PRP Therapy

PRP works by delivering a high concentration of your own platelets — and the growth factors they carry — directly into damaged tissue. Those growth factors signal your body to begin repair: recruiting stem cells, stimulating new collagen, reducing inflammation, and rebuilding tissue from within. Your body already knows how to heal. PRP gives it the tools to do it faster and more completely.

Most patients describe the procedure as a pressure or pinch sensation rather than pain. We use a topical numbing agent at the injection site and fluoroscopy guidance to target the area precisely. The injection takes approximately 15 minutes. Some patients experience mild soreness at the injection site for 24 to 48 hours afterward. This is a normal part of the healing response, not a complication.

Some patients respond fully to a single session. Others benefit from 2 to 3 sessions. We make that determination based on your response. We will build your specific plan during your consultation and we will not recommend treatments you do not need.

Improvement can be felt in 4 to 6 weeks, with continued improvement up to 6 months. Patients follow a 2-week limited activity protocol following PRP. Gradual return to full activity begins at week 3.

PRP is one of the safest treatments in regenerative medicine because it uses your own blood. There is no risk of rejection, no foreign substances, and no pharmaceutical side effects. The most common side effects are minor — temporary soreness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site. Serious complications are rare.

Cortisone masks inflammation temporarily. It provides short-term relief but does nothing to repair the underlying damage, and repeated cortisone injections can actually accelerate joint degeneration over time. PRP does the opposite — it triggers real tissue repair, addresses the root cause, and produces durable results that compound rather than fade.

Most patients with joint pain, arthritis, tendon injuries, ligament damage, or chronic soft tissue issues are good candidates. PRP is not recommended for patients with active infections, certain blood disorders, or specific cancer diagnoses. Your free consultation includes a full evaluation to determine whether PRP is right for you — and if it is not, we will tell you that directly.

PRP pricing depends on the area treated, the number of treatments in your plan, and whether PRP is combined with other therapies. Most patients invest in a full series rather than a single injection. We provide transparent, upfront pricing during your consultation — no surprises, no hidden fees, no high-pressure sales.

Most insurance plans do not currently cover PRP for orthopedic conditions, though coverage is evolving. We accept HSA and FSA payments, which allow you to use pre-tax healthcare dollars. We will verify your specific insurance benefits before your first treatment.

There are certain over-the-counter, prescription medications, and supplements that should be avoided prior to PRP. Your provider will give you complete before and after protocols. We ask that you take it easy for 72 hours following the procedure. Movement increases gradually, with no strenuous activity for 2 weeks.