Hydrate generously
Drink 48–64 oz of water daily for 2–3 days leading up to your visit. Proper hydration expands blood volume, making the blood draw smoother and maximizing the yield of active platelets.
Everything you need to know before your appointment, what to expect day-by-day, and how to support your body’s natural collagen synthesis for optimal results.
Because PRF is formulated entirely from your own blood, pre-treatment preparation directly influences your sample quality and recovery speed.
Drink 48–64 oz of water daily for 2–3 days leading up to your visit. Proper hydration expands blood volume, making the blood draw smoother and maximizing the yield of active platelets.
If medically safe and approved by your doctor, avoid NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve), fish oil, and vitamin E supplements for 3–5 days prior to minimize bruising and protect platelet viability.
Refrain from alcohol for at least 24 hours before your session. Alcohol dehydrates tissue and dilates blood vessels, which increases the likelihood of post-treatment bruising.
Do not arrive on an empty stomach. Eat a balanced meal or healthy snack containing protein and complex carbohydrates 1–2 hours before your appointment to prevent lightheadedness during the blood draw.
What happens in the hours, days, and weeks following your PRF treatment:
Mild temporary swelling, slight tenderness, and pinkness are expected. The concentrated platelets immediately begin releasing signaling proteins into the fibrin scaffold.
Initial swelling rapidly subsides. Any minor pinpoint bruising shifts from reddish to yellowish. The fibrin matrix continues sustained growth factor release.
New micro-capillaries form around the treatment site, enhancing blood flow and nutrient delivery. Fibroblasts begin producing new collagen and elastin fibers in the deeper dermal layers.
This is the period over which any change in firmness and texture tends to appear, smoother overall texture, and improved follicle health across the treated series.
The skin under the eyes is exceptionally delicate. To protect the placed fibrin matrix:
Your skin channels remain open for several hours after treatment. Follow these guidelines:
To allow follicles to absorb maximum growth factor nourishment:
Hydration is the single most critical factor: drink plenty of water (at least 48–64 oz daily) for 48 hours prior to your visit to ensure an easy blood draw and optimal plasma volume. Avoid alcohol and excessive caffeine for 24 hours beforehand. If medically appropriate and cleared by your prescribing physician, avoid NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen or naproxen) for 3–5 days prior, as these can inhibit platelet function.
Mild to moderate swelling and temporary fullness under the eyes is completely normal and typically peaks within 24 to 36 hours before subsiding significantly over days 2 and 3. Minor pinpoint bruising may take 4 to 7 days to fully resolve and can be gently concealed with mineral makeup after 24 hours.
We recommend leaving the residual PRF on your skin for at least 4 to 6 hours (ideally overnight) so the growth factors continue nourishing the micro-channels. After that, gently cleanse with lukewarm water and a mild, non-exfoliating cleanser. Apply a soothing barrier treatment such as SkinAlchemy Calm Balm.
Avoid vigorous workouts, hot yoga, saunas, and steam rooms for 24 to 48 hours post-treatment. Elevated heart rate and heavy perspiration can increase swelling, localized bruising, and inflammation at the injection or microneedling sites.
Because PRF works biologically with your natural cellular turnover rather than placing synthetic gel, initial changes in skin luminosity and texture often emerge around weeks 3 to 4. Deeper collagen remodeling, tissue density, and structural improvements continue building between weeks 6 and 12.
Every treatment at The Med Bar in Loveland includes dedicated consultation time and thorough personalized post-care instructions.