Patient questions
What is PRP therapy?
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy concentrates platelets from a sample of your own blood and injects them under physician guidance into a target area to support healing.
Understanding this topic
Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is a concentration of platelets and related growth factors prepared from a small sample of your own blood. The prepared plasma is injected into a target area under physician guidance, with the goal of supporting the body's natural healing process.
At Zest Regen Health, PRP is considered for patients with specific joint and soft tissue concerns who have completed a medical evaluation. Because PRP uses your own blood products, it is a personalized treatment by design. It is not appropriate for every condition or every patient.
PRP is one regenerative option reviewed alongside others during a consultation. Candidacy is decided individually after a history, examination, and any relevant diagnostic findings.
What happens during a PRP procedure
Blood draw
A small sample of your blood is drawn, similar to a routine blood test.
Processing
The sample is centrifuged to concentrate the platelets and plasma.
Injection
The PRP is injected into the target area with guidance from our clinical team.
Aftercare
Activity and follow-up guidance are provided based on the treated area.