Hair Loss

PRP Hair Loss
Pre/Post Treatment Instructions

Although it’s a minimally invasive procedure, pre- and post-care play a crucial role in how well your scalp heals and how successful your results will be.

Before Your Treatment

    • Please increase your intake of fluid the day before your procedure by drinking 8 glasses of water through the day. On the actual day of the procedure, have at least 2 glasses of water a few hours before the procedure. Please eat a normal breakfast or lunch the day of your PRP session.
    • Wash/Shampoo your hair the night before or the morning of the PRP session.
    • If you are taking any blood thinners, please let your provider know immediately, as they may represent a contraindication to this treatment.
    • If you are taking any immunosuppressants, please let your provider know immediately, as they may represent a contraindication to this treatment.
    • Discontinue blood thinning agents (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Voltaire, Vitamin E, Fish Oil, Turmeric and any other anti-inflammatory medications for at least 3-7 days before the PRP procedure. We want inflammation to occur, as this is how PRP works. You may take Tylenol for pain or discomfort.
    • Discontinue corticosteroids for at least 3-7 days before the PRP procedure.
    • Avoid alcohol, caffeine and smoking for three days before your PRP session.
    • Do not color or dye your hair within 7 days of the PRP procedure.
    • Avoid hair product use the day of your PRP treatment.

After Your Treatment

    • Immediately following the procedure, the most reported side effects include itching, redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, tingling, numbness, lumpiness and or a feeling of pressure or fullness at the injections site or treated area.
    • Avoid washing your hair within 24 hours of the PRP procedure.
    • Wash hair with a gentle shampoo, such as baby shampoo 24 hours after the PRP procedure.
    • Avoid using any hair products for at least 6 hours after the PRP treatment.
    • Do not straighten, color or use any hair growth shampoos for three days.
    • Avoid anti-inflammatory medications for at least 7 days after the PRP procedure.
    • You may take Tylenol for pain or discomfort.
    • Continue avoiding alcohol and/or smoking for 3 days after the PRP procedure.
    • Limit heat, such as direct sunlight, sauna, steam room, hot yoga, hot showers, strenuous exercise for at least 2-3 days.
    • It is recommended to have at least 3 treatment session at 4-week intervals. Booster or maintenance treatments are recommended at 6 months and 12 months after the last PRP treatment.Contact the Office Immediately at 214-987-9200 if any of the Following Signs of Infection Occur: • Drainage looks
      like pus • Increased warmth at or around the treated area • Fever of 101.5 or greater • Severe pain that is
      unresponsive to over-the-counter pain relievers