PRE TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

7 days before treatment:
• Discontinue blood thinning agents such as vitamin E, vitamin A, Ginko, Garlic, Flax, Cod Liver Oil, and Essential Fatty Acids, and multivitamins, a minimum of 7 days (preferably 14 days) prior to treatment. It is fine to continue iron and vitamin D.
• If you are taking any blood thinners, please let your provider know immediately, as they may represent a contraindication to this treatment. These medications include Plavix, Coumadin and Heparin.
• Avoid aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Iburprofen, Naproxen, Voltaren and other anti-inflammatory medications. We want inflammation to occur – as this is one mechanism by which PRP works.
• You may use Tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed prior to the treatment.
• Prescription medications (including heart and blood pressure medication) should be taken as prescribed right up to, and including, the day of and the day after your treatments.
• If you are taking broad beta-blockers such as Inderal (Propranolol), please inform your provider as this medication may need to be changed to a select beta-blocker in advance of the treatment.
• Avoid excessive sun or heat exposure.
3 days before treatment:
• Minimize or avoid alcohol consumption.
• If possible, refrain from or minimize smoking prior to your procedure as it impacts the healing process.
• You may continue other hair loss treatments such as laser treatment, minoxidil, or hormone blocking tablets before your procedure. If you are not sure if you should be stopping a medication, please ask.
• It is ok to color your hair up to 7 days before the procedure. 
Diet and Fluid Intake:
• Increase your intake of fluid the day before your procedure by simply drinking 2 glasses of water in the morning, 2 glasses at lunch, and 2 glasses at dinner, in addition to your normal intake of water.
Day of Procedure:
• Shower the morning of your treatment and wash your hair very thoroughly using your regular shampoo.
• Do not apply sprays, gels, or any other styling products to your hair.
• If you wear a hair system, please remove it prior to shampooing and do not wear it before your PRP treatments.
• Please eat a normal breakfast or lunch the day of your PRP session.
• Drink a bottle of water (500 mL) at least 2 hours before your session.

POST TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Expect mild inflammation, redness, swelling for a few days.
2. Bruising may last several weeks. You may apply arnica gel or cream to the area to help. You can continue to take Arnica, 5 pellets 3 times a day until bruising clears.
3. Avoid the sun & use a physical sun block daily to prevent permanent discoloration.
4. Avoid manipulating or pressing on the treated area(s) for 48 hours (including having other treatments done). If you are concerned with any lumps felt, please call the office for a follow up appointment within 48 hours.
5. Try to sleep on an incline and not on your belly.
6. Avoid any massages to the areas treated.
7. After a scalp treatment, you should wear a laser cap for 20 minutes every other day for 6 weeks and apply a special cream that we provide for you for the best results.
8. Eat healthy and hydrate very well (at least 64 ounces of water daily).
9. Avoid the following for at least 1 week: -Retin A/Trentinoin or retinol containing products -NSAIDS (Ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve, Naprosyn, Aspirin)—Tylenol is allowed for pain reduction -Certain nutritional supplements (Gingko, Garlic, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Flax Oil, Curcumin and other anti-inflammatory nutrients) -Systemic Steroids (prednisone, dexamethasone) -Alcohol and Cigarettes