Just had PRP? PRP uses your own plasma to support your skin or scalp, so a little redness is a sign it is working. Here is how to look after it.
In the video, Sam, one of our practitioners, talks you through it. Everything she covers is written out below so you can come back to it.
Your aftercare, step by step
First 24 hours
Redness, warmth, tenderness and small bruises are expected. Don't touch the area, apply make-up or wash it for 6 hours (face) or 24 hours (scalp). Avoid alcohol, exercise, saunas and sunbeds. Avoid ibuprofen, aspirin and anti-inflammatory creams for 3 days unless a doctor has told you to take them, as they can reduce the effect; paracetamol is fine.
Days 2 to 3
Cleanse gently with lukewarm water. Use a bland moisturiser and SPF 30 or higher on your face. For the scalp, wash with a mild shampoo and no hair dye, styling heat or tight hairstyles for 72 hours.
Week 1
Skip retinol, acids, exfoliants and facials for a week. Mild flaking is normal.
Results
PRP works gradually. Changes build over several weeks and are strongest after a full course, so keep your sessions on schedule.
What's normal
- Redness and warmth for 24 to 48 hours
- Small bruises at the blood draw or injection points
- Tenderness of the scalp
- Mild flaking
When to call us
- Redness or swelling getting worse after 48 hours
- A bruise at the blood draw site that keeps growing
- Anything that worries you
Call the clinic on 020 7252 3333, or our 24-hour line on 07414 163998.
When it is urgent
Call us straight away if you notice signs of infection: spreading redness, heat, pus, or a temperature. If you feel seriously unwell, call 999.
Need a doctor or a health check?
Our private GP, Dr Ayaz Tokhi, is on hand for video appointments from £75 (telephone £65), and we offer private blood tests at the clinic from £69.50. See our health services and book.
Thinking about treatment rather than recovering from it? Read more about PRP treatment at our Brentwood clinic.
This is general aftercare information. Always follow any specific advice your clinician gave you on the day. If you were treated at another clinic, contact them first, as products and techniques vary.
Results vary from person to person. Every treatment starts with a consultation with a registered clinician.