The Vampire Facelift, also known as the PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Facelift, is an advanced skin rejuvenation therapy that uses growth factors from the patient’s own blood to stimulate collagen production, tissue repair, and cellular regeneration. This treatment helps improve skin elasticity, hydration, and overall texture, making it an effective solution for reducing the appearance of stretch marks. Stretch marks develop due to rapid skin stretching, which causes micro-tears in the dermis. The PRP Facelift accelerates skin healing, boosts collagen renewal, and improves skin texture, helping fade both new and old stretch marks naturally.

Stretch marks form when the dermis tears under rapid skin expansion — pregnancy, growth spurts, or significant weight changes. The resulting scars replace normal collagen architecture with thin, disorganised fibres that sit lower than surrounding skin. Vampire facelift therapy for stretch marks uses your own platelet-rich plasma to reactivate repair processes in these damaged zones.

This treatment uses PRP extracted from the patient’s blood, which is then applied to the affected areas through microneedling or direct injections to promote skin regeneration and healing. The process involves:

Blood Extraction & PRP Preparation – A small blood sample is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to isolate platelet-rich plasma.

PRP Application – The PRP is either injected into stretch marks or applied using microneedling to penetrate deep into the skin layers.

Stimulating Collagen Production – Growth factors in PRP accelerate skin repair, filling in stretch marks and improving skin texture.

Enhancing Skin Hydration & Elasticity – PRP helps restore skin moisture and improves its resilience, making stretch marks less visible.

Striae Rubra (Red/Purple Marks) – Fresh stretch marks still have active blood supply and respond fastest to PRP. The growth factors accelerate the natural healing process already underway, often producing noticeable flattening and colour reduction.

Striae Alba (White/Silver Marks) – Mature stretch marks have minimal blood flow and dormant fibroblasts. PRP reactivates these cells by flooding the area with concentrated growth factors.

Post-Pregnancy Abdominal Striae – Pregnancy stretch marks often cover large surface areas with varying depths. Our dermatologists use a grid injection pattern to distribute PRP evenly, treating the deepest marks with higher concentrations while.

The depth of stretch mark damage determines how our dermatologists design your PRP protocol. Shallow, narrow striae on the upper arms or thighs may respond well to superficial PRP injections paired with microneedling to improve absorption. Wider abdominal striae from pregnancy often require deeper dermal injections at multiple points along each mark, with higher PRP volumes per session.

Stimulating Collagen Production – Stimulating collagen and elastin production to repair damaged skin.

Reducing Stretch Mark Visibility – Reducing the depth, size, and color of stretch marks over time.

Enhancing Skin Regeneration – Enhancing skin regeneration, making stretch marks less noticeable.

Improving Skin Firmness & Hydration – Improving skin firmness and hydration, restoring a smoother texture.

Dual-Spin Centrifugation – Two centrifuge cycles separate red blood cells from platelet-rich plasma more effectively than single-spin methods.

Grid Injection Technique – Rather than random placement, our dermatologists map injection points in a measured grid pattern across each stretch mark.

Combination with Microneedling – For extensive stretch mark areas, we may apply remaining PRP topically after creating microchannels with a device.

PRP preparation for stretch mark treatment follows a precise protocol at Claire Derma. We draw approximately 20 to 30 millilitres of blood, then process it in a dual-spin centrifuge to isolate a platelet concentration three to five times above baseline levels.

Fades New & Old Stretch Marks – Effective for both red and white stretch marks.

Boosts Natural Skin Repair – Enhances collagen regeneration for long-term improvement.

Improves Skin Texture & Firmness – Reduces roughness and uneven skin tone.

Minimally Invasive & Safe – Uses the body’s own healing factors, reducing the risk of side effects.

Hydrates & Strengthens Skin – Increases moisture retention and elasticity.

Long-Lasting Results – Continued improvement over months with lasting effects.

Benefit – Safe for All Skin Tones – Unlike laser treatments that carry pigmentation risks for Fitzpatrick types IV through VI, PRP injections work through biological signalling rather than thermal damage.

Benefit – Progressive Collagen Rebuilding – Each PRP session initiates a collagen remodelling cycle that continues for eight to twelve weeks. Patients often notice that stretch marks look better at their follow-up appointment than they did.

Benefit – Minimal Downtime – PRP injections cause mild swelling and pinpoint redness that fades within one to two days. There is no wound care required, no peeling phase, and no activity restrictions.

PRP therapy for stretch marks offers distinct advantages over ablative treatments like fractional CO2 laser, particularly for patients with darker skin tones who face higher risks of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from heat-based devices. Because PRP uses your own blood components, allergic reactions and rejection are not concerns.

This treatment is ideal for individuals who:

Have stretch marks from pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or growth spurts.

Want to improve skin elasticity and hydration.

Prefer a non-surgical, natural approach to stretch mark reduction.

Are looking for long-lasting, progressive skin repair.

Recovery from each PRP session for stretch marks is straightforward. The treated area may appear slightly swollen and pink for 24 to 48 hours. We advise avoiding hot showers, saunas, and strenuous exercise for the first 48 hours to prevent excessive inflammation at injection sites. Moisturising with a gentle, fragrance-free barrier cream is recommended from day one.