PRF – Pre-Treatment Instructions

PRF Pre-Treatment Instructions

  • If you have an active cold sore, treatment will need to be delayed.
  • No dental work, vaccinations, or recent infections, in the two weeks prior to treatment.
  • Be well hydrated (drink 64 oz of water daily) starting 72 hours prior to treatment. Eat a snack before arriving for your appointment to prepare for your blood draw.
  • MINIMIZE: Alcohol, caffeine, and cigarettes for 2 days before treatment.
  • AVOID: Aspirin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve (all non-steroidal and steroidal anti-inflammatory agents), Gingko Biloba, Garlic, Flax Oil, Cod liver Oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, or any other essential fatty acids for 7 days prior to your treatment.
  • Discontinue retinol for 3 days prior to reduce irritation and redness.
  • Patients who smoke may have less of a response to treatment.

Contraindications:

  • Acute and Chronic Infections
  • Cancer and/or Chemotherapy treatments
  • Severe metabolic and systemic disorders
  • Abnormal platelet function (blood disorders, i.e. Haemodynamic Instability, Hypofibrinogenemia, Critical Thrombocytopenia)
  • Blood Borne Disease
  • Chronic Liver Pathology
  • Anti-coagulation therapy
  • Underlying Sepsis
  • Systemic use of corticosteroids within two weeks of the procedure
  • Pregnancy or Breast Feeding.

Possible Risks and Side Effects Associated with PRF Treatment:

  • DISCOMFORT: Discomfort may be experienced during blood draw where there is a slight pinch to insert the needle for the blood collection as well as during the procedure if PRF is injected into the site. Repeat injections may be necessary.
  • BRUISING, SWELLING, INFECTION: With any minimally invasive procedure, bruising of the treated area may occur. Additionally, there may be swelling noted. Finally, skin infection is rare, but always a possibility with any injection or incision into the skin.
  • SCARRING: Scar at entry point is extremely rare but must always be considered a possibility when entering the skin. Delayed wound healing and/or scarring may occur.
  • VASCULAR COMPROMISE: As with any dermal injectable there is a possible, although rare, risk of vascular compromise which may lead to emboli, stroke, occlusion, and or blindness.

Call 480-470-5747 with questions.