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PDRN Salmon DNA Facial (VAMP)
An in-clinic regenerative facial that pairs a microchannel-creating procedure with a topical PDRN (salmon-DNA) formula to aid recovery and skin quality.
PDRN salmon DNA facial (VAMP) in Vancouver
Understanding PDRN Salmon DNA Facial (VAMP).
The PDRN facial pairs a skin-renewing procedure with a regenerative topical formula, applied at the moment your skin is most ready to take it in, for smoother, softer, healthier-looking skin.
Microneedling, RF microneedling or laser creates microscopic channels in the skin's surface. While those channels are briefly open, we apply VAMP, a topical formula built around PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide, a fraction derived from salmon DNA), so more of it reaches beneath the surface.
PDRN has been studied as a signal that supports the skin's own repair activity. We use it as a supportive finishing step that helps your skin through recovery, while the base procedure renews texture and quality.
Concerns & Goals
Concern guides connected to this treatment.
Rough or Uneven Skin Texture
Skin that looks less smooth or radiant and feels uneven because of surface irregularity.
Dry, Dull or Dehydrated Skin
Skin that feels dry or tight and looks less smooth, hydrated, or radiant.
Loose or Crepey Skin
Reduced firmness and mild tissue descent related to aging and the decline of collagen and elastin.
Crepey & Thinning Skin
Thin, fragile-looking skin with fine crinkled wrinkles and reduced elasticity.
Treatment options at our clinic
Our trained laser technicians provide microneedling, which may be combined with selected topical products, including VAMP (PDRN), exosome-based skincare formulations and other professional skin-supporting serums. Product selection is based on your skin and our clinical protocols.
- VAMP (PDRN Salmon DNA): applied topically after microneedling, RF microneedling or fractional laser resurfacing when your goal is skin quality and a comfortable recovery.
In Canada, PDRN is used topically only. Injectable PDRN isn't Health Canada authorized, and our clinic uses PDRN as a topical formula.
What the PDRN facial can improve
Paired with the right base procedure, it's a lovely fit when your goal is:
- Overall skin quality: smoothness, softness and clarity
- Dry, dull or dehydrated skin
- Rough or uneven texture
- Crepey, thin-feeling skin, alongside the collagen work of the procedure itself
- Comfort through recovery after microneedling or laser
We choose the base procedure for the result you want, then add the PDRN step to support your skin along the way.
Who may benefit
The PDRN facial suits people having microneedling, RF microneedling or laser who'd like extra support for recovery and skin quality.
Please mention any fish allergy when you book. The PDRN in this formula comes from salmon, so we leave it out for anyone with a fish allergy and your base procedure goes ahead on its own. The same applies if you prefer to avoid animal-derived ingredients.
It's applied to healthy skin, so it's postponed during an infection, open wound or flare in the area, and avoided as a precaution in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Your medical history, medications and previous treatments are reviewed at your consultation to confirm which option suits you.
Your consultation
You'll meet one of our senior laser technicians or cosmetic health and skincare advisors. Together you'll choose the base procedure that suits your skin and decide whether the VAMP step is a good addition for you.
Allergy history comes first. We ask about fish and seafood allergies, past reactions to topical products, and any unusual or delayed reactions to substances introduced into the skin.
We also review your skin and goals, cold sores, active acne, eczema or broken skin, isotretinoin use, blood thinners, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and any preference to avoid animal-derived ingredients.
You'll get a clear explanation of what the procedure is expected to do and what the topical adds. Many people choose the procedure on its own, and that works well too.
Cosmetic consultations are complimentary. When you book a treatment, we take a card on file. New clients pay a $150 deposit that goes toward their treatment, and a $150 no-show fee applies if an appointment is missed.
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Results and planning
What improves: the texture, softness, hydration and clarity of your skin, and, largely through the base procedure, fine texture, early crepiness and some scarring.
Timing and recovery follow the base procedure you choose. Skin often looks fresher within days once any redness settles, and deeper texture change builds over weeks to months as collagen remodels. Each technology page explains what to expect.
Your plan. Usually a series spaced over several weeks, matching the base procedure, with occasional maintenance. For lifting, volume or established pigmentation, we can plan dedicated treatments alongside.
About the evidence. Most PDRN research concerns the injectable form, and evidence for topical PDRN is still developing, so we present it as a supportive step. Individual results vary.
Optimizing your results
Combining with HydraFacial. HydraFacial works well alongside the PDRN facial. Between sessions, it helps keep your skin clean, hydrated and glowing, and our team will advise the right timing for your skin.
Your at-home skincare
The most important skincare rule here is about timing.
While the channels are open, whatever you apply travels further than usual, so for the first period after treatment use only the products we recommend: no actives, no makeup and no new products.
Once your skin has settled, a plain barrier-supporting routine and daily broad-spectrum sunscreen protect your result. Retinoids and exfoliating acids pause before treatment and restart when we advise.
Your home routine keeps skin hydrated, comfortable and protected between visits. Our team can recommend products from our online shop to suit your skin.
Technologies Used
Technologies that may support this treatment.
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Why patients choose our clinic
- Clear, evidence-based advice on what topical PDRN offers as a supportive step.
- The procedure is chosen first, for the result you want, and the VAMP step is added when it suits your skin.
- Careful allergy screening for a salmon-derived product applied to freshly treated skin.
- Topical use only, in line with Canadian regulations.
- Physician-led care in Vancouver since 2003, with treatment by our senior laser technicians under the medical direction of Dr. Gidon Frame.
FAQ
Questions about PDRN Salmon DNA Facial (VAMP).
Please tell us either way. Shellfish allergy and finned-fish allergy are separate, and many people have one without the other. The direct concern here is fish, because the PDRN is salmon-derived, so we'll go through your history carefully together before deciding.
No. In Canada PDRN is used topically, applied after a procedure that creates microchannels. Injectable PDRN products you may have read about aren't authorized by Health Canada, and our clinic uses PDRN as a topical formula only.
No. PDRN is a fraction of DNA studied for its signalling activity, thought to prompt your own cells' repair processes. It isn't incorporated into your genetic material and doesn't alter your DNA.
Mainly the procedure. Microneedling, RF microneedling and laser produce visible change on their own, and the topical supports your skin as it recovers. That's why we choose the base procedure for your goal first, then add the PDRN step if it suits you.
Yes. We'll simply leave the VAMP formula out, and your base procedure works well on its own. We can also talk through other professional serums used after microneedling at your consultation.
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Why Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic?
- A medical clinic with physicians and experienced medical-aesthetic providers on the team.
- Science-informed assessment, treatment planning, and realistic expectations.
- Laser, injectables, skin, body, hair, wellness, and medical services available in one clinic.
- Complimentary aesthetic consultations are available for appropriate cosmetic and laser services.
- Personalized skincare and product consultations based on your goals and routine.
- Home-care guidance to support your skin between in-clinic appointments.
- Professional skincare products available through the Anti-Aging Vancouver shop.
- Clear guidance on treatment options, preparation, downtime, aftercare, and next steps.
- Ongoing follow-up so your plan can evolve as your needs and goals change.