What is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is an innovative treatment that harnesses the body’s natural healing abilities to accelerate tissue repair and regeneration. PRP is derived from a patient’s own blood, which is processed to concentrate the platelets and growth factors responsible for healing. These platelets are rich in proteins that recruit the body’s mesenchymal stem cells to promote healing and tissue repair, making PRP therapy a powerful non-surgical option for treating various medical and cosmetic conditions.
What to expect during PRP therapy?
PRP therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that begins with drawing a small amount of your blood. This sample is then placed in a centrifuge, which spins the blood at high speeds to separate the platelet-rich plasma from other blood components. Once the PRP is prepared, it is injected directly into the targeted area. Musculoskeletal injections are performed with ultrasound guidance to maximize safety and precision. Skin and scalp injections utilize a sophisticated microneedling technique to maximize therapeutic distribution.
The procedure is typically completed in under an hour, and you can resume most normal activities shortly afterward. Some mild discomfort or swelling at the injection site may occur, but these symptoms usually resolve within a few days. PRP therapy is generally well-tolerated and does not carry the risk of allergic reactions, as it uses your own blood.
What conditions may benefit from PRP therapy?
PRP therapy is a novel natural treatment that has shown promise in treating a wide range of medical and cosmetic conditions, including:
- Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis: PRP reduces inflammation and promotes cartilage regeneration in painful joints due to athletic or daily repetitive use and trauma. PRP therapy for joint pain may show benefit within 1-2 months and may require multiple sessions depending on the severity of the underlying injury. PRP therapy may be enhanced by peptide therapies and other therapeutic injections such as prolotherapy and hyaluronic acid (HYALGAN®).
- Tendon Strains, Ligament Sprains, and Sports Injuries: PRP reduces inflammation and repairs tendon and ligament damage, such as Golfer’s elbow, Tennis elbow, Achilles tendinitis, Plantar fasciitis, Meniscus tear, Labrum tear, partial muscle tears and other rotator cuff injuries. Athletes with strains and sprains, may experience accelerated healing within 1-2 months and may require multiple injections depending on the underlying injury.
- Hair Regrowth: PRP therapy has become popular for treating alopecia (hair thinning not caused by scar tissue damage) by stimulating hair follicle growth. PRP therapy for hair regrowth may show benefit within 3 months and is most effective in a series of 3-6 sessions over 6-12 months.
- Skin Rejuvenation: PRP microneedling is a natural cosmetic dermatology technique used to stimulate collagen production and improve skin health, elasticity, firmness, reduce wrinkles, and enhance the appearance of scars and stretch marks. PRP therapy for skin rejuvenation may show benefit within 1 week and is most effective in a series of 3 sessions over 3 months.
What is the cost and insurance coverage for PRP therapy?
While the initial consultation may be covered by insurance, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an out-of-network treatment. Insurance will not be billed for medical or cosmetic PRP therapy. Patients will be billed directly for each session or as a package of sessions. A statement will be provided, which patients may submit to their insurance company for potential reimbursement.
Please note that the unique nature of PRP therapy does not allow us to offer you a super bill. We will be able to give you a receipt and diagnosis code if needed.
- Ultrasound-guided Musculoskeletal injection – $650
- Hair regrowth – $550 (single session) or $1550 (three session package)
- Skin rejuvenation – $550 (single session) or $1550 (three session package)
Why choose PRP therapy with us?
We perform our musculoskeletal PRP injections with ultrasound guidance to ensure precision and maximum effectiveness. We recognize that PRP therapy requires a personalized nutrition and movement plan to maximize healing and accelerate progress.