PRP Pre & Post Care

PRP FACIAL:

PRE-TREATMENT:

  • Avoid active ingredients such as acids, astringents, retinoids or topical prescriptions 2 days prior to treatment

  • Increase hydration levels prior to appointment.

POST-TREATMENT:

  • Moderate redness can be expected. This will resolve in 2-3 days.

  • Increased sensitivity and tightness will subside in 2-24 hours.

  • Keep the skin well hydrated for 2 days with the product your practitioner recommends.

  • Avoid active ingredients such as acids, astringents, retinoids or topical prescriptions for 3-4 days.

  • Avoid extreme activity & perspiration for 2-3 days.

  • Avoid direct sun exposure for 5-7 days.

  • Avoid sunless tans for 7-14 days.

  • Always wear sunblock during the day.

  • Avoid using makeup brushes for 1 week after treatment.

PRP INJECTIONS:

PRE-TREATMENT:

  • Avoid active ingredients such as acids, astringents, retinoids or topical prescriptions 2 days prior to treatment.

  • Increase hydration levels prior to appointment.

POST-TREATMENT:

  • Moderate redness can be expected. This will resolve in 2-3 days.

  • Increased sensitivity and tightness will subside in 2-24 hours.

  • Bruising at the injection site is common. And will resolve in 1-10 days.

  • Keep the skin well hydrated for 2 days with the product your practitioner recommends.

  • Avoid active ingredients such as acids, astringents, retinoids or topical prescriptions for 3-4 days.

  • Avoid extreme activity & perspiration for 2-3 days.

  • Avoid direct sun exposure for 5-7 days.

  • Avoid sunless tans for 7-14 days.

  • Always wear sunblock during the day

  • Avoid using makeup brushes for 1 week after treatment.

PRP HAIR RESTORATION:

PRE-TREATMENT:

  • Avoid active ingredients such as acids, astringents, retinoids or topical prescriptions 2 days prior to treatment.

  • Increase hydration levels prior to appointment.

  • Avoid hair dye for 7 days before and 7 days after treatment. 

POST-TREATMENT:

  • Scalp may remain red for 12-36 hours.

  • Scalp may feel warm and tight for several hours after the procedure.

  • Do not subject your hair to dye, salon Keratin treatments or perms for 2 weeks after PRP injections.

  • Avoid working out, sauna, steam room, very hot showers and direct heat for 24 hours.

  • You may rinse with plain water tonight if desired.

  • Hats may be worn.

  • Patients may continue with topical such as Rogaine or Minoxidil.

  • You may resume your normal shampooing routine tomorrow.

  • Protect your treated area from the sun after treatments (and always).

Potential Complications:

  • Infection, swelling, bleeding, bruising, hematoma, nerve trauma. 

  • PRP is neutral and poses no danger of allergy or hypersensitivity.