After the PRP procedure, the skin may experience:
- Redness & flushing – should decrease over a 24-hour period
- Swelling & pain – should decrease within 3-4 days
- Tenderness, stinging, itching
- Some pinpoint bleeding
- Tightness
These sensations will usually typically resolve within hours and many people are able to return to their normal activities the same or next day. Some people may react differently and may experience these reactions for longer. However, they gradually subside over the next 3-4 days as the skin returns to normal.
There is a small risk of side effects causing the skin to turn very red, blister, swell, peel and later scab and crust. In severe cases infection and ulceration may result, although this is not expected to occur due to the sterility of the needles/cannula used and the minimally invasive nature of the them.
PRP therapy procedure may cause areas of bruising although this would not normally be expected to occur, the eye contour being the area at most risk. Any such bruising will be temporary. If you are taking any medication or dietary supplements that can affect platelet function and bleeding time, the severity and period of bruising can be extended, also the presence of petechiae (small red or purple spots beneath the skin) may be observed.
PRP Post Treatment Advice
- Avoid products other than what has been recommended by my practitioner as others than the recommended may interfere with treatment.
- It is recommended that the use of soaps, other than those recommended by your practitioner, on the treated skin area is restricted until the skin normalises and where possible warm / tepid water and / or gentle skin cleansers are used for cleansing. Do not scrub. Pat to dry only.
- Refrain from touching the skin with your hands until the pores have had chance to close.
- Makeup can be applied once the skin has settled – usually the next day.
- The skin may flake after a couple of days – refrain from touching or pulling at any loose peeling skin as this can cause an uneven result in pigmentation.
- Avoid, electrolysis, depilatory creams, waxing, and laser hair removal for a minimum of 1 week after treatment or until the skin normalises.
- Avoid intensive sun light, saunas, sunbed, and steam bath for at least 1 week.
- Use adequate sunscreen protection for at least a week after treatment.
- Report any concerns to my practitioner as soon as possible. Consent
I understand this treatment is an elective medical-cosmetic treatment and hereby acknowledge the following: