Precisely injecting a platelet-rich solution directly to the injured tissue promotes the healing process. PRP also helps in the reduced use of narcotics, improved sleep, and reduction in pain perception.

PRP is made by drawing blood from a patient and spinning it in a centrifuge to separate the plasma and platelets from red and white blood cells.

Yes, absolutely. Not every PRP is prepared in the same way and can vary dramatically from practitioner to practitioner. Though there are many forms of PRP, there are typically two ways to make it in a physician’s office. The first method is through a pre-manufactured kit that requires several steps. The second method, which requires more skill and knowledge, is in a dedicated office laboratory under a laminar flow, HEPA filtered hood, and sterile conditions. At NW Regen, we use our in-office laboratory, as it allows us more flexibility to tailor the PRP solution for the individual needs of each patient.

The short answer is there is inconsistent data to support a unified dosage for all types of procedures. The data does support a minimum therapeutic dosage of about 1.2 million platelets per microliter of blood. This should be the minimum standard baseline for regenerative treatments.

In general, only a small percentage of regenerative practices take extra steps to ensure consistency in care. Most do not have the necessary equipment, lab, knowledge or ability to tailor their PRP procedures. Because of this, most clinics are guessing at what they are injecting and cannot control the number of platelets being delivered, decide the number of platelets per volume of fluid or understand that this even matters. That means they cannot repeat treatment, change treatment or track data for clinical applications and trials with any exacting standards.

Absolutely. In human blood, normal average platelet counts range from 150,000 to 450,000 per microliter of blood. This obviously represents a large variation from person to person.

We use an in-house lab to customize our PRP process, so we know exactly the number of platelets you have and can determine exactly the volume of whole blood needed to tailor any of the desired levels of platelets to achieve optimal healing. Not every condition requires the same procedure, and what works for you may not work for someone else.

The only adverse reaction reported is transient pain and localized swelling after injections, with overall adverse reactions being very low. The other risk factor with any interventional procedure is infection, which we minimize by using sterile aseptic techniques.