Will using ice on the scalp to reduce swelling after PRP for hair loss reduce the efficacy of the treatment?

Using ice on the scalp to reduce swelling after PRP for hair loss should not significantly reduce the efficacy of the treatment. PRP works by releasing growth factors from platelets, which stimulate hair follicles over time. Applying ice is more about managing discomfort and swelling, and while it may slightly slow blood flow to the area temporarily, it shouldn't interfere with the overall benefits of the treatment.

However, it's best to follow your doctor's specific aftercare instructions, as some may recommend waiting a few hours before applying ice to avoid any potential interference during the initial stages of healing.

Thank you for your question. If you do swell after prp injections, that is completely normal and should go down shortly. Icing the area after should not be a problem or affect the procedure. I hope this information helps.

After the prp, the process of swelling could not end for a long time and not too much, so we don't suggest you to take the ice 

Ice after PRP will affect the ability of the PRP to diffuse. If one uses the subdermal depo injection technique, ice is not necessary since there is a minimal amount of swelling. Ice is not part of our post treatment protocol. 

Ice should be unnecessary after PRP scalp injections for hair loss. The small amount of volume of PRP in each injection that soon dissipates into the scalp should not cause swelling that would require any treatment.  

Hello, thank you for your question. I don’t advise you to use ice after a PRP treatment. If you have swelling you might want to call your doctor and see what he/she suggests.

i would not expect much swelling at all. i had it done to my scalp and i had no swelling. However, if icing it makes you feel better, I don't see any reason why that should be a problem (in contradistinction to the replies below). Since the injections are under the scalp, ice should have zero deleterious effects on the PRP results. Just remember, you should do at least 3 sessions, each spaced a month apart.david berman md