How do you prepare the PRP?

An injury location-determined amount of blood is drawn from the patient. The blood is then centrifuged with a two spin process to obtain a balance between the highest yields of platelets and the highest cell viabilities. There exists an excellent balance between yield and viability with the first spin done for ten minutes at 160g and then second spin done for fifteen minutes at 250g.

Does insurance cover PRP therapy?

No, at this time PRP is not covered by insurance and is an out-of-pocket cost.

Is the PRP procedure painful?

PRP is moderately painful for patients, but most handle the procedure just fine. The level of pain you experience depends on the body part we are treating and your pain tolerance. Certain body parts are more painful than others. We use numbing agents to reduce the sensation of pain.

Will I experience pain after the procedure?

Yes. When the numbing agent wears off, you will experience some pain. This pain will fade in the following days. Feel free to call the clinic if you need additional pain medication.

Can you treat multiple injury sites during one visit?

Yes, we can perform PRP on several injuries during one visit.

How much blood do you draw?

The amount of blood drawn varies from patient to patient - it depends on the patients’ age, number of injuries, and the severity of each injury.

How effective is PRP?

Most patients experience improvement after receiving PRP, but not everyone does. Results vary on a case-by-case basis.

It’s been two months, and I don’t see results yet. Why?

PRP usually takes three to four months to do its job thoroughly. We expect our patients to see results 12-16 weeks after the procedure.

Does PRP ever cause infection?

We have never seen an infection due to PRP performed in our clinic - we use disinfectants during our procedures. Infections from PRP are very rare since PRP itself possesses antimicrobial qualities. Signs of infection would include fevers, chills, worsening skin redness around the area, and warmth. Call the clinic immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.