What is all the hype about PRP? PRP, platelet rich plasma, is simply your blood, minus the red cells, concentrated a little. Whats the point? Turns out platelets, when they clump, release over a dozen growth factors, substances that initiate healing and rejuvenation. They cause collagen growth, stem cell migration, elastin growth, hyaluronic acid deposition, etc.. By applying or injecting PRP in or below the skin, we can use this healing or rejuvenating power to tighten skin, lessen wrinkles, hydrate, thicken hair, etc.. It makes filler last longer, skin tightening procedures work better, cuts recovery time from various procedures. It can also be used to improve tendonitis, ligament strain, chondromalacia, degenerative arthritis, tennis elbow, skiers thumb, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, bursitis, calcific peritonitis, ankle sprain, etc.. The injection needs to be done by a skilled injector, often under ultrasound guidance. Obtaining the PRP sample takes only 10 minutes, and the injection another 10. The cost is around $250 and is Not covered by insurance.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:21:44 +0000
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