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.
  • If combined with microneedling, microinfusion, or RF microneedling, follow proper post-care for the procedure.
  • 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
  • Make sure to plan your next treatment within the suggested window as suggested by your provider