PRP Facial Pre-Treatment Instructions

Do not consume alcoholic beverages at least 72 hours prior to your PRP facial treatment, as alcohol may thin your blood and increase your risk of bruising.

Do not consume alcoholic beverages at least 72 hours prior to your platelet-rich plasma treatment as alcohol may thin the blood and increase your risk of bruising.

If you're prone to cold sores, take an antiviral agent for 2 days prior to and on the day of your PRP treatment.

Avoid anti-inflammatory and blood thinning medications & supplements for 2 weeks before your PRP facial 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 platelet-rich plasma treatment.

Avoid smoking 3 days prior to your PRP facial treatment.

Some patients find Arnica Montana tablets helpful to take for 3-5 days before and after platelet-rich plasma treatment to minimize your risk of bruising. Food containing bromelain, such as pineapple, may also help minimize bruising & swelling when consumed for 5-7 days before and after PRP facial treatment. 

The day before your platelet-rich plasma treatment, drink extra water.

If you have dense facial hair in the area being treated, shave the day before  your platelet-rich plasma treatment.

Avoid fatty foods at least 8 hours before your blood is drawn for the best quality of plasma. Fatty foods meaning saturated fats specifically.

Discontinue Retinol, topical Vitamin A, and tretinoin at least 3 days before your platelet-rich plasma treatment.

The day before your PRP facial treatment, drink extra water.

If applicable shave your facial hair at least 24 hours before your PRP facial treatment.

Avoid fatty foods at least 8 hours before your blood is drawn for the best quality of plasma. Fatty foods meaning saturated fats specifically.

The day of your PRP facial treatment, it is best to eat a healthy meal prior and drink plenty of water.