At OVME, we offer PRFM Gel, an advanced, regenerative treatment that uses your body’s own growth factors to naturally restore volume, smooth fine lines, and rejuvenate the skin from within. This innovative therapy helps boost collagen production, improve texture, and enhance radiance for a refreshed, youthful glow, all with minimal downtime and long-lasting, natural results.
How to Prepare for a PRFM Gel Treatment
- Minimize alcohol consumption for a minimum of 24 hours prior to injectable treatment. Alcohol can thin the blood making it easier for bruising to occur. It is best to avoid alcohol for a minimum of 3 days prior to injectable treatment.
- Avoid certain supplements and medications before the procedure. It is best to avoid any blood thinning agents for at least 1 week prior to injectable treatment to minimize the occurrence of bruising.
- Stop all NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications) such as aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Nuprin, Bufferin, Ibuprofen, etc. Tylenol is ok to use.
- Stop all herbal supplements such as fish oil, ginkgo, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, garlic pills, etc. (a multi-vitamin is ok to continue).
- Always discuss any history of allergies and current medications you are taking with your provider.
- Start taking oral arnica montana prior to the procedure. Arnica montana is a natural supplement which helps to reduce swelling and bruising. Starting the supplement the day prior to the procedure and continuing after the procedure is recommended.
- If you have a history of cold sores, it is important to let your provider know. There is a risk that the treatment could lead to an outbreak, so your provider may want to treat you appropriately.
- Tell your provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the safety profile has not been studied on this group and injectable treatment should not be performed.
Post PRFM Gel Injection Treatment Care
The most common complications following PRFM Gel include: swelling, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site, these typically lessen or disappear within a day or two. Some bruising may last up to 10-14 days.
- Avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol for 24 hours after the procedure. Exercise can cause your blood vessels to dilate and can increase your risk of bruising.
- 24 hours post treatment you may apply makeup.
- Some temporary lumpiness may occur before the balance of normal pressure can result from absorption.
- To limit bruising and swelling, gently apply ice to the area every 10-15 minutes for 1-2 hours post treatment.
- Limit exposure to excessive sun or extremes of temperatures until the initial swelling or redness has resolved. We suggest using a mineral based sunscreen with an spf of 30+.
- Follow-up is generally scheduled 2 weeks post treatment as needed.
- In the unlikely chance that you experience excessive pain, a discoloration or blanching of the skin, excessive swelling, visible red lumps, or white heads, please immediately contact your provider directly through the OVME Mobile application, or OVME studio.