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What should you know about microneedling blood facial?

Equipment and setting used in Microneedling
Illustration: Equipment and setting used in Microneedling

Short answer

A blood facial usually combines microneedling with platelet-containing plasma from your own blood, but sterile preparation and medical assessment remain essential.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Common combination
Blood processing with controlled microneedling
Before treatment
Discuss bleeding risks, medicines, infection, and scarring history
Safety feature
Sterile collection, processing, and single-use needles

What the treatment involves

A clinician takes a blood sample, processes it, and applies a selected blood component to skin during or after controlled microneedling. The punctures create a healing response, while the added plasma is intended to support the treatment area. The name can describe different protocols, so the exact preparation, equipment, and application method should be clear before consent. It is not a substitute for diagnosing acne, melasma, active infection, or another skin condition.

Preparing and caring for skin

Choose a licensed medical setting that uses sterile, single-use needles and explains how blood is collected and processed. Tell the clinician about bleeding disorders, medicines that affect clotting, immune problems, active cold sores, and any history of abnormal scarring. Afterward, keep hands away from the area, follow the prescribed cleansing routine, and protect skin from sunlight. Discuss whether Microneedling, Fractional Laser Treatment, or RF Microneedling better matches your goal.

When to seek medical help

Get medical advice for worsening pain, heat, swelling, pus, spreading redness, fever, or blisters. Seek urgent help for breathing difficulty, facial swelling, fainting, or heavy bleeding. Persistent darkening can occur after inflammation and should be reviewed, especially if you are prone to Melasma or have Sun-Damaged Skin.

Questions for your doctor

Ask what blood component will be used, how it is prepared, which areas will be treated, what aftercare is required, and which symptoms mean you should contact the clinic.

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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

City

Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Is a blood facial the same as a facial mask?

No. The term often refers to a medical procedure using processed blood components with microneedling, rather than a cosmetic mask.

Can everyone have this treatment?

No. Medical history, medicines, active skin disease, and bleeding concerns can change whether it is appropriate.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.