• ✓Discontinue blood thinning agents such as vitamin E, vitamin A, Ginko, Garlic, Flax, Cod Liver Oil, Essential Fatty Acids, and multivitamins, a minimum of 7 days (preferably 14 days) prior to treatment. It is fine to continue iron and vitamin D.
• ✓If you are taking any blood thinners, please let your provider know immediately, as they may represent a contraindication to this treatment. These medications include Plavix, Coumadin, and Heparin.
• ✓Avoid aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Voltaren, and other anti-inflammatory medications. We want inflammation to occur – as this is one mechanism by which PRP works.
• ✓You may use Tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed prior to the treatment.
• ✓Prescription medications (including heart and blood pressure medication) should be taken as prescribed right up to, and including, the day off and the day after your treatments.
• ✓If you are taking broad beta-blockers such as Inderal (Propranolol), please inform your clinician as this medication may need to be changed to a select beta-blocker in advance of the treatment.
• ✓Avoid excessive sun or heat exposure.

3 DAYS Before treatment

• ✓Minimize or avoid alcohol consumption.
• ✓If possible, refrain from smoking prior to your procedure as it impacts the healing process.
• ✓You may continue other hair loss treatments such as laser treatment, minoxidil, or hormone-blocking tablets before your procedure. If you are not sure if you should be stopping a medication, please ask.
• ✓It is okay to color your hair up to 7 days before the procedure.
• ✓Increase your intake of fluid the day before your procedure by simply drinking 2 glasses of water in the morning, 2 glasses at lunch, and 2 glasses at dinner, in addition to your normal intake of water to make the blood draw easier.

Day Of Procedure

• ✓Shower the morning of your treatment and wash your hair very thoroughly using your regular shampoo.
• ✓Do not apply sprays, gels, or any other styling products to your hair.
• ✓If you wear a hair system, please remove it prior to shampooing and do not wear it before your PRP treatments.
• ✓Please eat a normal breakfast or lunch on the day of your PRP session.
• ✓Drink a bottle of water (500 mL) at least 2 hours before your session to make the blood draw easier.
• ✓It is strongly recommended to take a hot shower to wash your hair that evening, after the treatment, to promote the effects of PRP.