This Tate Aesthetics treatment begins with professional microneedling: a device-based procedure that creates controlled microchannels in the skin. The procedure, depth, treatment area, and recovery plan are selected for you.
VAMP Advanced is then applied topically as part of the appointment. Its formula combines PDRN, non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid, vitamins, amino acids, and minerals.
You may know it as the “salmon sperm facial.” The clinical ingredient people are searching for is PDRN. Vogue reported that Kim Kardashian had tried an injectable polynucleotide treatment and brought the viral facial into the wider beauty conversation.
Tatev performing the microneedling step during a VAMP session in Sherman Oaks. VAMP Advanced is applied topically after the device portion of the appointment.
Real VAMP session portrait · individual responses vary
05 / Why patients ask
For skin that looks tired, dry, or uneven.
Patients often arrive asking about “glass skin,” a “PDRN facial,” or a “salmon DNA facial.” Those are search terms—not a diagnosis and not a treatment plan.
A useful consultation starts with what you actually notice: dull or dehydrated-looking skin, uneven-looking tone or texture, or a wish for a professional skin-maintenance plan. Tatev can then explain whether VAMP with microneedling—or another treatment—is the more appropriate conversation.
Tatev reviews your skin, health history, sensitivities, previous procedures, goals, and recovery window.
This determines candidacy, treatment area, device settings, and aftercare.
02 · Microneedling
A professional device creates controlled microchannels at a depth selected for the treatment area.
Microneedling is the procedure—not the VAMP product itself.
03 · VAMP
VAMP Advanced is applied topically after microneedling according to the selected protocol.
The PDRN, hyaluronic-acid, vitamin, and amino-acid formula completes the treatment protocol.
The exact device, depth, treatment area, VAMP application, series, and recovery plan are confirmed during consultation.
07 / Your appointment
A practical four-step plan.
The appointment is planned as one coordinated microneedling and topical VAMP protocol.
01
Skin review
Discuss your concerns, allergies, medications, skin history, recent procedures, and realistic goals.
02
Microneedling plan
Confirm the treatment area, device settings, comfort measures, and recovery window before beginning.
03
Microneedling + VAMP
Perform the selected microneedling procedure, then apply VAMP Advanced topically according to the professional protocol.
04
Specific aftercare
Leave with instructions based on the full treatment, including skincare, sun protection, recovery, and when to call.
08 / Salmon Sperm Facial FAQ
Questions before treatment.
At Tate Aesthetics LA, the PDRN facial pairs professional microneedling with topical VAMP Advanced. VAMP is a cosmetic solution from Prollenium containing PDRN, non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid, vitamins, amino acids, and minerals.
Microneedling and VAMP remain two distinct parts of the appointment. The skin is professionally microneedled, then VAMP Advanced is applied topically according to the selected protocol. It is not injected.
No. Prollenium describes VAMP Advanced as a topical product for the outer skin and states that it should not be injected.
No. A PRP facial uses a preparation made from the patient’s own blood. VAMP Advanced is a manufactured topical PDRN-based cosmetic product used as part of this microneedling protocol.
PDRN stands for polydeoxyribonucleotide. Prollenium states that the PDRN in VAMP Advanced consists of purified, low-molecular-weight DNA fragments sourced from wild salmon.
“Salmon sperm facial” and “salmon DNA facial” are viral umbrella terms, so they can describe different products and delivery methods. Tate uses professional microneedling followed by topical VAMP Advanced, a cosmetic formula containing salmon-derived PDRN. It is not injected.
Tate Aesthetics LA offers VAMP Advanced with professional microneedling at its Sherman Oaks location. A consultation is required to review your skin, health history, goals, and whether the treatment is appropriate for you.
There is no universal number. Tatev will recommend a plan based on your skin history, concerns, response, recovery, and goals.
Microneedling commonly causes temporary redness, sensitivity, tightness, dryness, or flaking. Your consultation covers the expected recovery window, home care, sun protection, and when to contact the practice.
Candidacy cannot be determined from a website. Share allergies, skin conditions, medications, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, recent procedures, and prior reactions before any treatment is planned.
Please do not send private medical information by text or social media. This page is educational and does not establish candidacy. Device, treatment area, VAMP availability, and the exact protocol are confirmed during consultation.
