Who Is a Good Candidate for PRP?
Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is a treatment that uses a person’s own blood to help heal injuries, improve skin, or ease pain. Doctors draw a small amount of blood, spin it in a machine to concentrate the helpful platelets, and inject it into the problem area. These platelets release growth factors that speed up healing in tendons, joints, skin, and more.
Good candidates often have mild to moderate issues where PRP can make a real difference. For example, people with early-stage knee arthritis, like grades one to three on the Kellgren-Lawrence scale, tend to see better pain relief and function improvements. Younger patients with fresh injuries to tendons, ligaments, or muscles may heal faster with PRP, especially if they avoid smoking, which can weaken results. Those with mild acne scars or uneven skin texture and overall healthy skin also benefit, as PRP boosts skin repair without surgery.
PRP works well for active folks seeking natural options without downtime. Athletes or anyone with chronic joint pain from arthritis might find it helpful, since it uses your own blood and carries low risk of side effects or rejection. In dental work or bone grafts, patients wanting quicker recovery could be ideal fits.
Not everyone qualifies, though. Doctors usually skip PRP for people with a history of metastatic cancer, blood-clotting problems, severe liver disease, active infections near the site, or certain blood disorders. If you have conditions that slow healing or are on meds that might interfere, your doctor will check first. A consultation with imaging or exams helps tailor it to your needs.
Overall, PRP suits those with targeted, not advanced, problems who want a safe, minimally invasive boost to their body’s repair process.
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