PRP injections have recently become a popular skin treatment, as many people see them as a holistic alternative to other injectables. This innovative treatment leverages your body’s natural healing capabilities to repair damage that has occurred in your skin, enhancing its health and appearance from within. We can inject PRP into your undereye areas, fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, and around the mouth.
At Vitality Medical Wellness Center, we are proud to offer our patients PRP injections in Belle Meade, TN. But since this treatment is relatively new in the aesthetics space, we understand that many patients are not familiar with how the treatment works—or how to prepare for it. In this blog, we’ll tell you how to prepare for PRP injections so you can achieve the best results possible.
Have Clean Skin
Arrive at your appointment with clean skin that is free of makeup and other products. This will help keep the injection sites sterile and minimize the risk of infection.
Eat a Light Snack
Eat a light snack 1 to 2 hours before your appointment. This will help you avoid feeling queasy or lightheaded during your blood draw and the following injections.
Avoid Alcohol & Tobacco
Avoid consuming alcohol or using tobacco products for 3 days before your PRP injections. Alcohol dehydrates you and can inhibit your results, whereas tobacco can delay the healing process and interfere with the treatment’s effectiveness.
Hydrate
Keeping your body hydrated will help you achieve the best possible results. To adequately hydrate your body, we recommend men drink approximately 15.5 cups of water a day, and women drink 11.5 cups.
Discontinue Certain Medications
About a week before your PRP injections, we ask that you discontinue the use of any anti-inflammatory or blood-thinning medications or supplements. This is to help prevent excessive bleeding and bruising during your injection process.
Enjoy Healthy, Refreshed Skin
Whether you’re looking to enjoy PRP injections, RF microneedling, or our infrared sauna, our treatments improve your skin’s overall health. This not only makes your skin look beautiful, but it also functions better. We encourage you to request an appointment with one of our team members if you think PRP injections are right for you. Or if you would like to explore your options, you can use our holistic treatment planning tool to find the best options for your specific concerns.
