Pre and Post Care

Please note that you should NOT undergo PRP treatment if you have any of the following conditions:

• An impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases, HIV, or immunosuppressive medications.
• Skin conditions and diseases such as facial cancer, including SCC, BCC, and melanoma, systemic cancer, and chemotherapy.
• Steroid therapy, dermatological diseases affecting the face (i.e. Porphyria), communicable diseases, blood disorders and platelet abnormalities, anticoagulation therapy (i.e. Warfarin).
• If you are pregnant, you should not have PRP treatment.

7 days before the treatment:

• Stop using blood-thinning agents such as vitamin E, vitamin A, Ginko, Garlic, Flax, Cod Liver Oil, Essential Fatty Acids, and multivitamins at least 7 days (preferably 14 days) before the treatment. However, you can continue using iron and vitamin D.
• If you are taking blood thinners like Plavix, Coumadin, or Heparin, inform your provider immediately as they may not be suitable for this treatment.
• Avoid using aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Iburprofen, Naproxen, Voltaren, and other anti-inflammatory medications because we want inflammation to occur as it helps PRP work.
• You may use Tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed before the treatment.
• Continue taking prescription medications (including heart and blood pressure medication) as prescribed until the day of and day after your treatment.
• If you are taking broad beta-blockers such as Inderal (Propranolol), let your provider know because you may need to switch to a selective beta-blocker before the treatment.
• Avoid excessive sun or heat exposure.

3 days before the treatment:

• Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
• If you can, avoid or minimize smoking before your procedure as it affects the healing process.
• You can continue using other hair loss treatments such as laser treatment, minoxidil, or hormone-blocking tablets before your procedure. If you're unsure whether you should be stopping a medication, please ask.
• You can color your hair up to 7 days before the procedure.

Diet and Fluid Intake: Increase your fluid intake the day before your procedure by drinking two glasses of water in the morning, two glasses at lunch, and two glasses at dinner, in addition to your normal intake of water.

• Take a shower in the morning of your treatment and wash your hair thoroughly using your regular shampoo.
• Avoid applying sprays, gels, or any other styling products to your hair.
• If you wear a hair system, remove it before shampooing, and do not wear it before your PRP treatment.
• Eat a normal breakfast or lunch on the day of your PRP session.
• Drink a 500 mL bottle of water at least 2 hours before your session.
• It is strongly recommended to take a hot shower in the evening after the treatment to promote the effects of PRP.

• It is normal to experience bruising, redness, itching, swelling and/or soreness that may last from 2-5 days following your treatment. If you experience any pain or discomfort you may take Tylenol or other
• Acetaminophen-containing products as directed.
• You may have a bruise at the blood draw site.
• You may notice a tingling sensation while the cells are being activated.
• In rare cases, skin infection or reaction may occur, which is easily treated with an antibiotic or inflammatory. Please contact our office immediately if you notice unusual discomfort.
• Try to refrain from applying ice to the injected area as ice acts as an anti-inflammatory. Ice or cold compresses can be applied to reduce swelling if required.
• Continue to avoid aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Voltaren and other anti-inflammatory medications for 3 days after your procedure (if possible try for 7 days).
• Avoid vigorous exercise, sun and heat exposure for at least 2 days after your treatment.
• Do not wet your hair for at least 3 hours after your treatment.
• For the first 3 days, use shampoo that is pH balanced.
• Do not use any hair products for at least 6 hours after your treatment.
• Be sure to take a hot shower and wash your hair that evening, after the treatment, to promote the effects of PRP.
• Avoid saunas, steam rooms, swimming for 2 days after your treatment.
• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and smoking for 3 days after treatment. Smokers do not heal well and problems recur earlier and results may take longer.
• Avoid resuming Minoxidil (Formula 82M, Rogaine®), hair coloring, and straightening for 3 days.
• Continue increased water intake the first week after your treatment.
• Do not use blood thinning agents such as vitamin E, vitamin A, Ginko, Garlic, Flax, Cod Liver Oil, Essential Fatty Acids and least one week after your treatment

If you notice any of the following signs of infection, please us immediately:

• Drainage that looks like pus
• Increased warmth at or around the treated area
• Fever of 101.5°F or higher
• Severe pain that does not respond to over-the-counter pain relievers