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PRP Hair Restoration Treatment Important Information
Please read carefully and never hesitate to get in touch with questions or concerns at any point along your journey. Your health, safety, and happiness are our top priorities and we're here for you. But, we're leaning on you to read, understand, and follow the pre and post-care requirements. See below.
PRP Hair Restoration Treatment Pre-Care Instructions
When it comes to procedures like the PRP Hair Restoration treatment, the preparation for your treatment is as necessary as the treatment itself. Here are some dos and don'ts to follow before your PRP Hair Restoration treatment with Unity Collective.
In order to prevent infection, please do not come with any products in your hair such as gels, mousse, oils, or hairspray
Do not drink alcohol or consume non-prescription medication 24 hours prior to your appointment.
Do not take advil, aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen, or other medications/ supplements that thin your blood 24 hours before your appointment. If you are on prescription medication that thins your blood, please get in touch and we will provide you guidance on how to continue.
Drink plenty of water before and after your appointment (we reccomend at least 3L/day)​.
Complete the medical history and consent forms on the Unity Collective booking site (Acuity) prior to your appointment. Review the post treatment instructions below and be prepared to follow them for safety and efficacy of your treatment.
PRP Hair Restoration
Post-Treatment
Info
Taking care of your skin and hair after your procedure is imperative, it will have a direct impact on your results.
Thank you for joining us at Unity Collective Studios for your treatment! Please follow the guidelines below to support your recovery and treatment results.
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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT?
• Mild inflammation, redness, swelling, itching or soreness for 2–5 days. These are common after injection procedures.
• Small bumps at the treatment site that usually settle within a few hours.
• Firmness at the injection sites for a few days, which will soften over time.
• If desired, you may take Arnica pellets for bruising as directed by your care provider.
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FIRST 48 HOURS
Give your scalp time to recover.
• Do not wash your scalp or hair. You may shower your body, but keep the treated area dry.
• Avoid touching, pressing, rubbing or massaging the treated area.
• Do not wear a hat, brush your hair or apply hair styling products.
• Avoid saunas, steam rooms, steam showers and very hot showers.
• Put a clean pillowcase on your pillow before bed on the night of your treatment.
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FIRST 3 DAYS
• Avoid strenuous exercise and activities that cause sweating.
• Avoid alcohol, caffeine and smoking.
• Drink plenty of water to support your recovery.
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FIRST 2 WEEKS
• Avoid anti-inflammatory medications such as Advil, Aleve, aspirin, ibuprofen, Motrin and naproxen, unless your prescribing clinician advises otherwise. Do not stop prescribed medication without speaking to them.
• Avoid supplements listed by your care provider, including biotin, ginkgo, garlic, vitamin E, flax oil, curcumin and other anti-inflammatory supplements. Confirm any changes with your care provider.
• Avoid facials, facial massage and laser treatments.
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SUN PROTECTION
Avoid direct sun exposure to the treated area. Use a mineral-based SPF on exposed skin daily, following your care provider’s guidance about application to your scalp.
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WHEN CAN YOU EXPECT RESULTS?
Results may begin to appear within 2–4 weeks and continue developing for up to 12 weeks. Your care provider may recommend a series of 3–6 treatments, spaced approximately 4 weeks apart, depending on your assessment and treatment goals.
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HAVE QUESTIONS?
Please contact Unity Collective Studios if you have any questions about your recovery or aftercare.