I had Acell/PRP scalp treatment and my forehead is swollen. The fluid has travelled and caused bruising. Is it normal?

June 27, 2016
Asked By:Sunny37 in San Francisco, CA

I had ACell/PRP on my frontal hairline on Friday & immediately had forehead swelling after the treatment. I've had the fluids in my face travel from my forehead to the sides of my face, down the top bridge of my nose & under my eyes. The fluids on the sides of my eye orbitals have caused the corners of my eyes & under eyes to bruise up. I spoke to my MD today. She assured me this was normal but from what I've read about this treatment, this doesn't appear normal. Any thoughts? Thanks!

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February 8, 2018

Answer: Hair loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Viviscal, Rogaine, Spironolactone/Finesteride

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 8, 2018

Answer: Hair loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Viviscal, Rogaine, Spironolactone/Finesteride

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 2, 2016

Answer: Swelling post PRP? ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 2, 2016

Answer: Swelling post PRP? ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 18, 2016

Answer: Swelling after PRP

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July 18, 2016

Answer: Swelling after PRP

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