How I prepared before, during, and after PRP injections
I have recently completed three sessions of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections to help restore the hair I have lost from androgenic alopecia. If you haven’t checked it out yet, I go over my hair loss journey and all about how PRP injections saved my hair in a blog post here.
How I prepped BEFORE
Before I started my injections, I knew that I needed to be as healthy as possible with a good immune system. Here is how I did it:
Took my COVID-19 vaccine at least one month before my first treatment so that I would have a healthy immune system
Started taking two kids One A Day vitamins every day (even though I am an adult, my doctor said he sees the most success from this brand than any other vitamin)
Continued taking zinc and folic acid vitamins
Continued drinking a green drink and collagen drink every night before bed
Continued sleeping on a silk pillow case every night
Continued using a microfiber towel to dry my hair after showering
Maintained my workout schedule
Started to transition to an organic diet focusing on getting the proper fruits and veggies
Started eating 75-100 grams of protein a day (these are my favorite protein bars and powder)
Started using different clean beauty hair products with no sulfates
How I cared for my hair DURING
During my three month injection process, it was so important to keep my scalp clean and immune system supported. In addition to continuing what is outlined above, I began doing the following:
Used the Ace + Acre detox and gua sha combo to keep my scalp clean and ready for new hair to pop through
Ate superfood packed soups with lentils, sweet potatoes, carrots, etc.
Stopped using hair spray, dry shampoo, and anything else that might “clog” my scalp
Weekly hair masks
Stopped pulling my hair back as often so that they is as little as possible stress on my scalp
Washed my hair when it was dirty and not let it get too oily
Decrease alcohol intake (it is not advised you drink during the treatments, I had maybe a couple of glasses of wine the entire three months)
No bleach or dye on my hair at all
How I care for my hair NOW
Now that I have results from my PRP injections and feel more confident than ever, I am doing everything I can to maintain my healthy hair growth. I have continued doing everything I outlined above as well as:
Use a light weight oil on my ends to help my current hair grow long and strong
Only straighten or curl my hair a couple times a week and keep the tool temperature below 340 degrees
Keep my hair tangle free and brush it every morning/night
Don’t let any bleach or dye touch my scalp
I can’t wait to watch as my hair continues to grow in healthy and strong. My goals moving forward are to continue the above things and be gentle with my scalp.