Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

There is minimal downtime. You may experience mild swelling, redness, or a "tight" sensation for 24–48 hours. Most patients return to work the next day. If used with microneedling (the "Vampire Facial"), redness may last up to 3 days.

The treatment involves a standard blood draw, followed by small injections. We use ultra-fine needles and can apply topical numbing cream to ensure you only feel a mild pinching or pressure sensation. 

In case of skin treatments, needles no longer than 4mm are used. For joints, a longer and larger gauge needle is used to be able to aspirate any joint fluid (excess) prior to injection. This procedure is done under ultrasound guidance. 

For both skin rejuvenation and hair loss, we typically recommend an initial series of 3 to 4 sessions, spaced 4–6 weeks apart. A single maintenance session is recommended every 6 to 12 months based on age and healing/lifestyle. 

Our treatments are performed by one of our medical providers (MD/PA-C) only. Trained estheticians and other medical staff may assist as well.

The centrifuge systems used to concentrate your platelets are FDA-cleared. While the use of PRP for facial aesthetics, sports medicine and hair growth is considered an "off-label" medical procedure, it is a widely accepted and clinically backed standard in regenerative medicine.

PRP used for medical and aesthetic procedures is safe for most individuals between the ages of 18-80. Parental Consent required for patients under 18.

There are very few contraindications, however, patients with the following conditions are not great candidates:

1) Acute and Chronic Infections

2) Auto-immune disorders & Skin diseases (i.e. SLE, porphyria, etc.)

3) Patients with blood or platelet disorders, hormonal imbalance  and Chronic Liver Pathology are not ideal for PRP treatments.

4) Patients that need to be aspirin, and Systemic use of corticosteroids within two weeks of the procedure.

5) Patients with active cancer 

6) Older patients of age 50+ or with other active medical conditions may not be optimal candidates primarily due to decreased amounts of growth factors in the bloodstream.

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate: Drink at least 8–10 glasses of water the day before and the day of your treatment. Well-hydrated muscles conduct electromagnetic energy more effectively, leading to stronger contractions and better results.

Eat a Light Meal: Avoid a heavy or "bloating" meal immediately before your appointment, especially if you are treating the abdominal area. A light snack 1–2 hours prior is ideal to keep your energy up.

Wear Comfortable Clothing: Opt for lightweight, loose-fitting clothes (like gym wear). While we can treat through thin layers, we may ask you to shift clothing to allow the applicators to sit flush against your skin.

Skip the Lotions: Arrive with clean skin in the treatment area. Avoid applying lotions, oils, or numbing creams, as these can interfere with the applicator’s grip and the radiofrequency heating.

Stop NSAIDs & steroids: You must stop taking anti-inflammatories (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Aspirin) 7 days before treatment. Recent use or ongoing use of steroids and related medications should also be avoided. PRP requires inflammation to work; these drugs will cancel out the effect.

No NSAIDs or steroids: Do not take anti-inflammatory meds for at least 2 weeks post-injection. Use Tylenol for discomfort.

Ice/Heat: Avoid icing the area for the first 48 hours unless directed by our MD/PA-C, as icing can stifle the natural inflammatory response we want to trigger.

Call us if you experience a fever, increasing pain after the first 3 days, or significant spreading redness around the injection site.