To help you get the best results from your PRF Hair Restoration treatment, please review and follow the pre-care checklist below.
One week before
- If medically safe, avoid NSAIDs and blood thinners (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen) for 3–5 days.
- Discontinue fish oil, vitamin E, and herbal anticoagulants — they impair PRF quality.
- Do not color, chemically treat, or perm hair within 3 days prior.
72 hours before
- Stay well hydrated for 2–3 days — drink plenty of water to optimize your blood draw.
- No alcohol for 24–72 hours.
- Hold topical minoxidil 48–72 hours before treatment.
- No scalp styling products (gel, spray, mousse).
Day of treatment
- Wash hair the night before or morning of treatment — arrive with a clean scalp free of products.
- Eat a light meal before your appointment.
- Wear a loose top that does not rub the scalp.
- Notify your provider of any recent illness, infection, or medication changes.
Medications
- Continue finasteride or dutasteride as prescribed — they work synergistically with PRF.
What to expect
- Mild scalp tenderness, redness, or swelling around injection sites usually eases within 1–3 days.
- Pinpoint bleeding or light bruising at injection areas is normal and fades quickly.
- A short shedding phase can occur as older hairs make way for new growth.
- Fuller, thicker hair develops gradually over several months with a series of treatments.
Medical Disclaimer: These are general guidelines and do not replace personalized medical advice. Always follow the specific instructions from your TMRW clinician.
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