overall healthier glow. During your consultation the physician reviews your skin and goals to confirm whether the Vampire Facial is the right fit for you.
Is there downtime, and does it hurt?
A topical numbing preparation is typically used for comfort during the microneedling portion. Most people experience some redness afterward, similar to a mild sunburn, that generally settles within a day or two. Your provider will explain aftercare and realistic downtime for your skin.
When will I see results, and how many sessions are recommended?
Because the treatment relies on your skin's gradual renewal, results build over the following weeks and often improve across a short series of sessions. Outcomes vary from person to person, which is why the physician sets honest expectations for your specific skin.
How is Utah Stem Cells different?
Your treatment is medically supervised under Dr. William Cimikoski, and your PRP is prepared and handled in a physician-led clinic rather than a walk-in cosmetic setting. We're honest about candidacy: if the Vampire Facial isn't right for you, we'll say so. Consultation, treatment and follow-up all happen under one roof in Sandy.
How do I get started?
Book a free, no-pressure consultation. We'll review your skin and goals, explain what the Vampire Facial can and can't do, and recommend a plan only if it's a good fit.