Stop NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen, aspirin) at least 7–10 days before. They inhibit platelet activation and may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.

If you need rescue pain relief, use paracetamol or metamizole (Nolotil), which have less impact on platelet function.

Do not eat during the 6 hours before your appointment. Eating stimulates the release of pro-inflammatory mediators that reduce the quality of the sample.

You may drink water normally during those 6 hours — stay well hydrated.

Avoid alcohol 24–48h before treatment: it alters platelet function and coagulation.

Cut down on smoking if you can — the vasoconstriction it causes hinders the microcirculation needed for healing.

Avoid intense training the day before your blood draw. A body in relative rest favors a more stable sample.

Get a good night's sleep the night before — rest affects the overall state of the immune and clotting systems.

More than a last-minute protocol, it's a long-term habit: a Mediterranean pattern —oily fish, extra virgin olive oil, vegetables, fruit and nuts— provides anti-inflammatory omega-3s and polyphenols and is associated with more numerous, more active platelets.

Regularly cut down on ultra-processed foods, added sugar and excess saturated fat: dietary patterns with more animal-based and processed foods have been linked to higher inflammatory markers in plasma. This isn't a one-off diet: it's a sustained, healthy eating habit.

Just like certain medications, some "natural" supplements —garlic, ginger, high-dose turmeric, ginkgo biloba, vitamin E and high-dose omega-3— have an antiplatelet effect. Stop taking them 1–2 weeks before, the same rule that applies before surgery.

On the other hand, maintaining good levels of vitamin D and taking vitamin C together with collagen or gelatin during your rehab may support healing. Always tell us what supplements you take before your blood draw.

The blood is centrifuged at a controlled speed to separate the layers: red blood cells, platelet-poor plasma and platelet-rich plasma. Excess speed could prematurely activate the platelets, which is why the protocol is carefully calibrated.

Before injecting, we verify the exact platelet concentration with our BioSmartData cell counter. This lets us confirm the sample reaches the right therapeutic dose — not all "PRP" is the same.

It's normal to feel mild pain, warmth or swelling for 24–72 hours (sometimes up to a week for tendons). It's part of the biological response we're aiming for, not a complication.

Avoid intense physical activity for 24–48h (up to 72h for tendons). Let the initial inflammatory phase do its work undisturbed before reloading the tissue.

Do not take anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen, diclofenac, aspirin…) during the following week. They block exactly the inflammatory cascade PRP is meant to activate.

For pain, use paracetamol or Nolotil as needed.

If discomfort is intense, you can apply a cloth-wrapped cold pack for brief periods. Avoid systematic, prolonged use: cold can also blunt the inflammatory response we're aiming for.