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Aftercare Following PRP: What to Do and Avoid in the First 72 Hours
When to wash hair after PRP, which products to avoid and how long to wait for exercise, sun, alcohol and hair dye, plus normal vs concerning signs.
Most people return to daily life the same day, but simple rules in the first 48–72 hours improve comfort and healing.
| Normal | Duration | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Mild redness | Hours–1 day | Settles |
| Tenderness | 1–2 days | Don't press |
| Mild swelling (forehead) | 1–3 days | Sleep with head raised |
| Injection dots | 1–2 days | Don't touch |
| Mild headache | Hours | Doctor-advised painkiller |
Day one: don't touch, scratch or massage the scalp; don't wash (usually at least 6–12 hours, longer if advised); no styling products; no alcohol.
Days 1–3: wash with lukewarm water and mild shampoo without rubbing; avoid sauna, steam and heavy sweating; limit direct sun (loose hat if needed); avoid ibuprofen and aspirin unless prescribed, as some specialists believe they reduce platelet activity.
| Activity | Typical wait |
|---|---|
| Washing hair | 6–24 hours (as advised) |
| Light walking | Same day |
| Intense exercise | 48–72 hours |
| Sauna, steam | 48–72 hours |
| Pool, sea | 48–72 hours |
| Dye, perm, keratin | At least 1 week |
| Styling products | 24–48 hours |
| Topicals like minoxidil | As advised (often after 24 hours) |
Your personal instructions take priority.
Contact the clinic for: worsening redness or swelling, discharge or heat at injection points, fever, severe persistent pain, marked swelling spreading around the eyes.
Between sessions: balanced diet with enough protein, iron and zinc; sleep and stress management; avoid smoking; gentle hair care; follow prescribed treatments.
At our Istanbul clinic each session ends with written aftercare; clients from Yalova, Bursa, Kocaeli and Gebze can travel home the same day and can usually drive.
