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PRP Pre/Post Care Instructions
Pre Treatment Care
Please:
- Drink plenty of water. Blood will be drawn before the treatment.
- Clean the area of treatment. (If PRP is for hair, shampoo hairs the day of treatment)
- If you have a fever, cold/flu symptoms, or a cold sore or rash near injection area, please reschedule (we won’t be able to start your treatment).
- Discontinue taking steroids (i.e Prednisone ), and non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID’s) such as Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Naproxen, and Meloxicam or Mobic at least 2 days prior to your PRP injection.
Post Treatment Care
- Generally there are minimal restrictions after your PRP injections allowing you to return to your daily activities almost immediately (unless you have PRP for joints which we recommend 2-3 days of rest)
- Do not touch, press, rub the treated area(s) for at least 6 hours after your treatment. Do not wash the scalp or shower for 6 hours after PRP injection for hair loss.
- We recommend you to AVOID Steroids, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Advil, etc (all non-steroidal and steroidal anti-inflammatory agents) and Gingko Biloba for at least 7 days after your injection.
- For discomfort or pain you may take Tylenol or apply Ice.
- Do not apply lotions, creams, or make-up to the treatment area for at least 6 hours after your treatment.
- Avoid vigorous exercise. Avoid sun and heat exposure. No cigarettes for at least 3 days after your procedure.
- It is normal to experience some bruising, redness, itching, soreness, and swelling of the treated area which may last from 3-10 days following your procedure.
- Forehead swelling may happen after Hair PRP, to minimize swelling, please elevate your head during sleep.
- Swelling around eyes after PRP for eyelids is common and will subside in 2-3 days. Elevation of head will help to reduce the swelling.
