Regenerative treatments use a small sample of your own blood, which is spun to separate the plasma. A smooth blood draw makes the whole appointment easier.
Before
- Drink plenty of water the day before and on the day — it makes the blood draw easier.
- Eat a normal meal a few hours before your appointment; don't come on an empty stomach.
- For a few days, avoid alcohol and — if you only take them occasionally — anti-inflammatory painkillers, as they affect how platelets work.
- Tell us about any blood disorder, anaemia or medicine that affects clotting.
- Come with clean skin and no make-up on the area; for a scalp treatment, with freshly washed hair.
During
- A small blood sample is taken from your arm and spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma.
- The plasma is then injected into the treated area; a numbing cream may be used first.
- You may feel a sting, a pinch or pressure — tell us if you'd like a pause at any point.
After
- Redness, swelling, tenderness or bruising are common in the first days.
- For the rest of the day, avoid touching the area, make-up on it, exercise, saunas and alcohol.
- For a few days, avoid anti-inflammatory painkillers if you can — ask your pharmacist which painkiller suits you.
- If you notice increasing pain, a pale, blotchy or dusky patch of skin or any change in your vision, contact Magda straight away.
Not sure whether something on this list applies to you? Ask us before you book or at your consultation. Never stop a medicine you take on medical advice without speaking to your GP.
