Microneedling with PRP

Microneedling with PRP is a regenerative skin treatment that combines two protocols in a single appointment. First, a small blood sample is drawn and centrifuged to separate platelet-rich plasma, which contains concentrated growth factors. Then the DP4 microneedling device creates controlled micro-channels in the skin at a calibrated depth, and the PRP is applied topically and pressed into those channels for deep dermal absorption. The combination amplifies collagen and elastin stimulation well beyond what either protocol delivers alone. It is widely used for acne scarring, skin texture, tone, and under-eye quality. At Victoria Rose Aesthetics in Pickering, the full procedure uses the Health Canada-approved DP4 device.

PRP microneedling stimulates your skin's own collagen and elastin production by combining two mechanisms. The DP4 microneedling device creates thousands of controlled micro-channels in the dermis, triggering a natural wound-healing response, and concentrated platelet-rich plasma from your own blood is pressed into those channels to deliver growth factors directly where collagen remodelling happens. The result is gradual improvement in skin texture, acne scarring, fine lines, pore appearance, tone, and overall radiance. It is particularly effective on under-eye texture and atrophic acne scars that topical skincare cannot reach.

Yes, for most patients PRP microneedling produces visible improvement in skin texture, acne scarring, and overall radiance. Microneedling creates controlled micro-channels in the dermis, and concentrated platelet-rich plasma from your own blood floods those channels with growth factors that drive collagen and elastin remodelling. Published clinical work consistently shows greater improvement when PRP is combined with microneedling versus microneedling alone, particularly for atrophic acne scars. Most patients see initial texture changes at 4 to 6 weeks, with continued improvement over 3 to 6 months as new collagen matures. For patients committed to a series of 3 to 4 sessions plus diligent SPF and skincare between visits, it is a well-regarded collagen-stimulating protocol.

PRP adds concentrated growth factors from your own blood to the collagen stimulation that microneedling provides, delivering them directly into the dermis. For many patients this supports more improvement in scar depth and overall skin quality than microneedling on its own, which is why the two are often combined.

Initial texture improvement is usually visible within 4 to 6 weeks. The most significant change, particularly in acne scarring, develops over 3 to 6 months as new collagen matures, with the biggest improvement often appearing 2 to 3 months after your final session. Results build cumulatively across a recommended course of 3 to 4 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.

Expect 24 to 48 hours of visible redness similar to a mild to moderate sunburn, with possible pinpoint pinkness or slight swelling on day 1. Most patients return to work the next day with mineral SPF. Avoid makeup, active skincare like retinoids, acids, and vitamin C, and heavy sweating for the first 24 hours. From day 2, mineral SPF 30 or higher is mandatory outdoors, and gentle hydrating skincare is encouraged. Light flaking may appear on days 3 to 5. Sessions are spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart so the skin fully recovers between visits, and every patient leaves with a written aftercare sheet.

Leave the PRP on your skin for the first night to maximize growth factor absorption. The following morning, about 12 to 24 hours after treatment, rinse with lukewarm water and a gentle non-foaming cleanser using only your fingertips. Avoid washcloths, exfoliating brushes, and any rubbing for the first 72 hours. Skip active ingredients like retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C, and benzoyl peroxide for at least 5 to 7 days. Stick to a simple routine of gentle cleanser, hydrating serum, bland moisturizer, and mineral SPF 30 or higher from day 2.

Yes, and the two are often sequenced together. RF microneedling with Sylfirm X typically provides more powerful tightening and deep scar remodelling, while PRP microneedling offers the natural, growth-factor-led approach. We often recommend starting with PRP microneedling and stepping up to RF microneedling for more significant concerns, or layering them for compounded results. At consultation you get a straightforward comparison so you choose the option that suits your goals.