Aurora, Ontario
PRP Treatment in Aurora, Ontario
There is something genuinely fascinating about PRP that most other aesthetic treatments cannot claim. It does not involve any product injected into your body that your body did not already make itself. No filler, no synthetic compound, no foreign substance.
Just a concentrated version of your own blood's natural healing and growth factors, redirected to exactly where you need it most.
That is the entire premise behind Platelet-Rich Plasma, or PRP, and it is why the treatment has earned a genuinely loyal following among clients who want real, biological improvement rather than a quick cosmetic fix. At Glow Med Clinic in Aurora, we offer PRP for two distinct purposes — and this page walks you through both honestly.
PRP Facial Rejuvenation
Combined with microneedling to stimulate collagen, improve texture, and address fine lines, dullness and mild acne scarring.
PRP Hair Restoration
Injected directly into the scalp to stimulate dormant or thinning follicles and support natural hair regrowth.
Free Consultation, No Obligation
Book Your Free PRP Consultation
Tell us whether your interest is facial rejuvenation or hair restoration and our nurse will walk you through exactly what is realistic for your specific concern, free of charge.
The Science Behind It
What Is PRP, Actually?
Your blood is made up of several components: red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and platelets. Platelets are best known for their role in clotting, but they also carry a concentrated supply of growth factors — proteins that signal your body's tissues to repair, regenerate and produce new cells.
To create PRP, a small sample of your own blood is drawn, then spun in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma from the rest of the blood components. What remains is a concentration of platelets significantly higher than what naturally circulates in your bloodstream. This concentrated plasma is then reintroduced into the treatment area.
Blood Draw
A small sample taken from your arm — similar to any routine blood test.
Centrifuge Spin
Your sample is processed to isolate and concentrate the platelet-rich plasma.
Reintroduction
The concentrated plasma is applied via microneedling (face) or injection (scalp).
The Vampire Facial, Explained
PRP Facial: The Treatment People Call the "Vampire Facial"
If you have heard PRP facial referred to as the vampire facial, that nickname, while a little dramatic, is not inaccurate. The treatment does involve your own blood, and the name has genuinely helped popularize a treatment that produces real, meaningful results.
After your plasma has been prepared, it is applied to the skin in combination with microneedling — a technique that creates thousands of microscopic channels across the treatment area. These channels allow the plasma's growth factors to penetrate more deeply into the skin than topical application alone would achieve, while the microneedling itself independently stimulates collagen production. The combination is genuinely more effective than either treatment performed on its own.
What a PRP Facial Can Help With
- Fine lines and early signs of aging that respond well to a genuine boost in collagen production
- Uneven skin texture and enlarged pores, which improve as the skin's overall quality and cell turnover strengthens
- Dull, tired-looking skin that has lost some of its natural radiance and bounce
- Mild acne scarring, where the combination of microneedling and growth factor stimulation encourages genuine tissue remodelling
- Under-eye hollowing and thin, crepey under-eye skin — an area where PRP has become particularly well regarded, since the delicate skin there responds well to growth factor stimulation without the structural intervention that filler requires
For Hair Loss and Thinning
PRP for Hair Restoration: How It Actually Works
The same underlying science applies to hair, though the goal and technique are different. For hair restoration, PRP is injected directly into the scalp at the level of the hair follicles, delivering concentrated growth factors precisely where dormant or thinning follicles need support.
Hair loss and thinning often happen because follicles gradually shift into a prolonged resting phase, producing thinner, weaker hair or stopping production altogether, without the follicle itself necessarily being destroyed. PRP works by delivering a genuine biological stimulus directly to these follicles, encouraging blood flow and nutrient delivery to the area and supporting follicles that still have the capacity to produce hair, but have simply become dormant.
Managing Expectations Honestly
Is PRP Permanent?
This is one of the most common questions we get, for both facial and hair applications, and it deserves an honest answer rather than a vague one.
No, PRP results are not permanent, but they are also not fleeting. For facial treatment, results build gradually as collagen production increases, and the improvement in skin quality genuinely lasts, though skin naturally continues to age over time, meaning most clients choose to repeat treatment periodically. For hair restoration, initial improvement typically requires a series of sessions, and maintenance treatments help sustain the follicle stimulation over the long term.
A Useful Way to Think About It
Think of PRP less as a one-time fix and more as an ongoing investment in your skin or scalp's underlying health — similar to how consistent exercise maintains fitness rather than a single workout creating permanent results.
From Start to Finish
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Your appointment begins with a simple blood draw, similar to what you would experience at any routine blood test. This sample is then processed in a centrifuge while you wait, typically taking around ten to fifteen minutes to separate the plasma.
For facial treatment, a topical numbing cream is applied before your plasma is combined with microneedling across your treatment area. For hair restoration, the scalp is numbed before your nurse administers a series of small injections across the treatment area. The full appointment typically takes under an hour from blood draw to completion.
After Your Treatment
Recovery and Aftercare
Facial PRP
24–48 hrs Recovery
Some redness and mild swelling in the first 24 to 48 hours is normal and expected, similar to what you would experience after microneedling alone. Makeup should generally be avoided for the first day, and sun protection matters significantly in the days following treatment.
Scalp PRP
Minimal Recovery
Mild tenderness at the injection sites is common for a day or two, and washing your hair as normal the following day is generally fine unless your nurse advises otherwise based on your specific treatment.
Are You a Good Fit?
Who Is a Good Candidate for PRP?
Ideal Candidates
- For facial PRP: clients dealing with early signs of aging, dull or uneven texture, or mild acne scarring. Pairs particularly well with microneedling or Morpheus8 for a more comprehensive skin rejuvenation plan.
- For hair restoration: clients with early to moderate thinning where follicles are still present and active, even if underperforming. PRP is less effective for areas of complete, longstanding baldness where follicles have been fully lost.
- Certain medical conditions, including some blood disorders and active infections at the treatment site, may affect candidacy for either application — your nurse will review this at consultation.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, "vampire facial" is simply a popular nickname for the PRP facial treatment, referring to the use of your own blood-derived plasma. The clinical name is Platelet-Rich Plasma facial, and it involves combining your prepared plasma with microneedling for facial rejuvenation.
Most clients begin with a series of three to four sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart, whether treating the face or the scalp. This spacing allows each treatment's growth factor stimulation to fully develop before the next session builds on it. Maintenance sessions every several months help sustain results long term.
For facial treatment, a topical numbing cream is applied before your plasma is combined with microneedling, making the sensation manageable for most clients. For scalp treatment, the scalp is numbed before injections, and discomfort is generally minimal, though individual sensitivity varies.
PRP works best on follicles that are still present but underperforming, rather than areas where hair has been fully absent for many years. An honest scalp assessment at your consultation will determine whether your specific pattern of thinning is likely to respond well to treatment.
Yes, this is actually one of PRP's most significant advantages. Because the plasma used is entirely your own, drawn from your own blood, the risk of allergic reaction or rejection is essentially nonexistent — unlike treatments using synthetic or donor-derived materials.
Your Next Step
Ready to Find Out If PRP Is Right for You?
Whether your interest is facial rejuvenation or hair restoration, the best next step is an honest, in-person assessment. At your free consultation at Glow Med Clinic in Aurora, our nurse team will examine your specific concern and tell you clearly whether PRP is likely to help, and what a realistic treatment plan would look like.
You can also view our price list for a general sense of cost across our treatments.
We are located at 114-35 Sunday Drive, Aurora, Ontario, serving clients across York Region including Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Newmarket.