Hair Restoration with PRP or PRF Pre + Post Care Instructions

ONE MONTH BEFORE Avoid dental work and immunizations. Wait at least 2 weeks after treatment before scheduling these procedures.
2 WEEKS BEFORE Avoid hair coloring
7 DAYS BEFORE Avoid Motrin, Ibuprofen, and Aleve (NSAIDS) and herbal supplements, such as Garlic, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and Omega-3 capsules

If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your doctor before stopping blood thinners
48 HOURS BEFORE No alcoholic beverages.
24 HOURS BEFORE Ensure you are well-hydrated in preparation for your treatment.

Please come to the office without clean hair (no gels, creams, or hairsprays).
To maximize your comfort during the procedure, a topical anesthetic may be applied.
A small amount of your blood will be drawn, similar to a routine blood test.
Your blood will be placed in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma from other blood components. After a heating and cooling process, the plasma forms a fibrin matrix, which is then injected into target treatment areas of the scalp.

You may experience redness and tenderness at the treatment site(s) that can last a few hours to a few days.
Bruising may occur in the treated areas.
Depending on the area(s) treated, you may feel “firmness” for 1 to 2 weeks after treatment, which will soften and settle over time.

Sleep on your back with a clean pillowcase.
You may take Acetaminophen/Tylenol if you experience mild tenderness or discomfort.
Apply an ice or cold gel pack to the area(s) treated (avoiding pressure) to help reduce swelling and bruising.
Avoid placing excessive pressure on the treated area(s) for the first few days; be gentle when washing your scalp.
Avoid exercise or strenuous activities for the remainder of the treatment day; you may resume other normal activities immediately.

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