Regular Member cool525 Posted December 19, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted December 19, 2017 I had my PRP 5 days ago, and my swelling is still full on. It started are forehead, down through eyes and now patiently sitting between cheek bones and nose. I did use cold-packs during 24-48 hrs though now out of options. What did others do to reduce their swelling? I still have lots of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member DavidAnderson Posted December 19, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted December 19, 2017 You can gently massage your forehead and apply ice like you have been doing it should disperse soon enough. Senior Patient Advisor for Dr Edward Ball of The Maitland Clinic. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Maitland Clinic. Formerly Garageland of Hasson & Wong with 20 years of history in Hair Restoration. Meet with myself for a free consultation and advice in London on June 21st 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cool525 Posted December 19, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 19, 2017 Thanks David, though ice packs constrict veins, I thought they would only be helpful in first 24 to 48 hrs, after that you may instead want to apply heat so you get vaso-dilation instead to promote increased blood flow? You can gently massage your forehead and apply ice like you have been doing it should disperse soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted December 19, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted December 19, 2017 At this point in time there may not be much that can be done about it other than allowing it to subside and absorb into your tissue on its own. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted December 20, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted December 20, 2017 If this persists much longer I'd reach out to your physician for some advice. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted December 22, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted December 22, 2017 I agree Speegs and would not hurt to let the doctor know right now so at least they are aware of the complication. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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