Hair Restoration using PRP

There are a few precautions you need to take before your hair restoration appointment to get the best results from your treatment.  If you are on any medication listed below please consult your doctor before stopping any medication.

• Avoid Accutane six months prior to beginning your treatment sessions.
• Do not use topical agents that may increase the sensitivity of your skin such as retinoids, exfoliants, topical antibiotics or acids 5-7 days prior to your treatment.
• Do not take anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, Motrin, or Advil for at least 3 days prior to your micro-needling session.
• Avoid IPL/Laser, Shaving, waxing, hair removal creams, and electrolysis in the week leading up to your appointment they can all irritate the skin.
• If you are prone to cold sores, take an antiviral agent for 2 days prior to your treatment and the day of the treatment.
• Avoid blood thinning agents for one week prior to your treatment because bruising is a common side effect of micro-needling.

The following aftercare advice is essential to help reduce the risk of treatment complications, to improve your comfort/healing and to help achieve the best possible results from treatment.

Please follow the aftercare advice for PRP (Platelet rich plasma) treatment.

• The treated area of skin may feel slightly tender and appear red and swollen afterwards, appearances may be similar to mild sunburn. These effects will resolve naturally and should be much improved after 48 hours but may take longer to settle. You may experience some minor bruising which may take 1-2 weeks to resolve in some cases.
• A cold compress can be helpful to aid resolution of swelling, Arnica cream can be helpful for bruising resolution.
• If you experience any mild discomfort you can take some simple over-the-counter pain killers such as paracetamol.
• You may experience localised tenderness, swelling or bruising from where your blood sample was taken. Bruising may take up to 2 weeks to fully resolve.
• Use a mild cleanser with tepid water to clean your face for 3 days after the treatment and gently dry the treated area. Keep your hands clean when touching your face.
• Avoid any perfumes, fake tan or other harsh chemicals for 72 hours after treatment.
• Avoid any makeup for 24 hours after treatment as this can increase the risk of infection.
• Avoid rubbing or picking the treated area.
• Avoid any skin exfoliation for 72 hours following treatment.
• It is important to use a regular moisturising cream around two to three times a day on the treated area. Use more regularly if you feel the skin dry or peeling.
• Avoid any products that contain alpha hydroxy acids, retinol, and glycolic acid for at least 7 days after treatment.
• Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, sunbeds and exposure to heat for 72 hours after treatment. These can cause sweating which can irritate the delicate skin and slow down your ability to heal quickly.
• Avoid swimming for 72 hours after treatment.
• Avoid any excess alcohol or caffeine for 48 hours after treatment.
• Wear SPF 30 or greater sunscreen for at least 2 weeks following treatment as your skin will be more sensitive to sunlight afterwards.
• Avoid any further cosmetic treatments e.g. Botox or dermal filler for 2 weeks following treatment, or ask your practitioner for advice.
• Avoid any hair removal treatments such as waxing for 2 weeks after treatment or until the initial redness and swelling have resolved.
• You must seek medical attention and contact your practitioner if you experience any signs or symptoms of infection after treatment. Infection can present as hot, red shiny skin, there may be pus formation and you may have a fever or feel generally unwell.
• You must contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you notice any other unwanted side effects from the PRP treatment.
• Contact your practitioner if you experience any localised side effects from the site where the blood sample was taken.
• Your practitioner will advise when further treatment appointments are required.

If you are advised to attend a follow-up appointment, please do make every effort to attend them. You should do this even if you believe that the recovery process is going well and you cannot see that there are any visible complications