Platelet Rich Plasma

Post Care

What to expect after your PRP treatment:

Immediately after treatment with a PRP, there may be a slight redness, swelling, tenderness or an itching sensation in the treated area. This is a normal result of the injection and generally disappears in a couple of days.

Patience is required; swelling will be present for 24 to 48 hours.

The swelling will subside, sleep elevated.

The swelling after an eye treatment may last longer. If symptoms persist or other reactions occur, please contact your Registered Nurse.

What to do after your PRP treatment:

  • Do not take antihistamines or apply ice as inflammation is an important part of the wound healing cascade.

  •  Avoid touching your face for at least two hours to allow injection sites to heal over. 

  • Wash your hands before touching injected areas to avoid introducing external infection. 

  • Gently massage area with Arnica cream or a soothing post care cream to comfort. 

  • Your treated area will feel a bit tender for a few days.

  •  Avoid exposure to prolonged sunlight, rigorous exercise, saunas, hot baths and excessive amounts of alcohol, as this will increase the swelling and the possibility of bruising. However a celebration drink is acceptable!

  • Keep the area free of oil based products, heavy cosmetics and thick moisturizers for at least four hours.

  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours

  • Sleep elevated on 2 pillows to improve swelling
  • Do not expose the area to intense heat or sunlight (eg solarium or sauna)
  • Pain relief such as paracetamol may be taken as directed by your physician
  • Consider in clinic Omnilux LED treatment.
  • Do not use active skin care eg AHA, Retinols/Vitamin C
  • Avoid facials, facial waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL or energy based treatments and microdermabrasion for 2 weeks after treatment (unless advised by your injectable doctor). Please check with your physician before undergoing other facials within this time.
  • No makeup until the day after the procedure is ideal
  • Do not smoke

Are any complications or side effects possible?

It’s not unusual to experience some mild side effects. Swelling is common for the first 48 hours after PRP. Tenderness and bruising may appear at the injection or cannula entry sites.

If you do experience bruising, minimise excessive exercise in the first couple of days following treatment. If you feel unwell or are concerned about any aspect of your treatment, please contact the clinic.

There are many different anti-bruising treatments available for post-injection treatment. This includes our Omnilux LED treatment, ask your Registered Nurse to book you in for an after-care treatment.

Lastly but just as importantly healthy lifestyle choices and timely repeat treatments are key to the long-term maintenance. Ask our Age Amazingly staff about wellness solutions to support and maintain your results.

It is essential that you attend your review appointment in 2 to 4 weeks time so that we can compare with your before photo .A three month check-up is also required to check your progress. For any queries, please call your injector.

Name: Nicole Jackson-Belle 

Clinic: Age Amazingly Mediclinic 

Phone: 0487 784 135

Thank you

Age Amazingly Team