To enjoy the best results and to avoid any adverse reactions it is important to follow your aftercare instructions.

The Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) that has been injected into your skin is a natural substance extracted from your blood. Because of this, it is fragile and needs to be treated carefully to allow it to complete its regenerative work, particularly in the first 48 hours.

Immediately after the procedure, the injection area will feel tighter and lines and wrinkles will appear minimised. This degree of skin tightening will not last and over the next 4 days your skin will return to normal, however, under the skin the PRP treatment has begun to work its magic making new cells and improving the subsurface layers of the skin.

To maximise the healing benefits from the PRP Therapy, please follow these guidelines:

• Do not wash your face with cleansers or apply liquid make-up for 12 hours post-procedure. If you need to wash your face, please do so only after 4 hours and use warm water without soap
• If you require pain relief, use paracetamol
• Do not use any anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen
• Avoid oral steroids such as prednisone for 7 days post procedure with permission from your prescribing physician
• For patients who regularly take aspirin, resume 48 hours post procedure, unless otherwise directed by physician
• Minimise alcohol, caffeine and supplements that may increase bruising for 2 days post procedure
• Avoid exercise that would usually create a flushed face or excessive facial perspiration for 24 hours post procedure.

SWELLING
In some cases patients can have a significant swelling response in the under-eye area. This is due to the body initiating an amplified regenerative process and will usually be evident at the time of the procedure. Your treating practitioner will assess any swelling, and if necessary, apply ice for a short period to calm down the local response and minimise post-procedure downtime.

If progressive swelling occurs after you leave the clinic, apply ice wrapped in a clean cloth to the area for 5 to 10 minutes, up to 3 times a day and sleep with an extra pillow for the first night to help reduce the under eye swelling.

SORENESS
PRP Skin Rejuvenation Therapy releases growth factors that stimulate the production of collagen in the skin and the body’s normal healing response. Because the growth factors are more concentrated, the healing response is more pronounced and therefore the application site may feel as if it has been injured, potentially feeling sore, tender to touch, and warm. These symptoms can last up to 4 days and then should ease.