More Natural.
More Subtle.
Not Sculptra.
PRP-based facial rejuvenation for patients who want conservative improvement without aggressive volume replacement.
Despite the name, a Vampire Facelift is not surgery and PRP does not literally lift the face. At Bolus, we separate the marketing name from what the treatment can realistically accomplish.
SCHEDULE A FACIAL ASSESSMENTSubtle structural support + your own PRP.
A Bolus Vampire Facelift may combine platelet-rich plasma with a conservative amount of hyaluronic-acid filler when appropriate.
PRP
Autologous platelet-rich plasma provides the biologic component of the treatment.
Selective HA Support
A conservative amount of hyaluronic-acid filler may be used to provide immediate structural support where clinically appropriate.
Subtle Rejuvenation
The objective is conservative tissue and skin-quality improvement rather than aggressive facial volumization.
Vampire Facelift vs Sculptra.
They are not interchangeable treatments.
| Question | Vampire Facelift | Sculptra |
|---|---|---|
| Primary goal | Subtle regenerative rejuvenation | Progressive collagen biostimulation and structural restoration |
| Degree of correction | Subtle | Potentially substantially greater when appropriately planned |
| Immediate support | Possible when HA is incorporated | Not the primary endpoint |
| Best candidate | Patient seeking conservative, natural-looking improvement | Patient with more meaningful facial volume loss or need for global collagen restoration |
| Biologic strategy | Autologous PRP | PLLA biostimulation |
| Full-face correction | Limited | Can play a major role in a comprehensive facial plan |
| Bolus positioning | Gentle regenerative option | Preferred when substantially greater collagen restoration is needed |
PRP cannot replace every aesthetic tool.
Volume Loss
Dermal filler, Sculptra or another structural strategy may outperform PRP when true volume restoration is required.
Texture + Fine Lines
PRP may be useful, but laser, microneedling or combination treatment may provide greater correction depending on the skin.
Pigment + Sun Damage
BBL, MOXI, chemical peels and customized skincare are generally more directly targeted to pigment than PRP.
Where PRP performs best - and where it does not.
2025 Systematic Review
A review of 20 studies involving 514 patients found the most consistent improvement signals for skin thickness and elasticity. Improvements were less consistently demonstrated for wrinkles, texture and dyschromia, while hydration showed the weakest evidence.
READ THE REVIEWPRP + Hyaluronic Acid Randomized Trial
A randomized prospective trial involving 93 patients compared PRP, hyaluronic acid and combined PRP plus HA facial treatment. The combination produced greater improvement in patient-reported facial appearance than either component alone in that protocol.
READ THE STUDYImportant Evidence Limitation
A 2024 overview of systematic reviews concluded that the overall facial-rejuvenation evidence remains insufficient for firm conclusions because many underlying studies are small, uncontrolled or methodologically inconsistent.
READ THE REVIEWVampire Facelift questions.
Is this actually a facelift?
No. It is not surgery and should not be expected to reproduce a surgical facelift. Vampire Facelift is a consumer term used for PRP-based facial rejuvenation strategies.
Is it more natural than filler?
PRP is prepared from your own blood. However, a Bolus treatment may also incorporate a conservative amount of hyaluronic-acid filler when appropriate. Natural-looking results depend on treatment planning, anatomy and technique rather than simply avoiding filler.
Is Vampire Facelift better than Sculptra?
Not when substantial collagen restoration or facial volume correction is required. Sculptra is generally the more powerful strategy for appropriately selected patients requiring progressive structural biostimulation. Vampire Facelift occupies a more conservative role.
What does PRP feel like when injected?
Patients may experience pressure, temporary warmth, flushing, tenderness or swelling during and after injection. Sensations vary between patients.
Is there downtime?
Downtime is generally limited, although swelling, tenderness, redness and bruising can occur following blood draw and facial injections.
How do I know which treatment I need?
That is exactly why assessment matters. Volume loss, pigmentation, texture, laxity, fine lines and dynamic wrinkles are different problems and often require different treatment modalities.
If you want a bigger result, choose the appropriate treatment - not the trendiest name.
Sometimes PRP is exactly enough. Sometimes Sculptra, filler, laser or combination therapy makes considerably more sense. Our job is to know the difference.
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