PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is a therapy that involves using injections of concentrated platelets to promote the healing of an injury. Regardless if you’re suffering from injured joints, muscles, torn ligaments or tendons, PRP therapy can provide a solution. PRP can also accelerate the healing of scars and wrinkles.
PRP therapy is a three-step process and requires at least three treatments 4-6 weeks apart. It is recommended to have maintenance treatments every six months.
Your blood is drawn typically from your arm and put into a centrifuge to separate fluids.
Your blood will then be separated into three layers:
The platelet-rich plasma is then injected into the injured areas to promote accelerated healing. At times, ultrasound imaging is used to guide an injection. By using an ultrasound machine, the physician is able to pinpoint the exact location of the injury and inject it precisely.
There are several benefits to PRP therapy. Firstly it treats delicate and difficult to reach areas. For areas suffering from extreme tenderness or are delicate, PRP is handy in combination with an ultrasound machine to reach injured areas. PRP also provides total rejuvenation for cosmetic reasons. It effectively smooths fine lines and wrinkles while boosting collagen.
Because PRP stems from the patient’s own blood, it is completely natural. The platelet-rich plasma dervies from your blood and provides an ultimate healing solution. This method has been used for decades and provides a safe alternative to surgery in some cases. Lastly, the results are long-lasting and measurable.