Platelet Rich Plasma/Plasma Rich in Growth Factors

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is the utilization of the proteins and nutrients already present in our own blood for medical benefits. Combining microneedling with PRP rejuvenates skin tissue by facilitating the absorption of PRP into deeper layers of the skin – supporting cell growth, stimulating collagen and elastin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, shrinking enlarged pores, and helping to heal both acne scars and stretch marks. Add PRP to your microneedling session today for a refreshed physical appearance without the use of heat, lasers, or invasive surgery. Just one annual treatment of microneedling with PRP yields the same amount of collagen our body’s use in a year!

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)/ Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF)

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a non-surgical technique to promote healing and recovery. Platelets are some of the body’s first responders to injury, where these cells release growth factors to initiate healing. For PRP your blood is drawn, and platelets are highly concentrated for injection. The highly concentrated platelets are directly injected into injured tissue. With Dr. Martin have a high quality PRP administered under image guidance. 

For further reading about PRP, studies have included the following:

Knee Osteoarthritis:

PRP compared to hyaluronic acid #1

PRP compared to hyaluronic acid #2

PRP compared to hyaluronic acid and saline control

PRP compared to corticosteroid (CS) injection 

PRP compared to steroid, hyaluronic acid, and placebo

Hip Osteoarthritis

PRP compared to hyaluronic acid

Tendinopathies in general

PRP compared to various controls (corticosteroid, lidocaine, saline)

Gluteus medius and minimus tendinopathy

PRP compared to steroid injection

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)

PRP compared to control group

PRP compared to corticosteroid 

Golfer’s elbow

PRP compared to surgery

Rotator cuff tears/ injury

PRP for those who failed conservative treatment

PRP to reduce retears after surgical repair

PRP compared to steroid for longer term outcomes

Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Pain

PRP compared to corticosteroid

Hair loss

PRP compared to placebo

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

PRP compared to night bracing alone