Is PRP effective for removing darkness under eyes and cracks on body’s skin which produced because of increasing and decreasing size? Dr. Paul Fondacaro Normally darkness under the eyes is a result of several issues. We lose facial fat as we age, this causes a shadowing effect due to the hallow from fat loss. Another […]
Skin laxity and sagging affects us all, albeit to variable degrees and at different rates. It is dependent on multiple factors such as: the ageing process (our cells replenish less and less collagen and elastin with time), the effects of chronic sun exposure (UV radiation gradually destroys what collagen and elastin we have) and on […]
When should PRP be considered a form of treatment for arthritis of the knee? Dr. Arockia Doss At present the evidence is as follows: Patients with established OA are pain free on average for 9 months after 3 injections at 4 week intervals. More the deformity less the benefit: hence I put on them a […]
The following post is written by Andrew Blecher MD – you can follow him @the_jockdoc Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a relatively new treatment designed to aid in the healing and regeneration of soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments. To fully understand the benefits of PRP therapy it is first useful to have some understanding […]
Good day. I want to confirm how many days rest one needs before going into rehabilitation in the gym after PRP injection? And what is the time interval to take another shot of PRP? I would like to know because I always have a swollen knee anytime I run hard, am a basketball player and […]
