Vampire Lift (Facial PRP / Platelet-Rich Plasma)

The vampire lift, also known as a PRP or platelet-rich plasma treatment, is one of the signature aesthetic procedures at DR.MEK's private dermatology practice on the Kurfürstendamm in Berlin-Charlottenburg. The treatment uses the patient's own blood: a small sample is taken from a superficial vein and spun in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate the platelet-rich plasma. This concentrate is then injected into the skin in small doses. Platelets carry…

Because the plasma is derived from the patient's own blood rather than from synthetic fillers or active substances, many people choose it as a gentle, biocompatible option for facial rejuvenation. Common treatment areas include the face, the delicate skin around the eyes, the neck, the décolleté and the back of the hands. To keep the procedure comfortable, an anaesthetic cream is applied roughly 30 minutes before treatment. The session itself involves…

Mild, temporary effects such as redness, small wheals at the injection sites, swelling or minor bruising can occur and usually settle within a few days. To achieve the most noticeable results, the practice recommends a course of three sessions spaced about four weeks apart. The same autologous-blood approach can also be directed at the scalp, where it is associated with stimulation of the hair follicles. A consultation with the dermatologist precedes…