PRF Microneedling/Injections/Hair Restoration: Pre and Post Care Tips

Dec 20

These are just guidelines to follow to get the optimal results from each treatment. If you have any questions or concerns please contact our office and speak with a professional who can further assist you.

Pre-Treatment Tips

Avoid Accutane for at least 6 months prior to treatment
Avoid using any topical creams that may cause skin sensitivity 7 days prior to treatment - ie retinoids, exfoliants, topical antibiotics, acids that can be drying or irritating (such as AHA, BHA, salicylic acids, hydroquinone, exfoliating masks and benzoyl peroxide acne products).
Avoid IPL or any laser procedures 2 weeks prior to treatment
Avoid any unprotected sun exposure, sunburn or sun tanning 2 weeks prior to treatment
Do not take any oral anti-inflammatory medications such as Motrin, Ibuprofen or Advil 3 days prior to treatment.
No waxing, electrolysis or depilatory creams to the areas of treatment 7 days prior.
Do not shave the areas of treatment 24 hours prior to avoid any skin irritation.
Avoid using any blood thinning agents (Aspirin, Fish Oil, Vitamin E, Omega-3) a week prior to treatment to avoid bruising.
If you are prone to cold sores please advise your provider. You can take antiviral meds 2 days prior to treatment and the day of appointment to avoid a breakout.
Reschedule your appointment if you have active acne, inflamed or irritated skin, keloid scars in the areas of treatment.
Do not drink any caffeinated drinks the day of the treatment.
Drink a lot of water on the day of treatment to be hydrated properly.
Eat a proper, nutritious meal 1 hour before your treatment to avoid lightheadedness.
Arrive to your appointment with clean skin. NO lotion, make-up, oils, powder, perfume, sunscreen on the areas to be treated.

Aftercare Tips

Bring a big, rimmed hat to use after your appointment to avoid any direct sunlight to the treated areas.
Your skin will be sensitive, dry, tight and red after the treatment (this is normal)
Gently wash your skin with a recommended gentle cleanser (your provider can help with recommendations) and pat dry only NO EARLIER than 4 hours after the treatment.
You may take Tylenol if you should have any discomfort.
Avoid any strenuous exercising, sweating, jacuzzi/steam room/sauna for 24-48 hours.
Avoid using any make-up for 24-48 hours after treatment.
WIth PRP injections or scalp restoration bruising and swelling may occur. Bumps on the scalp are expected and normal.
You may notice skin dryness or flaking days after your treatment, this is due to the skin cell turnover.
Do not pick at your skin.
Keep your skin HYDRATED with HA serum use 2-3x daily.
Use sunscreen daily
Schedule any other skin treatments/enhancements 2 weeks after.