Overview

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is a regenerative treatment that uses your body's own concentrated platelets and growth factors to stimulate healing, collagen production, and tissue regeneration. A small sample of your blood is drawn, processed to isolate the platelet-rich plasma, and then injected into the treatment area.

For the face, PRP helps improve skin texture, fine lines, elasticity, acne scars, and overall skin quality by stimulating natural collagen production.

For the scalp, PRP works by nourishing hair follicles, improving blood supply, and stimulating dormant follicles to promote healthier, thicker hair growth while helping slow hair thinning.

What to Expect

• Procedure Time: 45–60 minutes
• ‍Comfort: Mild discomfort during the blood draw and injections. Topical numbing may be applied for facial treatments to improve comfort.
• ‍Post-Treatment: Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, pinpoint bleeding, or bruising at the injection sites is common and typically resolves within a few days.
• ‍Results:
  • Face: Gradual improvement in skin texture, firmness, and overall skin quality over several weeks as collagen production increases.
  • Scalp: Hair growth improvements typically begin to appear after 2–3 months, with continued improvement over 6–12 months.

Recommended Treatment Series:
A series of 3–4 treatments spaced approximately 4–6 weeks apart is commonly recommended, followed by maintenance treatments every 6–12 months, depending on individual goals.

Pre-Treatment Care

• Stay well hydrated for 24–48 hours before your appointment.
• Eat a healthy meal prior to treatment to help prevent lightheadedness during the blood draw.
• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior to treatment.
• Avoid anti-inflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin unless medically necessary) for 5–7 days prior, as they may reduce the effectiveness of PRP.
• Avoid smoking whenever possible before treatment, as it may impair healing.
• Inform your provider of any medical conditions, medications, blood disorders, or previous cosmetic procedures.
• Arrive with a clean face and/or clean scalp free of makeup, heavy skincare products, hair products, or sunscreen.

Aftercare

• Face
  
  • Do not wash your face for at least 4–6 hours (or as instructed by your provider).
  • Avoid touching or applying makeup until the following day.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sweating, saunas, hot tubs, and direct sun exposure for 24–48 hours.
  • Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, and other active skincare products for 3–5 days.
  • Use a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and daily sunscreen.
  • Mild redness, swelling, or bruising is expected and should improve within several days
  Scalp
  • Avoid washing your hair for at least 12–24 hours after treatment.
  • Avoid hair dye, chemical treatments, or harsh hair products for 48–72 hours.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sweating, swimming pools, and saunas for 24–48 hours.
  • Refrain from scratching or aggressively massaging the scalp for 24 hours.
  • Mild tenderness or soreness of the scalp is normal for a few days.

Contraindications

PRP may not be recommended if you:

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have an active infection or skin infection at the treatment site
• Have certain blood disorders or platelet disorders
• Have uncontrolled diabetes or significant autoimmune disease (provider dependent)
• Are currently undergoing chemotherapy or have certain active cancers
• Have severe anemia
• Are taking medications that significantly affect platelet function (provider dependent)
• Have unrealistic expectations regarding treatment outcomes

Additional Notes

• PRP uses your own blood, making it a natural treatment with minimal risk of allergic reaction.
• Results develop gradually as your body's natural healing response stimulates collagen production and tissue regeneration.
• Individual results vary based on age, overall health, severity of hair loss or skin concerns, and adherence to the recommended treatment series.
• Maintenance treatments are typically recommended to sustain long-term results.
• PRP may be combined with microneedling, laser treatments, or other regenerative therapies when appropriate to enhance outcomes.

Disclaimer

PRP is a regenerative medical treatment that utilizes your body's own platelet-rich plasma to promote tissue repair and collagen production. While many patients experience improvement in skin quality and hair growth, results cannot be guaranteed and vary between individuals. Multiple treatment sessions are often necessary to achieve optimal results. Mild swelling, redness, bruising, tenderness, and temporary discomfort are common after treatment. All treatments should be performed by a qualified medical provider following a thorough medical evaluation.

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