Pre-Care:
• Please discontinue blood-thinning agents such as vitamin A, Ginkgo, Garlic, Flax, and Cod Liver
Oil, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, and multivitamins, a minimum of 7 days (preferably 14 days) prior to
treatment.
• If you are taking any blood thinners, please notify Eliixa right away as they may represent a contraindication to this treatment. These medications include Plavix, Coumadin, and Heparin.
• Avoid aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Voltaren and other anti-inflammatory medications.
These medications inhibit the mechanism by which PRP works. We want inflammation to
occur.
• You may take Tylenol as needed prior to the treatment.
• If you are taking broad beta-blockers such as Inderal (Propranolol), please notify your nurse
as this medication may need to be changed to a selective beta-blocker in advance of the
treatment. Prescription medication (including heart and blood pressure medication) should be
taken as prescribed right up to, and including, the day of and the day after your treatment.
• Avoid excessive sun or heat exposure 5-7 days prior to treatment.
• Minimize or avoid alcohol 3 days prior to treatment.
• For Hair Treatment- colouring your hair is permitted up to 7 days before the treatment.
• To ensure that you are adequately hydrated prior to your treatment please remember to drink
8-10 glasses of water the day before your treatment session.
PRP Hair Restoration- The Morning of Your Treatment:
• Shower the morning of your treatment and wash your hair very thoroughly using your regular
shampoo. Do not apply sprays, gels, or any other styling products to your hair.
• If you wear a hair system, please remove it prior to shampooing and do not wear it before your
PRP treatments.
• Please eat a normal breakfast or lunch the day of your PRP session