PDGF Hair Restoration – Post Care Instructions

PDGF Hair Restoration – Post Treatment Considerations

First 24 hours:

  • Do not wash your hair or get your scalp wet
  • Avoid touching, scratching, or massaging the treated area
  • Skip heavy exercise, saunas, hot tubes and swimming pools
  • Avoid sun exposure to the scalp. If you must be outside, wear a loose hat

  • Do not apply hair products or sprays

After 24 hours:

  • You may gently shampoo your hair with a mild, sulfate-free shampoo

  • Resume normal hair products after 48 hours unless advised otherwise

  • Avoid hair coloring or chemical treatments for at least 7 days

  • Ongoing care:Use gentle scalp massage after 48 hours to promote circulation (if recommended by provider)

  • Continue any hair growth products or medications (e.g. minoxidil, finasteride) 48 hours post-treatment

  • Maintain health nutrition, hydration and scalp hygiene

Contraindications and Precautions:

  • Active scalp infection, open wounds or untreated skin conditions (e.g. psoriasis flare, dermatitis) in the treatment area
  • Known allergy or hypersensitivity to PDGF or formulation ingredients
  • Active cancer, especially skin cancers or scalp malignancies
  • History of keloid or hypertrophic scar formation
  • Uncontrolled bleeding disorders or current use of strong anticoagulation (unless cleared by prescribing physician)
  • Recent scalp surgery or injury (within 3 months)
  • Recent hair transplant where healing is incomplete
  • Recent steroid injections into the scalp (within 4 week)
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Possible Risks and Side Effects Associated with PDGF Treatment:

COMMON & TEMPORARY:
  • Redness, swelling or tenderness at treatment site
  • Bruising or pinpoint bleeding
  • Mild itching or warmth in the area
  • Temporary discoloration
LESS COMMON:
  • Skin dryness or flaking during healing
  • Localized infection
  • Allergic reaction to ingredientsProlonged redness, swelling or tenderness
  • Development of small nodules or bumps at injection sites
RARE, BUT POSSIBLE
  • Delayed hypersensitivity reaction
  • Scar formation or changes in skin pigmentation
  • Unintended stimulation of scar tissue in predisposed individuals