What should you know about vampire facial for under eyes?

A vampire facial usually uses your own blood sample to prepare platelet-rich plasma, which may then be applied after needling or introduced with injections. Under-eye skin is thin and close to the eye, so temporary puffiness, bruising, redness, tenderness, or pinpoint marks can be more noticeable there. PRP cannot correct every cause of dark circles: shadows from facial structure, visible vessels, allergies, and true pigment changes may need different approaches. Read about [Platelet-Rich Plasma](/materials/platelet-rich-plasma/) and the [PRP Centrifuge Kit](/technology/centrifuge-prp-kit/).

Have the clinician examine the skin and ask about allergies, eczema, eye disease, contact lenses, cold sores, medicines that affect bleeding, and previous cosmetic procedures. Confirm whether the plan is surface application, microneedling, or injections, and which areas will be avoided. After treatment, follow instructions for cleansing and cooling, avoid rubbing the eyes, and do not apply unapproved active products close to the lash line. Protect the area from sun while bruising or redness settles. Arrange a review if the appearance is not following the expected healing pattern.

Get urgent medical assessment for severe eye pain, reduced or blurred vision, double vision, marked light sensitivity, difficulty moving the eye, or rapidly increasing swelling. Contact the clinic for worsening warmth, pus, spreading redness, fever, or a rash of blisters. Breathing difficulty or swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat requires emergency help. Bruising alone can occur after treatment, but it should be discussed if it is expanding or accompanied by significant pain.

Ask about the clinician's experience with under-eye procedures, the exact depth and delivery method, expected swelling, and alternatives for your particular cause of dark circles. Ask when to remove contact lenses, which symptoms need same-day review, and how follow-up will be arranged.