Single-Handed Vampire Facial: Combining Microneedling with Platelet-Rich Plasma for Single-Hand Use

The document describes a novel modification to the micro-needling procedure, which is used for various dermatological treatments such as skin rejuvenation, acne scars, and androgenetic alopecia. The authors introduced a technique that allows for the simultaneous application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with micro-needling using a single hand. This was achieved by attaching a derma roller (micro-needling device) to a 5 ml pipette with sterile micropore tape. The pipette, loaded with PRP, had its distal end cut to align with the barrel of the derma roller, enabling the practitioner to squeeze and release PRP over the treatment area while rolling the device. This innovation eliminates the need for an assistant to apply PRP, making the procedure more efficient and potentially reducing costs. The document does not provide data from a study or patient outcomes, but rather presents a procedural innovation for combining two therapies into a single-handed technique.