PRP Hair Restoration Post-Treatment Instructions

For at least 8 hours after your platelet-rich plasma Hair Restoration treatment do not touch, press, rub or manipulate the treated area(s).

Avoid anti-inflammatory and blood thinning medications & supplements  for 2 weeks after your PRP hair restoration treatment. Medications and supplements such as NSAIDs like Ibuprofen (Advil®), Naproxen (Aleve®), acetylsalicylic acid  (Aspirin®),, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil, and Turmeric supplements. These all have a blood thinning effect and can increase your risk of bruising and swelling from your PRP hair treatment.

Avoid smoking for at least 3 days after your platelet-rich plasma hair treatment.

It is normal to experience bruising, redness, itching, swelling and soreness that may last between 2-5 days following your PRP hair treatment. If you experience any pain or discomfort you may take acetaminophen (Tylenol®) as directed on the label. 

Do not wet your hair for 24 hours after your platelet-rich plasma treatment.

For the next 72 hours after your platelet-rich plasma hair treatment, limit exposure to sun and heat. Other activities that generate heat your skin include tanning beds, steam rooms, and saunas. 

For 72 hours avoid strenuous exercise treatment or any activity that could generate heat, such as hot yoga.

For the first 3 days after your treatment, use a pH balanced shampoo. 

For the next 6 hours after your platelet-rich plasma hair treatment do not use any hair products.

For the first 2 days after your PRP hair treatment you should avoid saunas, steam rooms, tanning beds and swimming.

For the first 2 days after your PRP hair treatment you should avoid vigorous exercise, prolonged sun exposure and heat generating actives, such as hot yoga.

For the first 3 days after your platelet-rich plasma hair  treatment you should avoid alcohol, and caffeine.

For the first 3 days after your PRP hair restoration treatment you should avoid resuming Minoxidil (Rogaine®) or hair coloring your hair, or using heat generating hair tools (i.e., blow dryer, straightener, curling iron).

For the first week following your PRP Hair Restoration treatment you should increase your water intake.

Please do not hesitate to call our office should you have any questions or concerns regarding your platelet-rich hair treatment or aftercare.