What if there were a way you could unleash the full potential of your body’s incredible healing capacity without introducing new medications or pharmaceutical interventions? With PRP injections, you can do just that. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy concentrates the healing power of your own blood to reduce chronic pain and ease the symptoms of old injuries. PRP is also shown to reduce visible signs of aging by stimulating collagen production, soothing the signs of skin damage and replenishing aging tissue.
How Do PRP Injections Work?
Unlike many other anti-aging and chronic pain protocols, PRP injections do not involve additional pharmaceuticals or aggressive chemical treatments. Instead, a sample of your own blood is collected in a sterile tube through a standard blood-drawing process in order to extract the plasma. Plasma allows not just red and white blood cells, but also platelets, to move through your circulatory system. Platelets, the minuscule, disc-shaped cells in blood, are your body’s first line of defense in terms of healing and easing inflammation. They signal cells surrounding the injured area to grow, produce new tissue and to repair damage.
When platelet rich plasma is separated and injected into areas showing signs of aging or prone to chronic pain, growth factor hormones and healing processes are jump-started. Rather than instant but short-lived results, PRP injections begin the regenerative healing process using only a substance already found in your own body. When the healing processes stimulated by PRP injections are complete, you are left with noticeable and relatively long-lasting results.
Are PRP Injections Safe?
With any procedure that penetrates the skin, there is a small risk of infection. This risk decreases substantially when you are under the care of conscientious medical professionals in a sterile setting. Because PRP injections do not contain anything other than a naturally-occurring substance created by your own body, side effects are minimal and the procedure incredibly safe. PRP injections can be a standalone treatment, but they can also be easily integrated into a larger and more comprehensive wellness plan because there is no drug interaction risk.
PRP injections can address a plethora of wellness concerns safely and effectively. Call or contact Emet Medical Wellness today to learn more, and find out if you are a good candidate for the procedure.