Platelet-rich Plasma
Please follow these instructions prior to your PRP treatment. There are a few restrictions required before you receive the treatment in order to ensure the best possible results.
You may take Arnica 3-5 pellets, 3 times a day starting 2 days before, the day of and 2 days post treatment. This will help to decrease the risk of bruising.
Make sure that you hydrate well the day before and the day of treatment.
On the day of treatment, please make sure you have eaten a normal breakfast or lunch.
No Accutane use in the past 6 months
AVOID the following for at least 1 week prior to your procedure.
a. Ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve, Naprosyn, Aspirin
b. Alcohol
c. Cigarettes
d. Systemic steroids (anti-inflammatory), Prednisone, Dexamethasone
e. Nutritional supplements - gingko, garlic, Vitamin E, flax oil, curcumin and any other anti-inflammatory supplements.
(These drugs and herbs may cause excessive bleeding or bruising)Please notify us if you are taking any blood thinners such as Coumadin, Plavix or Heparin or any others.
AVOID retinol (Vitamin A) and glycolic acids at least 2 days before.
Hair Restoration
Shower the morning of your treatment and wash your hair thoroughly using your regular shampoo. Do not apply gels, hair sprays or any other styling products.
Hair colouring is fine up to 3 days before your procedure.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions:
hello@sarahroseaesthetics.com
Pre-Treatment Instructions
Platelet-rich Plasma
Please follow these instructions after your PRP treatment. There are few restrictions after your PRP treatment, allowing you to soon return to your daily activities.
What can you expect after treatment:
A. Mild inflammation, redness, and swelling, itching and/or soreness for a few days (2-5) – these are common to any injection procedure.
B. Continue to take Arnica pellets 3-5, 3 times a day until bruising clears.
C. If there are any tiny bumps rest easy this will go away in a few hours after treatment.
D. It is normal to feel firmness in the injection site for a few days post treatment. This will soften over time.
To maximize your results; for a minimum of 5 hours post your PRP treatment do NOT wash your scalp.
AVOID touching, pressing rubbing or any form of manipulation to the treated area for at least 8 hours after treatment.
AVOID Advil, Aleve, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Motrin and Naprosyn 2 weeks post treatment.
AVOID Nutritional supplements – Gingko, garlic, Vitamin E, Flax oil, Curcumin and any other anti-inflammatory supplements 2 weeks after your treatment.
AVOID alcohol, caffeine and smoking for 3 days after treatment.
AVOID high heat (sauna, steam room, very hot showers) for 24 hours post treatment.
AVOID the sun and use a physical SPF daily.
AVOID facials, facial massage, or laser treatments for 2 weeks afterwards.
Most facial treatments can be done immediately prior to the PRP treatment but not for 2 weeks after. Continue increased water intake the first week after your treatment,
Most patients will see results within 2-4 weeks, continued results will be seen up to 12 weeks. We recommend a series of 3-6 treatments administered at 2-4-week intervals.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: hello@sarahroseaesthetics.com