I am considering to have PRP facial rejuvenation, but I am concern to have the procedure because my ANA (Antinuclear Antibodies) titre is 640 Speckled and 640 Homogenes. But the test for Lupus is negative. Could you please advise me whether it is safe for me to have PRP? Thank you. Dr. Paul Fondacaro I […]
The results of a study done at the Biomechanics Laboratory-III Clinic, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Bologna, Italy, which compared the use and efficacy of PRP (platelet rich plasma) therapy with viscosupplementation (hyaluronic acid) intra-articular injections, for the treatment of osteoarthritis and knee cartilage degenerative lesions, were recently released. PRP therapy proved to be just as […]
PRP or platelet rich plasma can be defined as a volume of plasma that has higher concentration of platelets than whole blood. However, PRP preparations vary in terms of platelet concentration, activation factors, white or red blood cell presence and fibrin production. PRP represents a treatment option for stimulation of soft tissue healing. Activation of […]
Kobe managed to score 43 points plus the go-ahead basket in a game played in the popular, South Los Angeles, Drew Basketball League. He scored the winning bucket over James Harden, a Los Angeles native and guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Some say that Kobe’s great game should put to rest any notion about […]
Can the patients affected by SLE (in prolonged remission) and who take 2,5mg per day prednisolone do PRP? Dr. Paul Fondacaro Regarding patients with SLE, I would avoid doing the procedure in any patient who may be immunocompromised. Until further studies are performed in such patients, I would recommend being conservative and be more selective. […]
