What to expect after your PRP treatment

The PRP material that has been injected in to your skin is a natural substance extracted from your blood. Because of this, it is fragile, and needs to be treated carefully, especially in the first 48 hours so that it can complete its regenerative work.

There may be redness, swelling or tenderness in the treated area. This is normal and will subside within a few days. Bruising is a common and expected with any injectable treatment. 

Post care instructions - What to do at home 

To gain maximum benefit from the PRP procedure, please follow these instructions.

• It is recommended not to wash your face with cleansers or apply liquid make-up for at least 12 hours post -procedure. If you need to wash your face prior, please do so only after 4 hours and use warm water without soap. 
• If you require pain relief, please use Panadol or Panadeine only.
• Do not use any anti-inflammatory medication (eg: Nurofen) or topical gel (eg: Voltaren) or oral steroids for 7 days post procedure.
• For patients who regularly take aspirin, you may resume it 48 hours after the procedure, unless otherwise directed by the attending doctor for your procedure.
• Minimal alcohol, coffee, caffeine, and nil supplements that may increase bruising for 2 days post procedure.
• Nil exercise that would usually either create a flushed face or excessive facial perspiration for 24 hours.
• Very rarely, patients can have a significant response to the injected PRP, and local swelling in the under eye injection area can occur. This is due to the body initiating an amplified regenerative process in the area. If progressive swelling occurs after you leave the clinic, apply ice wrapped in a cloth to the area for 5-10minutes up to 3 times/day and sleep with an extra pillow for the first night to help reduce the under eye swelling.

Please contact us at our clinic in Ivanhoe if you have any questions about your treatment on 91195631.