Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a process by which the healing properties of your blood are injected into the area of pain or damage to promote repair and healing. Platelets are a component of your blood that contain many healing components, such as growth factors.

 

When injury or damage occurs, a complex chain of reactions occurs to trigger the process of repair. This process begins almost immediately, with an inflammatory phase. Platelets play an important role in the repair and remodeling phases of healing.  With PRP therapy, we can isolate platelets from your own blood and inject them into the damaged area, resulting in additional repair where it is needed.  

PRP is collected by a simple blood draw of your own blood. We then spin the collected blood in a centrifuge, which allows us to separate the platelets and growth factors. We are then able to draw the platelet-rich serum into a sterile syringe. The PRP is then injected into the area of injury.  

PRP has been shown to decrease pain associated with arthritis and tendonitis and enhance the healing process for many areas that are commonly injured or damaged, such as the shoulders, knees, and elbows. Furthermore, PRP has been shown to improve hair loss secondary to stress or illness! Whether the injury is new or old, minor or severe, PRP can help!