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Regenerative injections using your own platelets for knee, shoulder, hip and elbow pain
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is prepared from your own blood. A small sample is drawn and processed in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, then injected into the painful joint. Platelets contain growth factors that support your body’s natural repair process, and concentrating them at the injury site gives the tissue more of those signals.
PRP does not regrow cartilage or reverse structural joint damage. Results vary depending on the joint, how the PRP is prepared and the underlying cause of your pain. Some patients experience meaningful relief, while others see more modest improvement. Your provider will discuss realistic expectations with you before you begin treatment.
This page covers PRP for joints. Platelet treatments for the face and skin are covered on our PRP & PRF Regenerative Treatments and SELPHYL PRFM pages. For other options for joint and muscle pain, see natural pain relief.
PRP joint injections may provide several potential benefits for individuals looking for a personalized approach to joint discomfort and mobility.
Platelets carry the growth factors your tissue already uses to repair itself. PRP concentrates them where the problem is.
No donor or manufactured products are used. Your sample is drawn and prepared during your appointment.
Some patients report less discomfort in the treated joint. Response varies, and not everyone gets one.
No incision, general anesthesia or hospital stay is required, and you can go home the same day.
Where discomfort eases, people often find the joint easier to use. That is a consequence, not a guarantee.
Knee, shoulder, hip and elbow are different problems. What is appropriate is decided after the joint is examined, not before.
Knee. The most commonly requested, usually for discomfort on stairs or after sitting.
Shoulder. Usually where reaching overhead has gradually become something you plan around.
Hip. Usually where walking any distance has become uncomfortable.
Elbow. Usually where gripping or lifting reproduces the pain.
If your joint is not on this list, ask. Sometimes the answer is yes, and sometimes the honest answer is that you need imaging and an orthopedic opinion before anybody injects anything.
PRP is not an FDA-approved treatment for joint conditions. Drawing, preparing and injecting your own plasma is a procedure performed by a clinician. The plasma is not a licensed drug product and has not been through FDA review for this use.
Most insurers class PRP for joints as investigational and do not cover it. Assume you are paying out of pocket, and ask for the full price in writing before you commit, here or anywhere else.
There is no single PRP. Preparation methods differ between clinics, and so do the resulting preparations, which is part of why published results vary so widely. Ask how yours is prepared.
You may need more than one injection, and we cannot tell you in advance how many. We reassess after each one.
We look at the joint, go through what is realistic, and give you the price before you decide anything.
PRP joint injections offer a personalized approach for individuals seeking support for joint discomfort, stiffness, and mobility. At Blessed Beauty, we take the time to understand your concerns and create a treatment experience centered around your individual needs.
From your initial consultation through treatment and follow-up, our team is committed to providing attentive care and helping you make informed decisions about your wellness.
Allow around an hour. Most of that is the blood draw and the preparation time in the centrifuge. The injection itself is quick.
The draw feels like any blood test. The injection into the joint is uncomfortable for a short time, and the joint is often sore for a few days afterwards, which is expected rather than a problem.
PRP is not a same-day treatment. Where people respond, it is usually gradual over several weeks rather than immediate. If you need relief today, this is the wrong treatment and we will say so.
We cannot tell you before we start. We reassess after each one and decide with you whether another is worth doing.
Generally no. Most insurers class it as investigational for joint conditions. Budget for it as an out-of-pocket treatment.
We kindly ask for at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice, or missed without notice, are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
