Hair Restoration
Care Instructions
Prepare For Your Procedure
- Avoid steroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (Aspirin, Advil, Aleve, etc.) for 1 week prior to appointment - we want an inflammatory response with PRP
- Avoid alcohol for 24-48 hrs before appointment
- Wash hair the morning of procedure and do not apply styling products - please come to your appointment with clean hair
- Eat and hydrate well before your appointment
The Day of Your Procedure
- Your provider will collect a blood sample from you and separate the components of your sample with a centrifuge.
- Your provider may apply a numbing agent to the injected area or use a distracter to minimize any discomfort.
- The sample of highly concentrated platelets will be re-injected into the targeted area.
After Your Procedure
- Avoid steroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (Aspirin, Advil, Aleve, etc.) for 1 week after appointment - an inflammatory response is good!
- Take Tylenol or acetaminophen as needed for pain. Avoid using ice packs or heat for pain/swelling.
- Avoid washing hair until the day following procedure
- Avoid vigorous exercise and saunas for 24 hours
- Expect tenderness and swelling for up to 1 week. If you experience severe pain, fever of 101 or greater, or discharge from treated areas, call the office.
- Do not color or chemically treat hair for 48 hours