Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy harnesses the healing power of your own blood to stimulate tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation, and use your body’s natural healing mechanism for enhanced recovery and wellness.
Platelet-rich plasma is a cutting-edge regenerative therapy that can treat several conditions. It works by extracting and concentrating platelets and growth factors from your blood and injecting them into damaged tissues. This stimulates cell growth and encourages new, healthy tissues to develop around and throughout the damaged areas. PRP treatment leaves stronger tissues where they were once weakened and damaged. This process works best in areas that naturally receive limited blood flow, like ligaments, tendons, and joints. Platelet-rich plasma stimulates cell repair and regeneration to help the treated area heal.
The Advanced Relief Institute's providers are experts in interventional pain medicine, with extensive experience in regenerative therapies such as platelet-rich plasma. PRP therapy has successfully treated various chronic conditions, including joint pain, tendon injuries, and soft tissue damage, by stimulating the body’s natural healing processes. Our team utilizes cutting-edge techniques and personalized treatment plans to deliver effective, long-lasting relief for our patients. If you’re seeking specialized care in regenerative medicine and PRP therapy, the Advanced Relief Institute offers the expertise and innovative treatments across multiple locations to help you achieve optimal health and recovery.
PRP treatment is an outpatient procedure that consists of three steps. Most platelet-rich plasma treatments are completed in under an hour.
The first step of PRP therapy is drawing a blood sample. This is performed the same way as any blood test or donation. A needle is inserted into a vein in your arm, and a small sample is extracted. Most patients experience a slight pinch and nothing more.
Once the blood sample is taken, it is spun through a centrifuge to separate the platelets and growth factors from the red blood cells. The platelets and plasma are then concentrated into a regenerative serum. The excess blood cells are discarded.
Once the PRP serum is ready, it will be injected into the targeted location. Your doctor will use local anesthesia to numb the treatment area before the injections take place. The PRP injections will stimulate a regenerative immune response, helping your body replace damaged tissues with healthy ones.
It may take several weeks before your PRP therapy reduces your pain and the results become apparent. Most patients notice their final results within two to three months.
Because this is a regenerative process, the full treatment results can take up to 90 days. Since repairing the target area takes time, results will not be immediate. Depending on the progression of the treatment, the patient may need one to two repeat treatments.
How much does PRP cost?
Can repeated PRP injections help me?
Is there any reason to avoid PRP injections?
Are PRP injections painful?
Is PRP better than stem cell therapy (SCT)?
Is PRP better than surgical intervention?
How long does the PRP treatment process take?
Does health insurance cover regenerative medicine?
The cost of PRP therapy will vary depending on the number of injections you need to treat your condition. The best way to get an accurate PRP treatment price is to consult with one of our doctors at the Advanced Relief Institute.
Some patients may require injections every four to six weeks during their initial treatment to achieve optimal results. Others may only need a single injection.
Certain patients may benefit from periodic PRP injections to manage chronic conditions like arthritis. Patients who would benefit from repeated PRP injections should ask their doctor if annual injections (the most common choice) are sufficient for their needs.
Many patients choose to do PRP in different areas of the body to stay ahead of the aging process.
You should not undergo PRP therapy if you have any active infections or blood diseases. If you have used nicotine or alcohol within the past three days, you should delay your treatment. If you take blood-thinning medications (including over-the-counter medications or herbal supplements), be sure to inform your doctor before undergoing treatment. Those medications may change how your platelet-rich plasma treatment is performed.
Most patients do not report pain during the injection process. Your doctor may use a local anesthetic to numb your skin. PRP injections into joints include local anesthesia, and discomfort is typically minimal.
Platelet-rich plasma works well in combination with stem cell therapy. Both treatments help regenerate cells and restore damaged tissues, but they do so in different ways. Therefore, patients may consider combining treatments rather than choosing between PRP and SCT.
Platelet-rich plasma injections can replace surgical intervention for some conditions. However, severe injuries and certain chronic conditions require surgery. Consult your doctor to determine which treatment option is best for your concerns.
At the Advanced Relief Institute, PRP therapy usually takes about an hour from the moment you walk in the door to when you leave. Depending on the nature of your concern, platelet-rich plasma may be performed during an extended lunch break.
Most regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma therapy, is not currently covered by the majority of health insurance plans.
Ready to explore natural pain relief solutions? Learn about platelet-rich plasma and other regenerative therapies the Advanced Relief Institute offers. We have successfully treated patients suffering from chronic pain, joint injuries, and more using regenerative medicine. With our comprehensive, patient-first approach to pain management, we listen to your concerns, explain the treatment process in detail, and address all of your questions. Our goal is to deliver meaningful care and lasting results so you recover faster and regain a pain-free, active lifestyle. Contact the Advanced Relief Institute today to learn more.
