Platelet-Rich Plasma / PRP Therapy Specialist in New York City

Plasma and Platelets

Platelet-rich plasma or PRP therapy is a form of regenerative medicine which aims to enhance the natural healing mechanisms of the body through the use of growth factors found in plasma. There are several components that make up platelet-rich plasma, including plasma itself and platelets - blood cells that facilitate regeneration of the body.

A plasma is a liquid component of blood that carries red, white, and other blood-borne materials. The main component of plasma is water, but it is also made up of proteins, nutrients, glucose, and antibodies.

Thrombocytes or platelets are normal components of blood, just as red and white blood cells are. The platelets themselves do not have any restorative properties; rather, they are responsible for blood clotting and other essential healing functions. There are also growth factors contained in platelets that can take part in the stimulation of cell proliferation and the regeneration of damaged tissues. Platelet-rich plasma is simply blood that has more platelets than the average and plays an important role in the natural healing process of the body.

Call (212) 988-0406 and speak with Dr. Nidia Carrero to know more about how you may be able to benefit from receiving NAD therapy.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and PRP Injections

An alternative to standard surgery platelet-rich plasma, or PRP therapy in which growth factors extracted from the plasma are used to treat damaged cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles, or even bones. Despite not being considered a standard treatment for osteoarthritis, PRP injections are becoming increasingly popular as they aim to enhance the natural healing mechanisms of the body.

 Platelet-rich plasma is injected directly into the affected joint when treating osteoarthritis. The goal is to:

• Relieve pain

• Enhance joint function

• Possibly slowing, halting, or even repairing cartilage damage

PRP injections require a centrifuging of a few tubes of your own blood to concentrate the platelets. An injection of these activated platelets is then administered directly to the areas of your body that have been injured or diseased. This releases growth factors into the body, stimulating and increasing the production of reparative cells.

Benefits of PRP Therapy

Among the benefits of PRP injections is the ability to reduce the need for anti-inflammatories or stronger medications like opioids.

PRP treatment can assist in healing wounds and joint injuries caused by trauma as well as improve and enhance other cosmetic procedures such as the stimulation of hair growth after hair transplants and the treatment of male pattern baldness. 

Due to the fact that the injections are created from your own blood, the side effects of PRP injections are very limited.

The health and quality of life of patients are improving across many specialties, and new solutions are developing to enhance them. Dr. Nidia Carrero at Abundant Health is a recognized New York specialist in innovative PRP Therapy. Contact her today and learn about your options. We're here to help you start your recovery journey! Fill out our online form or give us a call at +1 (212) 988-0406!