PRP Injections for Joints

Joint PRP therapy, or Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy, is a regenerative treatment that uses concentrated platelets from your own blood to reduce joint pain, provide inflammation relief, and promote natural healing. At Aesthetx, this treatment goes beyond symptom relief. We view it as a key tool in preserving long-term joint wellness and helping you move through life with greater ease, balance, and intention.

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Find Relief from Joint Pain and Preserve Joint Health with PRP Therapy

At Aesthetx, we understand that joint pain can significantly impact your quality of life and daily activities. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy represents a breakthrough approach to joint care, harnessing your body's natural healing mechanisms to repair damaged tissues and reduce inflammation. This minimally invasive procedure offers joint preservation by elongating the health and performance of joints that might suffer from injuries and eventually require surgery. Whether you're managing early osteoarthritis or recovering from an overuse injury, PRP provides a minimally invasive option to improve joint function and restore movement—so you can stay active, vibrant, and well.

What Is Joint PRP Therapy?

Joint PRP therapy is a regenerative treatment designed to reduce pain and promote natural healing by utilizing the reparative properties of platelet-rich plasma derived from your own blood. The process involves drawing a small amount of your blood, concentrating the platelets through centrifugation, and then injecting the PRP into the affected joint areas experiencing pain or damage.

The growth factors in the PRP stimulate your body's natural repair processes, encouraging damaged tissues to heal and reducing inflammation over time. This minimally invasive treatment offers a natural solution to joint pain, supporting long-term joint health and overall wellness.

Benefits of Joint PRP Therapy

For individuals dealing with joint pain, arthritis, or sports injuries, joint PRP therapy can be a life-changing treatment, offering all of the following benefits:

Reduces chronic joint pain and discomfort
Decreases inflammation in affected joints
Utilizes your body's own healing properties
Minimally invasive procedure
Minimal discomfort during treatment
Quick recovery with minimal downtime
Improves joint mobility and function
Promotes natural tissue regeneration
Safe and effective for most patients
Long-lasting, natural-looking results
Helps delay or avoid joint surgery
Increased quality of life and activity levels

How PRP Works

Our Joint PRP process at Aesthetx is streamlined yet rooted in scientific precision:

Blood Draw: Your healthcare provider draws 30-6l mL of blood from your arm, similar to routine blood work.
Centrifugation: The blood is placed in a centrifuge machine that spins at high speeds, separating plasma (the liquid portion) from red blood cells and concentrating the platelets.

Preparation: The concentrated platelet-rich plasma is extracted, creating a solution with 4-6 times the normal concentration of platelets.
Injection: Using ultrasound guidance for precision, the PRP is injected directly into the affected joint or tissue.

Which Joint Conditions Can PRP Injections Improve?

PRP injections are most effective for knee osteoarthritis, especially in stages 2–4, with studies showing 60% of patients reporting good outcomes. They're also promising for several other joint and tendon issues.

Proven & Promising Uses

• Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA): Best results seen with multiple injections
• Rotator Cuff Injuries
• Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
• Achilles Tendinitis
• Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
• Plantar Fasciitis

Each treatment plan is designed with careful intention and collaboration between providers to ensure the most thoughtful and effective path forward.

What to Expect During Your Joint PRP Therapy Procedure

The first step of your joint PRP therapy treatment at Aesthetx will be scheduling a consultation with our knowledgeable providers. They will closely examine your joints, discuss the procedure with you, and answer any questions you may have.

When you arrive on the day of your treatment, your practitioner will begin by drawing a small amount of your blood, similar to a routine blood test. While your blood is being processed to concentrate the platelets, your affected joint area will be cleansed and prepped for the treatment.

Once the PRP is ready, your practitioner will use a fine needle to inject the platelet-rich plasma into the affected joint areas experiencing pain or damage. You might feel slight discomfort or a tingling sensation during the injections, but the procedure is generally not painful.

As soon as the injections are finished, you can immediately leave the clinic and return to your normal activities.

Are You a Good Candidate for Joint PRP Therapy?

If you're an adult looking to reduce joint pain and improve mobility, you could be a good candidate for joint PRP therapy at Aesthetx. This treatment can be an excellent option for individuals seeking a non-surgical solution to joint pain or arthritis.

Ideal candidates for joint PRP therapy should also meet the following requirements:

Have mild to moderate joint pain
Be in good overall physical health
Have realistic expectations
Have healthy joint function
Be willing to commit to multiple treatment sessions

When you have your initial consultation at Aesthetx, your provider will evaluate your unique situation to ensure that joint PRP therapy is right for you.

PRP Joint Injection FAQs

Do PRP knee injections heal the joint?

Does PRP platelet treatment help with SI joint pain?

How is PRP administered for joint injections?

Should you expect pain after PRP for SI joint hypermobility?

What does PRP do for joints?

Why does it help to lose weight before PRP joint treatment?

Do PRP knee injections heal the joint?

PRP knee injections work by stimulating your body's natural healing processes to repair damaged tissues and reduce inflammation. While PRP doesn't 'heal' the joint in the traditional sense, it promotes regeneration of cartilage and other joint tissues, leading to improved function and reduced pain. The growth factors in PRP help slow joint degeneration and can significantly improve joint health over time.

Does PRP platelet treatment help with SI joint pain?

Yes, PRP therapy can be effective for sacroiliac (SI) joint pain. The concentrated growth factors in PRP help reduce inflammation and promote healing in the SI joint area. Many patients experience significant pain relief and improved mobility after PRP treatment for SI joint dysfunction, making it a viable alternative to more invasive treatments.

How is PRP administered for joint injections?

PRP joint injections are performed as an outpatient procedure. First, a small amount of your blood is drawn and processed to concentrate the platelets. The treatment area is cleaned and numbed, then your provider uses ultrasound or other imaging guidance to precisely inject the PRP directly into the affected joint space. The entire process typically takes 30-60 minutes.

Should you expect pain after PRP for SI joint hypermobility?

Some mild discomfort or soreness at the injection site is normal after PRP treatment for SI joint hypermobility. This typically lasts 24-48 hours and can be managed with ice and over-the-counter pain relievers. Any significant pain should be temporary as your body begins the healing process. Most patients find that any initial discomfort is outweighed by the long-term pain relief benefits.

What does PRP do for joints?

PRP delivers concentrated growth factors directly to damaged joint tissues, stimulating natural healing processes. It helps reduce inflammation, promotes cartilage regeneration, improves joint lubrication, and enhances overall joint function. PRP can slow the progression of joint degeneration and provide lasting pain relief by addressing the underlying causes of joint dysfunction.

Why does it help to lose weight before PRP joint treatment?

Losing weight before PRP joint treatment can improve outcomes because excess weight puts additional stress on joints, particularly weight-bearing joints like knees and hips. By reducing this mechanical stress, PRP can work more effectively to heal damaged tissues. Additionally, maintaining a healthy weight helps preserve the benefits of PRP treatment long-term and reduces the risk of re-injury.

PRP Injections for Joints

Find Relief from Joint Pain and Preserve Joint Health with PRP Therapy

What Is Joint PRP Therapy?

Benefits of Joint PRP Therapy

How PRP Works

Which Joint Conditions Can PRP Injections Improve?

Proven & Promising Uses

What to Expect During Your Joint PRP Therapy Procedure

Are You a Good Candidate for Joint PRP Therapy?

PRP Joint Injection FAQs

Do PRP knee injections heal the joint?

Does PRP platelet treatment help with SI joint pain?

How is PRP administered for joint injections?

Should you expect pain after PRP for SI joint hypermobility?

What does PRP do for joints?

Why does it help to lose weight before PRP joint treatment?

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