At Auckland Regenerative Clinic, we offer Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy, a groundbreaking, non-surgical treatment that harnesses your body’s own natural healing power to stimulate tissue regeneration and reduce pain. With the expertise of Dr. Hassan Mubark, a leading rheumatologist and regenerative medicine specialist, our PRP treatments can help you recover from injuries and chronic conditions more effectively.
For enhanced results, we also provide PRP therapy with Viscous Hyaluronic Acid (HA), a cutting-edge option that combines platelet-rich plasma with HA, a naturally occurring compound that promotes healing and supports the health of joints, tendons, ligaments, and bursae.
What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a powerful, natural treatment derived from your own blood. It involves separating the blood cells into various components—such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and plasma—to create a highly concentrated platelet solution. These platelets are packed with proteins called growth factors, which are essential for initiating and supporting the healing process in damaged tissues.
How Do Platelet Rich Plasma Injections Work?
Blood Collection: A small amount of whole blood is drawn from the patient.
Centrifugation Process: The blood is placed in a centrifuge to separate its various components—red and white cells, platelets, and plasma, which is the liquid portion of blood.
Increased Concentration of Platelets: The concentrated platelets, rich in growth factors, are combined with plasma and injected into the affected area.
Ultrasound Guidance: To ensure accuracy, PRP injections may be performed under ultrasound guidance for precise targeting of the injured or damaged tissue.
Injection Process: Using your own cells, the PRP is injected into the injured area—joints, tendons, ligaments, or muscles—where it stimulates tissue regeneration and initiates the healing response.
The PRP treatment accelerates healing and recovery, reducing pain and inflammation while improving function. PRP therapy is particularly effective for treating tendon injuries, knee osteoarthritis, and sports injuries.
PRP with Hyaluronic Acid (HA) for Enhanced Healing
At Auckland Regenerative Clinic, we also offer a more advanced option: PRP combined with Viscous Hyaluronic Acid (HA). This combination therapy enhances the healing process by leveraging the regenerative properties of platelet-rich plasma with HA’s ability to decrease inflammation and support the health of tissues in the affected area. HA, a natural substance found in the body, acts as a lubricant for joints and tissues, promoting healing and reducing friction.
Benefits of PRP Therapy
Natural Healing: PRP injections use your own blood, reducing the risk of an allergic reaction.
Minimal Side Effects: Since PRP is derived from your own cells, the risk of infection or adverse reactions is extremely low. The most common side effect is mild soreness at the injection site.
Improves Function: PRP is a highly effective treatment for reducing pain and improving mobility in conditions like knee osteoarthritis and tendon injuries.
Reduces Pain: By stimulating tissue regeneration, PRP helps reduce pain naturally without the need for long-term use of anti-inflammatories or painkillers.
Faster Recovery: PRP accelerates healing, allowing patients to return to normal activities more quickly, though it may take several weeks to notice full effects.
Conditions Treated with PRP Therapy
Chronic Joint Pain: PRP can help manage and reduce the symptoms of chronic joint pain, offering a long-lasting solution without the need for surgery.
Osteoarthritis: PRP injections help reduce pain and improve joint function in patients with various osteoarthritis such as knee osteoarthritis, as well as osteoarthritis in the wrist, hand, ankle, shoulder or hip.
Tendon and Ligament Injuries: Conditions like Achilles tendinitis, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff tears can heal more effectively with PRP therapy.
Sports Injuries: Athletes dealing with muscle strains, ligament sprains, and overuse injuries benefit significantly from PRP treatments.
The PRP Procedure
The PRP procedure involves the following steps:
Post-Treatment: Patients may experience mild soreness at the injection site and should avoid strenuous activity for a few days after the procedure. Most patients return to regular activities quickly.
Preparation: After the blood is drawn, it is processed to produce PRP through centrifugation.
Injection: The platelet-rich plasma is injected into the affected area under ultrasound guidance to ensure precision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
PRP therapy typically takes several weeks to show results, as the body’s healing process is gradual. You may start to notice improvement after a few weeks, with continued benefits over the next few months.
Since PRP uses your own blood, the risk of complications or infections is extremely low. The procedure may cause mild soreness or swelling at the injection site, but this usually subsides within a few days.
The number of treatments varies depending on the severity of the condition, but most patients benefit from 1-3 PRP injections.
Discover Pain Relief with PRP
At Auckland Regenerative Clinic, our advanced Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments, including PRP with Hyaluronic Acid, provide a natural, non-surgical solution to accelerate healing, reduce pain, and restore function. Whether you’re dealing with chronic joint pain, tendon injuries, or knee osteoarthritis, PRP therapy can offer a safe and effective treatment option.