Swelling after PRP - how to reduce

[cool525]

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.

[DavidAnderson]

You can gently massage your forehead and apply ice like you have been doing it should disperse soon enough.

[cool525]

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.

[gillenator]

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.

[Speegs]

If this persists much longer I'd reach out to your physician for some advice.

[gillenator]

I agree Speegs and would not hurt to let the doctor know right now so at least they are aware of the complication.