Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

What is a PRP injection?

After creating platelet-rich plasma from a patient’s blood sample, that solution is injected into the target area, such as an injured knee or a tendon.

The goal of a PRP Injection is to increase the concentration of specific bioproteins or hormones, called growth factors, in a specific area to accelerate the healing process. Studies show that the increased concentration of growth factors in platelet-rich plasma may stimulate or speed up the healing process, shortening healing time for injuries, decreasing pain and even encouraging hair growth.

Skin Rejuvenation

PRP injections are sometimes used as an anti-aging treatment.

Male Hair Loss

PRP injections can be effective in treating male pattern baldness, both in preventing hair loss and promoting new hair growth. PRP can also aid in the stimulation of hair growth after hair transplants.

Tendon, Ligament, Muscle and Joint Injuries

PRP injections may be able to treat a range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. For example, chronic tendon injuries such as tennis elbow or jumper’s knee can often take a long time to heal, so adding PRP shots to a treatment regimen can help to stimulate the healing process, decrease pain and enable a return to activities sooner.

Female Hair Loss

PRP hair restoration for female pattern hair loss is a new use for PRP therapy and, according to published studies over the past few years, PRP treatment can improve hair growth with minimal side effects.

Osteoarthritis

Early studies indicate that PRP injections may help treat osteoarthritis pain and stiffness by modulating the joint environment and reducing inflammation, but research is growing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there any risks or side effects to PRP Injections?

PRP injections are a low-risk procedure and it does not usually cause major side effects. The procedure involves a blood draw, so you should make sure you are hydrated and have eaten beforehand to prevent feeling lightheaded. After the procedure, you may experience some soreness and bruising at the injection site.

Because PRP injections are made up of your own cells and plasma, the risk of an allergic reaction is much lower than with other injectable medications.

Less common risks of PRP injections include:

Bleeding
Tissue damage
Infection
Nerve injuries

What should I know?

PRP treatment can help support wound healing in trauma and joint injury. The technique can address male pattern baldness, stimulate the growth of hair transplants and enhance other cosmetic procedures.

The results of PRP treatment are most noticeable after several weeks for joint injections and six months for scalp injections, and are not permanent; patients may require additional injections at the direction of their doctor.

Because the treatments use a patient’s own tissues, PRP injections are safe and can be administered alone or used in conjunction with other procedures.

What injuries can PRP injections treat?

PRPs injections are used primarily for soft tissue injuries, such as minor rotator cuff and Achilles tendon tears. Its use in other soft-tissue injuries is becoming more common. It has been demonstrated to improve function and reduce pain in people who have tendonitis or chronic tendinosis conditions such as tennis elbow or golfer's elbow.

It can also be used to treat injuries to ligaments and muscles.

Recent data suggests that PRP treatment is superior to than “gel shots” for knee osteoarthritis, especially in regard to the duration of its positive effect. However, emerging data demonstrates that PRP combined with "gel shots" is more effective than either treatment alone.

How much does PRP cost and is it covered by my insurance?

Unfortunately very few insurance plans will provide any reimbursement for PRP injections. The costs must largely be paid out of pocket.

The costs can also vary by location and on how the injections are used.

Insurance companies consider PRP an experimental treatment. More scientific research will have to conclude its effectiveness before it is more widely covered.

What forms of payment do you accept for the procedure, and is there financing available?

We accept cash, Zelle, Apple Pay, and most major credit cards.

And yes, we also offer interest free 6 month or 12 month payment options through Care Credit. Subject to credit approval*