Microneedling combined with your own platelet-rich plasma — the original "vampire facial" — for collagen rebuild, tone correction, and acne-scar smoothing.
What a Vampire Facial actually is
A Vampire Facial is microneedling followed by topical application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) drawn from your own blood. The microneedles create thousands of micro-channels in the skin; PRP — a concentrated soup of growth factors — gets driven straight into those channels. The result: faster healing, thicker collagen rebuild, and skin that looks visibly smoother and more even-toned within 4 to 6 weeks.
The process at Bar Beauty
We draw a small vial of your blood, spin it down in the centrifuge to isolate the PRP layer, then numb your face for 30 to 45 minutes with topical lidocaine. Microneedling depth is set based on your concern — 0.5mm for tone, 1.5 to 2.5mm for acne scars or deep texture work. PRP goes on top during and after the pass. Total appointment: 75 to 90 minutes.
Who it’s for
Acne scarring (boxcar, rolling, ice-pick), early fine lines, sun damage, dull tone, and patients who want to skip synthetic ingredients. PRP is autologous (from your own body), so allergic reactions are essentially impossible. All skin tones welcome.
Vampire Facial vs Microneedling alone vs Exosomes vs PDRN
Microneedling alone is excellent and works. Adding PRP accelerates healing and amplifies collagen rebuild, especially for scar work. Exosomes are a newer alternative — donor-derived signaling molecules that often produce faster results than PRP but cost more. PDRN is a different molecule entirely (salmon DNA fragments) with strong anti-inflammatory effects. We help you pick the right one at consultation.
Recovery
Pink-faced for 24 to 48 hours, possibly some pinpoint bruising. We send you home with a post-treatment kit. Most patients book 3 to 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart for full scar work, or single sessions for maintenance.
Book your free consultation
Speak with a licensed Bar Beauty injector or laser tech. We’ll review your goals, walk through options, and give you a clear plan — zero pressure.
46 Fort York Blvd, Toronto · 416-923-1200 · Open 7 days
Why patients across Toronto choose Bar Beauty
Every treatment is performed by a licensed nurse, doctor, or laser tech — never an aesthetician. We’re transparent about pricing, honest about what works for your specific case, and we won’t sell you a package you don’t need. Our clinic at 46 Fort York Blvd is closer than you think — see our contact page for directions and parking, or browse our journal for the science behind every protocol.