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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

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Procedure preparations

  • The blood is composed of plasma that contains blood cells and platelets, and plasma injections contain plasma and platelets after separating them from the other cells.
  • The studies showed that plasma injections are useful in several conditions, such as lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), knee osteoarthritis (they also help repairing the cartilage), pulled muscles, joint sprains, ligament tears, wounds, hair loss, and face lift (reducing the wrinkles, reducing the acne scars, improving the skin, and rejuvenating the face).
  • During a PRP procedure, the doctor takes the patient’s blood and puts it in a special device to separate the plasma and platelets, then they reinject them in the requested area.
  • Usually, the procedure takes 1-2 hours, and the patient returns home on the same day.

Procedure preparations

  • The doctor examines the patient’s health in general.
  • For a person to be eligible for plasma injection, they shouldn’t have AIDS or HIV, hepatitis C, a blood cancer, skin cancer, or a cardiovascular disease that requires takin bloodthinners.

Procedure complications

  • Plasma injections are generally safe because they’re taken from the person themselves, yet some complications might rarely occur, like infections and bleeding.
  • Some side effects after knee plasma injections could occur, like swelling.
  • Some side effects after plasma injections for hair loss could occur, such as pain, itchiness, swelling, and temporary discoloration.
  • Some side effects after facial plasma injections could occur, such as pain, itchiness, swelling, bruising, tingling, a temporary change in the skin tone, and, rarely, nodules in the injection site.

Procedure instructions

  • You can return to your normal activity immediately, but you must avoid the following: using steroidal and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories for about a month after the injections, smoking, sun exposure, strenuous physical activity, and lifting heavy things for a period of time as the doctor recommends.
  • After a knee injection, the patient must rest for a few days, then start doing some mild activities as the doctor recommends.
  • After facial and hair injections, you mustn’t wash the face or put any product on it or on the hair for a period of time, as the doctor recommends.
  • You can use an ice bag to reduce the swelling, and the doctor prescribes painkillers when needed.
  • You must contact your doctor immediately if any weird problem or symptom emerges.
  • The results might appear within a month, but full recovery might take 12-18 months, depending on the case.
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Frequently asked questions about Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections?

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections in Syria: " The blood is composed of plasma that contains blood cells and platelets, and plasma injections contain plasma and platelets after separating them from the other cells. The studies showed that plasma injections are useful in several conditions, such as lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), knee osteoarthritis (they also help repairing the cartilage), pulled muscles, joint sprains, ligament tears, wounds, hair loss...

How do I prepare for Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections?

" The doctor examines the patient’s health in general. For a person to be eligible for plasma injection, they shouldn’t have AIDS or HIV, hepatitis C, a blood cancer, skin cancer, or a cardiovascular disease that requires takin bloodthinners. "

What are the aftercare instructions for Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections?

" You can return to your normal activity immediately, but you must avoid the following: using steroidal and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories for about a month after the injections, smoking, sun exposure, strenuous physical activity, and lifting heavy things for a period of time as the doctor recommends. After a knee injection, the patient must rest for a few days, then start doing some mild activities as the doctor...

Which specialty is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections related to?

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections is related to: Procedural dermatology.

Where can I get Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections in Syria?

You can get Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections at clinics and hospitals in Syria. To find specialists in Procedural dermatology, see suggested doctors on this page or Click here

What are the possible complications of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections?

" Plasma injections are generally safe because they’re taken from the person themselves, yet some complications might rarely occur, like infections and bleeding. Some side effects after knee plasma injections could occur, like swelling. Some side effects after plasma injections for hair loss could occur, such as pain, itchiness, swelling, and temporary discoloration. Some side effects after facial plasma injections...

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