Kim Kardashian‘s vampire $1500 vampire facial promises younger, firmer-looking skin. But does it actually work?
The blood facial or “Vampire Facelift,” trademarked by Alabama doctor Charles Runels, draws about two teaspoons of blood from the patient’s arm, separates the platelets, and then injects the plasma into the face to stimulate collagen production and remove fine lines and acne scars.
Oscar attendees received a gift certificate for the Vampire Facelift in their swag bags last month, and the procedure was documented on Sunday night’s episode of “Kim and Kourtney Take Miami,” when Kim underwent the controversial treatment at the Miami Institute for Age Management.
Doctors are split on whether the procedure works, but results are temporary regardless, with improvement in skin’s appearance lasting a few days to a few months at best.
Infections are a potential risk, especially if the procedure is performed at a medical spa with little medical supervision. Some states don’t require medical spas to be licensed or regulated if they’re owned by or affiliated with a physician — and a doctor isn’t required to be physically present at the spa while procedures are performed.
While there is no reliable evidence that Vampire facials work, if you decide to try one, make sure to do so under a doctor’s care, and don’t expect dramatic or long-lasting results.
See Kim Kardashian’s vampire facelift video below.