PRP Hair Treatment in Burnaby

A typical initial series is 3–4 sessions about 4 weeks apart. Your physician reviews your response before advising on follow-up sessions, and maintenance, if you respond, is commonly spaced several months apart. The number of sessions depends on your pattern and stage of hair loss, and the plan is adjusted at each visit.

The scalp is sensitive, so numbing cream is applied beforehand and given time to work. Most people describe mild pressure and brief stinging during the injections. Tenderness, small injection marks and sometimes a mild headache can follow for 24–48 hours. Tell your physician during the session if discomfort is significant.

Hair follows a growth cycle, so changes are gradual. Some people notice less shedding first, while changes in density are usually judged at around 3–6 months after starting. Response varies with the type and stage of hair loss, not everyone responds, and nothing can be promised. Progress is compared with your baseline at follow-up.

PRP is not a cure for pattern hair loss, and evidence for its effect is limited: some studies report improved density, but methods differ and responses vary. It does not change the hormonal cause of pattern thinning. Your physician will discuss realistic expectations and other options, including prescription medication where clinically appropriate.

Blood disorders, platelet dysfunction, blood-thinning treatment, active scalp infection, scarring hair loss, complete baldness in the area, and pregnancy or breastfeeding are among the reasons it may not be suitable. A low platelet count or current cancer treatment also needs medical clearance. A physician assessment decides, after reviewing your history and medications.

Skin Art MD is a physician-led skin clinic at #101 – 4378 Beresford St, Burnaby, BC V5H 0H6, near Metrotown SkyTrain Station (Expo Line), and sees patients from across Metro Vancouver. We are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00, and closed on Monday. Phone: +1 (604) 639-2581.

Scalp tenderness, redness, swelling, bruising and small bleeding points can occur and usually settle within a few days. A mild headache is possible. Infection is uncommon but can happen with any injection. Your physician will go over risks before treatment, and you should contact the clinic if pain, swelling or redness gets worse.

Often, yes, if you respond. Pattern hair loss continues over time, so any improvement may fade after treatment stops. Clinics commonly review maintenance every 6–12 months after the initial series, but your physician sets the timing based on your response. If there is no meaningful change after the initial series, other options are discussed.

Yes. A physician assessment decides whether PRP is appropriate, because hair loss has many causes and some, such as thyroid or iron problems, need medical care first. The assessment covers your history, medications and a scalp examination. Our hair loss assessment page explains what the visit involves.

Yes. Consultations at Skin Art MD in Burnaby are available in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, so you can discuss your hair loss, the evidence for PRP and your plan in the language you prefer. Mention your preferred language when you book online or by phone.

About 60–75 minutes in total. That includes a short assessment, the blood draw, preparing the PRP in a centrifuge while numbing cream takes effect, and the scalp injections themselves, which take only part of that time. Most people return to work or normal activities the same day, avoiding strenuous exercise for 48 hours.

It may be discussed for women with pattern thinning, such as a widening part or diffuse thinning, where follicles are still present. Because hormones, iron and thyroid can affect hair, the physician reviews your history first. PRP is not done during pregnancy or breastfeeding. As for men, evidence is limited and results vary.