PRP FACE (VAMPIRE FACIAL) PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Avoid pain relievers called “NSAIDs,” such as aspirin, ibuprofen (generic, Advil, Aleve or Motrin), voltaren and other blood
thinning agents such as Vitamin E, Ginko Biloba, St. John’s Wort and fish oil or omega-3s to prevent bruising 7-10 days before
the treatment. It is important that you alert us of any medical conditions you may have and/or any prescribed medications
you are taking prior to your treatment.
2. If you are taking prescription blood thinners such as Heparin, Coumadin, Plavix or beta-blockers/Inderal (Propranolol) you
should check with the prescribing doctor to see if there’s no contraindications for this treatment and if you are able to stop
these medicines for 7-10 days before your appointment and at least 2 days after the procedure has been done.
3. Avoid smoking and alcoholic beverages for 24 hours prior to procedure as this can increase the risk for bleeding and bruising.
Smoking and drinking alcohol also impact healing process and effects PRP treatment’s results.
4. If you have a current cold sore or an acne breakout on the target Dermal filler injection area, reschedule your appointment. If
you have any history of Herpes Simplex (cold sores) on your face, make sure you inform the doctor that you have made your
appointment with, one week prior to your appointment.
5. Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, Laser treatments, or threading, the use of hair removal creams in the area(s) to be treated
and avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Salicylic Acid, or
other “anti-aging”, “acne”, and “bleaching” products.
6. Don’t skip breakfast. The morning of, consume plenty of food and drink as this will decrease the chances of lightheadedness
during the treatment. Make sure you eat close to your appointment.
7. Sun exposure and/or usage of a tanning bed, including self-tanning products must be avoided for a minimum of 24 hours
before and after the treatment, and preferably for up to 1-2 weeks to minimize the risk of post treatment temporary
dyspigmentation (darkening or lightening of the skin). Please be advised a treatment will not be administered on sunburned
skin.
8. Please come to your appointment with minimal or no make-up to the areas that are going to be treated. No lotions, makeup
or other topical products should be applied on the day of the procedure.
9. Drink a bottle of water (500 mL) at least 2 hours before your session to make the blood draw easier.
10. PRECAUTIONS
You would not be considered a candidate for Dermal filler treatment if you have any of the following (Contraindications):
 An impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases, HIV, HTV, or immunosuppressive medications.
 Skin conditions and diseases including: Facial cancer, existing or uncured. This includes SCC, BCC and melanoma, systemic
cancer, and chemotherapy.
 Steroid therapy, dermatological diseases affecting the face such as Porphyria, blood disorders and platelet abnormalities,
anticoagulation therapy such as Warfarin.
 A history of medication over the past 2 months that could affect the skin, i.e., Accutane.
 Pacemakers, a history of a severe heart disorder, arrhythmias
 Blood thinning medications or blood clotting disorders
 Any active skin disease or disorder around the treatment site; acne, eczema, psoriasis
 A history of keloids or abnormal wound healing
 Any surgical procedure in the treatment area within 3 months
 Pregnancy and breastfeeding.