PRP Treatment for Better Hair Transplant Results

Hair transplant is a relatively invasive procedure, and that is dependent on the extent of work that has to be done. In most cases, multiple sessions are required to completely cover a balding area. But this will depend on the choice of the doctor. Some surgeons perform megasessions where a full and extensive work is […]

PRP viable option for treating cartilage tears?

Research  presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine  in Baltimore concluded that Platelet Rich Plasma therapy is a safe and acceptable treatment option for cartilage tears or lesions. Using PRP therapy to repair cartilage is still relatively experimental, but studies like this show it’s not only safe but also offers a significant improvement […]

PRP Treatment for UCL Injuries of the Elbow

Tommy John surgery is so common these days that it almost seems like an epidemic. For those unfamiliar with the surgery, it involves reconstructing the Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) of the elbow. This ligament is very important for providing stability of the medial (inside aspect) elbow for athletes who participate in overhead throwing sports (baseball, […]

Stretch Mark Imperfections Treated With PRP Treatment

The following is a guest post by expert Dr. Jon Rubenstein Imperfections of the body and skin are a serious problem across America. One of the most serious imperfections that face both men and women today is stretch marks, or “striae”. These marks are a form of scarring of the skin. Stretch marks are caused […]