PRF - Patient Care Instructions
Pre-Injection Instructions:
- Avoid blood thinners and anti-platelet medications for 1 week including aspirin, fish oil, vitamin E, alcohol, wine, and ibuprofen.
- Plan downtime for bruising and swelling that can take a full 2 weeks to subside
Post-Care Instructions:
- No ice over the area where PRF was injected.
- No makeup over the injected or treated area for 24-48 hours
- If combined with microneedling, microinfusion, or RF microneedling, follow proper post-care for the procedure including gentle skincare and proper sun protection.
- If PRF is applied topically, please wait 8 hours to wash off.
- Continue to avoid blood thinners for 5 days
- Avoid touching or rubbing the area unless injected with PRF Gel then continue gentle massage of any lumps until they have resolved.
- Avoid swimming or undertaking strenuous exercise for 5 days.
- Make sure to plan your next treatment within the suggested window as suggested by your provider
- Avoid exposing yourself to long periods in the sun
- Avoid sitting in a sauna, hot tub, or Jacuzzi for 1 week
- Avoid exposing yourself to extreme hot or cold temperatures
- For treatments involving the face or lip area:
- DO NOT drink very hot or cold beverages
- DO NOT receive complimentary treatment such as chemical peels, laser treatments, etc. These should not be performed for at least one month