PRP Aftercare & How Long Results Last (Hair and Facial)

You’ve had (or booked) a PRP session, now what? Here’s how to care for the treated area, and the honest answer to how long results last.

Aftercare for PRP hair treatments

First 24 to 48 hours:

• Don’t wash your hair for at least 24 hours, let the platelets stay where they were placed
• Skip styling products, hats, and helmets for the first day
• No strenuous exercise or heavy sweating for 24 to 48 hours
• Avoid saunas, hot tubs, and intense heat
• Expect mild tenderness or tightness in the scalp, normal and short-lived

First week: be gentle when brushing, avoid harsh chemical treatments (colouring, relaxers) for about a week, and hold off on other scalp treatments until Crystal gives the go-ahead.

Aftercare for PRP facials

• Expect redness like a mild sunburn for a day or so, that’s normal
• No makeup for 24 hours; let the skin settle
• Gentle cleanser and moisturizer only for the first couple of days
• Sun protection is non-negotiable, SPF once your injector clears it, and avoid direct sun exposure early on
• Skip actives (retinol, acids, exfoliants) for several days

For both treatments, you’ll leave with written aftercare, and you can always call or text with questions.

How long do PRP results last?

The honest answer, by treatment:

• PRP hair restoration builds gradually across the 5-session program, with changes typically visible over several months. After the initial program, results are commonly maintained with a top-up session every 6 to 12 months, hair follicles need ongoing support, not a one-time fix.
• PRP facials also build over a series; many people do a few sessions, then maintain once or twice a year.

Because PRP works with your biology, consistency matters more than intensity, and individual results vary (the full honest picture: does PRP work for hair loss).

Questions about your treatment plan?

Book a free consultation with Crystal Simm, RPN, in Brampton, or explore our PRP treatments.