PRP/PRF Treatment
The PRP treatment service is collected by drawing your blood and spinning down the plasma rich protein and is also known as the Vampire Facial. PRP/PRF treatments can be used with microneedling to amplify results or injected alone to stimulate collagen.
Treatment Overview
The entire procedure usually takes less than 50 minutes. It is important to come hydrated and make sure you have had a meal. Your blood is drawn and either microneedled or injected. Often a series of four treatments are recommended four weeks apart.
Common injection sites include:
- Under eyes
- Face
- Neck
- Chest
- Hair loss
Pre-Treatment Guidelines
Here are some tips for preparing for your PRP/PRF treatment service:
- Schedule a consult: Before your first treatment, schedule a consultation with one of our skin care specialists to answer your questions and determine which treatment is best for you.
- Plan ahead: Schedule your appointment about 2 weeks before special events to allow redness and swelling to diminish.
- Avoid blood-thinning products: Certain supplements or medications can cause bruising or bleeding. Discontinue at least 3 days before your treatment after talking with your doctor about changing or stopping a prescription medication. The most common products discontinued before treatment are:
- Aspirin
- NSAIDS
- Gingko Biloba
- Garlic
- Ginseng
- St. John’s Wort
- Flaxseed Oil
- Cod Liver Oil
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin E
- Essential fatty acids
Discontinue 24 hours before your treatment:
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Niacin
- Cigarettes
- Avoid Makeup
- Updates: Notify your skin care specialist about skin rashes, cold sores, or new skin conditions.
Post-Treatment Guidelines
After your PRP microneedling facial or other procedure is complete, take a few precautions to get the most out of your treatment.
Avoid Post-Treatment:
- High-intensity physical activity for 24 hours.
- Avoid applying makeup the day of your procedure.
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure and continuously use broad-spectrum SPF 30+.
What to Expect from Your Treatment
It’s important to follow the skincare regimen provided by your medical provider. Gentle skincare should be continued until your skin has fully healed. Redness, swelling, and peeling are common. You’ll begin seeing an improvement in fine lines and texture immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Microneedling is used to stimulate collagen, reduce fine lines, improve melasma and hyperpigmentation, and reduce acne scarring. PRP injections can be used under the eyes to help with dark circles and fine lines.
Redness, swelling, and peeling are common. We recommend scheduling your microneedling treatment around your social schedule.
You can return to work immediately after treatment.
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