What To Expect
After your PRP treatment, your head may feel fuller for several hours from the added fluid. A headache from the fluid/pressure is common; take Tylenol (acetaminophen) only for any discomfort.
Slight soreness, bruising, itching, or inflammation of the scalp for 24-36 hours is normal. Your scalp may appear pink or tender, like a light sunburn.
Continue to stay well-hydrated. Take a warm shower the evening after your treatment; if your treatment was within 8 hours of bedtime, avoid vigorous shampooing and just gently rinse your scalp/hair and pat dry.
Reach out if you have any questions.
Side effects and complications are very rare, but if you experience any pus-like drainage, a fever, or have severe pain that doesn’t respond to Tylenol and does not improve over 24-36 hours, please reach out immediately.
Avoid for 8 Hours / Rest-of-Day
- Scratching, picking, pressing, or massaging, or vigorously scrubbing your scalp
- Direct sun exposure on scalp (hat wearing is fine!)
Avoid for 24-36 Hours
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Intense, vigorous, sweaty workouts
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Swimming, saunas, or steam rooms
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Advil, Aleve, Motrin, Naproxen, and others
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Blood thinning supplements like Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Ginko, Garlic, Flax, Cod Liver Oil, Fatty Acids, Turmeric
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Topically absorbing hair treatments such as minoxidil, serums, scalp exfoliants, etc.
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Intense hair treatments, like coloring, heat treatments, any styling requiring intense tugging or pulling, head spa or other vigorous scalp treatments
If you take Aspirin for blood thinning or other prescription blood thinning medication, please consult with your physician pre- and post-treatment.
Questions? Call or text us at (212) 242-1400.
