PRP Skin & Hair
Preparation & Aftercare
in Putney, Richmond, Wimbledon, Kingston, Wandsworth, & South West London
Clinically guided aftercare to ensure safe healing and optimal results
What to expect after PRP Skin & Hair?
Results develop gradually as collagen stimulation and tissue repair occurs.
- Mild redness (24–48 hours)
- Swelling (more common under eyes or scalp)
- Tenderness or tightness
- Small injection marks
- Possible bruising
- Scalp sensitivity (for hair PRP)
- Skin may feel warm or slightly inflamed initially
Before your treatment
1 week before
- Avoid anti-inflammatory medication (if medically safe to do so)
- Avoid alcohol where possible
- Stay well hydrated
- Avoid blood-thinning supplements (fish oil, vitamin E)
24 hours before
- Avoid alcohol
- Avoid strenuous exercise
- Avoid active skincare (retinol, acids, exfoliants)
- Wash hair thoroughly before hair PRP (no products after washing)
- Do not attend with active infections, illness, or skin irritation
30 minutes before
- Optional: apply numbing cream (lidocaine-based)
After your treatment
First 24 hours
- Do not touch, rub, or massage treated areas
- Avoid makeup (skin PRP)
- Do not wash face or hair for at least 12–24 hours
- Avoid alcohol
- Avoid exercise
- Avoid heat (sauna, steam, hot showers)
- Avoid sun exposure
48 – 72 hours post treatment
- Redness and swelling should settle
- You may gently wash face or hair with mild products
- Avoid active skincare
- Avoid harsh shampoos or scalp treatments
- Continue SPF use (for skin PRP)
First 7 days post treatment
- Avoid retinol, acids, peels
- Avoid microneedling, laser, or facials
- Avoid excessive sun exposure
- Avoid scalp irritation (hair PRP)
- Avoid tight headwear or friction on scalp
What to Avoid
First 24 hours
- Heat (sauna, steam, hot showers)
- Exercise
- Alcohol
- Makeup (skin PRP)
- Washing treated area immediately
- Touching or pressing treated areas
First 7 days
- Active skincare (retinol, acids, exfoliants)
- Sunbeds or prolonged UV exposure
- Hair dyes or chemical treatments (hair PRP)
- Facial treatments or scalp treatments
- Strong pressure or massage
- Active skincare (retinol, acids, exfoliants)
- Sunbeds or prolonged UV exposure
- Hair dyes or chemical treatments (hair PRP)
- Facial treatments or scalp treatments
- Strong pressure or massage
Results Timeline (varies & depends on individuals)
Skin PRP
- Initial glow: 3–7 days
- Texture improvement: 2–4 weeks
- Collagen stimulation: 4–8 weeks
Hair PRP
- Reduced shedding: 4–6 weeks
- Improved thickness: 8–12 weeks
- Best results seen with a course of treatments
Start your skin transformation today
Book Your Consultation
Speak with us on WhatsApp or by phone to discuss suitability, treatment options, and next steps.
£50 consultation fee redeemable against treatment (within 2 weeks)
Skin Treatments Across Putney, Richmond & South West London
Putney
Richmond
Wimbledon
Twickenham
Kingston
Wandsworth
South West London
We provide advanced skin treatments including microneedling, PRP, skin boosters, Polyneucleotides, exosomes and cryotherapy for clients across Putney, Richmond, Wimbledon, Kingston, Twickenham, Wandsworth and surrounding areas as well as vitamin injections and ear wax removal.