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Nurse injecting PRP into a patient's scalp in a clinic setting

PRP Hair Restoration Post-Treatment Instructions

What do avoid after your PRP hair loss injections

  • For at least 8 hours after your PRP 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®), (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 treatment.

  • It is normal to experience bruising, redness, itching, swelling and soreness that may last between 2-5 days following your 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 treatment.

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

  • For the next 6 hours after your PRP hair restoration treatment do not use any hair products.

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

  • For the first 2 days after your PRP hair restoration you should avoid vigorous exercise, prolonged sun exposure and heat.

  • For the first 3 days after your PRP hair restoration 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 PRP Hair Restoration treatment or aftercare.

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