Complete Pre- and Post-Care Guide for PRP & PRF Skin and Hair Treatments
Your autologous plasma quality depends directly on how you prepare in the 7 days prior. Save this complete pre- and post-appointment checklist covering hydration, supplements, skincare actives, and event timing.
- Drink 1 to 2 litres of water prior to your session and pause omega-3s, turmeric, vitamin E, ginkgo, garlic, and NSAIDs for 7 days (if medically safe).
- Avoid active retinoids, vitamin C, AHAs, heat, alcohol, and strenuous exercise around your session, and never ice PRF/PRP areas for 72 hours.
- Schedule treatments at least 2 weeks ahead of major events such as weddings or photo shoots to allow any swelling or bruising to resolve completely.
Optimising Your Blood Quality & Recovery
As you prepare for your PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) or PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) treatment, a few simple steps can help ensure the best results. Before your appointment, stay hydrated, avoid anti-inflammatory medications (like ibuprofen) for at least 48 hours, and refrain from smoking or alcohol to optimize your blood quality. On the day, have a light meal and arrive with clean, makeup-free skin. Post-treatment, avoid strenuous exercise, direct sun exposure, and skincare products with active ingredients for a few days.
Gentle care and following your practitioner’s advice will help you achieve a smooth recovery and glowing results.
Before your treatment:
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- Hydrate - drink up to 1-2 Litres of water before your appointment
- Consume a well balanced diet with leafy green vegetables, fruit and maintain hydrated a week before your appointment
- Avoid supplements like Omega 3s, Turmeric, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St John Wort, Garlic, green tea for 7 days prior to minimise bruising
- Avoid anti inflammatory medication (NSAIDS eg. Nurofen, Aspirin etc) for 7 days prior to your treatment to maximise your platelets and reducing bruising (check with
- Avoid alcohol consumption and/or smoking for 24 hours before your treatment
- Avoid facials, facial waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL or energy based treatments and microdermabrasion for 2 weeks before and after your treatment
After your treatment:
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours
- Apply bland skin care without active ingredients eg. QV moisturiser, TR Pro+ 8 hours after your treatment if skin feeling dry
- Avoid touching your face for 8 hours after treatment
- Avoid direct sun exposure, saunas, solariums for 24 hours
- Pain relief such as paracetamol may be taken
- Avoid anti inflammatory medications such as Nurofen for 24 hours after your treatment
- Consider in clinic or at home LED. (Available at Mapp complimentary)
- Avoid alcohol and/or smoking for 24 hours
- Do not use active skin care eg AHA, Retinols/Vitamin C for 3 days before and after your treatment
- Avoid facials, facial waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL or energy based treatments and microdermabrasion for 2 weeks before and after your treatment
- No makeup until the day after your treatment is ideal
- Do not apply ice to the treatment area for 72 hours
Please Avoid Skin PRP/PRF and Call Us If:
- Facial surgeries/trauma within the last 8 weeks.
- Active cold sore if treating the lip area.
- Any use of Aspirin within the last two weeks (do NOT stop taking any prescribed anticoagulants for this procedure unless cleared by your prescribing practitioner).
- Significant event (i.e. wedding, photo shoot) within two weeks after treatment as it can take up to 2 weeks for any bruising and swelling to subside.
- Sun burned skin
Possible side effects: (Skin)
- Redness, tenderness, itchiness
- Swelling and/or bruising may last 3-7 days (PRF)
- Skin may feel tight and/or dry (PRP) in the initial 24 hours, and will improve after this period
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