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Platelet Rich Plasma PRP
Will my insurance cover this procedure?
While PRP treatments have been around for many years, almost all insurance companies consider this treatment experimental and deny coverage.
Talk to your provider to find out if you’re a candidate for PRP.
What is PRP?
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a concentration of platelets and growth factors created from a small amount of your own blood. Increased levels of growth factors improve signaling and recruitment of cells to an injury site and optimize the environment for healing. This treatment has been used to assist in the treatment and recovery of injuries.
How does the PRP process work?
Your healthcare provider will draw a small amount of blood from your arm using a needle and a special syringe. The blood is then spun rapidly to separate and concentrate platelets and growth factors. This plasma, rich in platelets and growth factors, is applied to the treatment area. The entire PRP process typically takes less than 20 minutes.