PRP Hair Restoration
After Your Treatment
Caring for yourself after PRP Hair Restoration
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Your PRP Hair Restoration treatment is complete! Here is how to care for the treated area over the coming days so you heal beautifully and get the best possible result.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓For the first 3 days, use a 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, and 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, or Essential Fatty Acids at least one week after your treatment.
- ✓Contact the Office Immediately if any of the Following Signs of Infection Occur
- ✓Drainage.
- ✓Increased warmth at or around the treated area.
- ✓Fever of 101 or greater.
- ✓Severe pain that is unresponsive to over-the-counter pain relievers.
Questions or concerns at any time? Call or text us at (617) 313-2723 — we are always happy to help.