How bad is it that I drank 2 shots and a beer a day after Scalp PRP?

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Drinking alcohol a day after scalp PRP

Anna Petropoulos, MD, FRCS · Answer

Hello MarkoPol, thank you for this question!

Drinking alcohol the day after a scalp PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) treatment isn't ideal, but it's not necessarily catastrophic. The main concerns with alcohol consumption after PRP treatment include:

Increased Bleeding Risk: Alcohol can thin your blood and potentially increase bleeding or bruising at the injection sites.

Healing Interference: Alcohol can impair your body's ability to heal and might affect the effectiveness of the PRP treatment.

Dehydration: Alcohol can dehydrate you, which might affect your scalp's recovery process.

While a small amount of alcohol occasionally might not cause significant issues, it's generally recommended to avoid it for at least 24-48 hours after the procedure to optimize healing. If you have any concerns or notice unusual symptoms, be sure to reach out to your provider.

I hope this helps! Best, Genie Alexander, RN BSN for Dr. Anna Petropoulos, MD FRCS at Center for Classic Beauty, Danvers & Boston, MA.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This shouldn't negatively impact your results. In our practice, we combine prp with progesterone to improve outcomes. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

Drinking alcohol in a moderate amount after PRP injection should not affect the results. It may cause a slight retention of water which could give you some increased swelling.PRPHAIRMD.COM

Jacquelline Leva, DO · Answer

There's no written study that shows drinking alcohol will make the results of prp worse. So no issues there

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

From my understanding of the literature, there is no evidence that drinking alcohol in the amount you describe will negatively impact your result. Cheers.

Craig L. Ziering, DO · Answer

I don’t condone alcohol after any surgical procedure because it can increase bleeding and also should not be mixed with any oral medications that may have been given post operatively. It is likely that your PRP will not be effected negatively, as an injection treatment.

Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACS · Answer

It shouldn't affect the results of your treatment. I wouldn't be stressed about that at all. Thank you for your question.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

As far as your results from PRP there should be little if any effect from alcohol consumption the day after treatment.

Edwin Epstein, MD · Answer

I would not expect any issues with mile alcohol consumption after PRP.  Sometimes alcohol can "thin" the blood, so drinking before a PRP session could result in mild bleeding or swelling.

Samer Muala, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

It shouldn't affect your treatment, but next time try to refrain from doing so.  It might change the time and number of treatments needed.  But I think you will honestly be ok.  Good luck.

How bad is it that I drank 2 shots and a beer a day after Scalp PRP?

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