How to Get the Most out your PRP Treatment

PRP and Laser completed simultaneously appear as the best treatment for hair loss. Our Platelet-Rich-Plasma and Laser Therapy is beneficial for two types of candidates: those who are diagnosed with Alopecia Areata on small areas and those who have weak quality of hair growth on their scalp. The non-surgical technique provides the optimum results to these candidates.
Did you know there are some important tips to acknowledge in order of getting the most out of your PRP? The therapy works great on the candidates who follow all the precautions which is advised before and after the therapy.

Let’s find out those precautions!

Shampoo
Use a top quality clarifying/cleansing shampoo and conditioner that nourishes your scalp and hair. Apply a nickel sized amount of shampoo and gently massage your hair. Rinse with lukewarm water so that skin pores will open.  

 Aloe Vera Gel
After shampooing your hair, apply the gel. The Aloe Vera plant has medicinal properties; it has been used for centuries to improve the health of the skin since it’s packed with all essential vitamins and nutrients that promote healthy skin cells.
Therefore, Aloe Vera gel is recommended to PRP candidates.

Diet & Nutrition
PRP experts guide you for special nutrition for the day prior and the day of the treatment. 
3 cups of fruit: Berries, Banana, Pineapple, Mango & Citrus
5 cups of vegetables: spinach, carrot, sweet potato, kale, broccoli, green beans, peas, asparagus and dark colored lettuce
Note: Juice will be not considered an acceptable substitute for consuming the fruit and vegetables.

Food & Drinks to Avoid
At least two days prior of the PRP treatment, candidates are restricted to avoid particular types of food and drinks.

• All types of bread should be replaced with rolled oats
• Replace all types of pasta with sweet potato
• Replace all type of rice with mashed sweet potato
• Avoid breakfast cereals
• Avoid baked items like pastries and cakes
• Replace kebab meat, fatty meat and fried meat with lean beef, lean pork, chicken or fresh fish
• Include less than ¼ teaspoon for all types of curries (per person basis)
• Strictly avoid taking pre-bottled juices because they contain preservatives which will cause negative impact to the treatment
• Soft drinks or sugary drinks should be avoided, can consider fresh water or lime water
• Minimize your caffeine intake
• Smoking & drinking to be avoided for 12 hours.
• If you are taking any anti-inflammatory or anti-coagulation medications, never forget to tell your PRP expert

 Some Quick Facts

• Avoid applying any serum or oils for at least 2 days prior to the treatment
• Don’t color your hair 1 week prior to your PRP
  
• Avoid hair extension 1 week prior and after the treatment
• Drink at least 1L water daily
• Take proper sleep, at least 6-8 hours
• Avoid gym activities at least 12 hour prior your PRP treatment.