PRP Therapy Platelet-Rich Plasma Richmond, BC

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is made from a small sample of your own blood. It is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate platelets, which carry growth factors, then injected or applied with microneedling. On the face it is often called a PRP facial; the aim is to support skin quality. Results vary, and evidence is still developing for some uses. For thinning hair, see our PRP hair treatment page.

Most people tolerate it well. A topical numbing cream is applied before microneedling or injection, and you may feel pinching, pressure or brief stinging during treatment. The blood draw feels like a routine blood test. Mild tenderness at the treated area can last a day or two.

For skin, a short series of 1-3 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart is common. Hair-thinning plans usually involve more sessions over 6-12 months. After a course, maintenance is often once or twice a year. Your physician sets the plan after assessment and reviews it as you respond.

Most people resume normal activities the same day. Redness, swelling or small bruises at the treated area are common and usually settle within a few days. For about 24 hours, avoid touching the area, scrubs and exfoliating products, and strenuous exercise for 24-48 hours; use sunscreen afterwards.

It varies. Some people notice a better glow within 2-4 weeks, and changes in skin quality build gradually over about 3-6 months. Those changes fade over time as the skin keeps ageing, so many plans include a maintenance session once or twice a year after the initial course. No fixed duration can be promised, and your physician reviews your response before suggesting more sessions.

PRP uses your own blood, so allergic reaction is uncommon. It is still a medical procedure: bruising, swelling, tenderness, infection and uneven results are possible. A physician screens for blood disorders, blood thinners, infection and pregnancy first.

Not in the way a lift does. PRP may support skin quality, texture and fine lines, but it does not reposition sagging tissue, so it is not expected to lift jowls. For jowls, a physician may discuss treatments that act on tissue position or support instead, such as a thread lift, dermal fillers or skin tightening, depending on the cause. PRP can sometimes be added alongside them to work on the skin surface.

It depends on what you want to change. A PRP facial works gradually and modestly: it may improve glow, texture and fine lines over a few months, but it does not lift sagging skin or replace lost volume, and responses vary. It can suit people who want a treatment made from their own blood and accept an uncertain result. At consultation your physician can compare it with microneedling alone, RF microneedling or skin boosters, which work differently, and explain the evidence for each.

Prices are not listed online. Cost depends on the area treated (face or scalp), the number of sessions, and whether PRP is combined with Sylfirm X RF microneedling. Dr. Charles Jiang (29+ years of clinical experience) reviews your goals first, so you receive an estimate that fits your plan. Book a consultation at our Richmond clinic.

PRP is not offered during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with an active skin infection in the area, or with a platelet or clotting disorder. Blood thinners, active cancer or recent chemotherapy, and some autoimmune conditions also need a physician's review first. Tell your physician about every medication and supplement, and do not stop prescribed medication on your own.

Yes. Our clinical team speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese, so you can discuss your PRP goals, medical history and aftercare in your preferred language. The clinic is at Unit 110, 5580 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, about a 3-minute walk from Lansdowne Station on the Canada Line, so it is reachable by SkyTrain from Vancouver and Burnaby (building parking is via Ackroyd Road). We see patients from Richmond and across Greater Vancouver, daily 09:00-18:00.

It depends on the use. For some applications, including certain hair-thinning and joint uses, studies report benefit in some people, but protocols differ and results are inconsistent. For skin rejuvenation the evidence is smaller and still developing. Your physician will explain what to realistically expect.