Plasma Therapyin St. Petersburg, FL
Harness your body’s own healing mechanisms for faster pain relief.
Plasma Therapy uses platelet rich plasma (PRP), a concentrated form of the plasma in your own blood, to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints. At Water’s Edge Medical Clinic in St. Petersburg, FL, the visit usually takes less than 30 minutes in the office, and treatments cost $699 to $1,500.
| Downtime | Minimal; some soreness for 24 to 48 hours and numbness for 4 to 6 hours is common |
|---|---|
| Duration | Usually less than 30 minutes, done right in the office |
What does Plasma Therapy treat?
- Muscle strains and sprains
- Tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Tennis and golfer’s elbow
- ACL, MCL, and meniscal tears
- Sports injuries
- Arthritic pain
- Joint pain and neuropathy
How does Plasma Therapy work?
When injected at the site of pain, plasma helps stimulate the repair and regrowth of cartilage, increases the joint’s natural lubricating fluid, and contains proteins that can alter pain receptors. It is minimally invasive, drug-free, and free of steroids and medications.
Blood draw
A blood sample is taken in the office.
Centrifuge spin
The blood is spun in a centrifuge at high speed; red blood cells settle to the bottom while the plasma-enriched fluid rises to the top.
Injection
The plasma is extracted and injected directly into the affected area. The whole visit is usually done in less than half an hour.
How much does Plasma Therapy cost in St. Petersburg?
What Plasma Therapy costs depends on your goals, confirmed at your consultation.
Plasma Therapy FAQ
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Also at Water's Edge Spa
Getting the most from your sessions.
Before each session
- Avoid corticosteroids (prednisone, Medrol dose pack, cortisone) for 3 weeks prior to injection
- Stop NSAIDs (aspirin, Aleve, naproxen, Motrin, ibuprofen) or arthritis medications like Celebrex a week prior
- Notify your provider if you’re on any blood thinners
- Drink plenty of water and eat something beforehand
- Plan to take it easy the day of and the day after; consider bringing a driver for your first procedure
After each session
- Expect some pain or discomfort for 24 to 48 hours, and numbness for 4 to 6 hours after the procedure
- Refrain from strenuous activity but stay as mobile as possible; get up and walk frequently
- Avoid ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, or other prescription anti-inflammatory medications for 7 days after treatment
- Ice can be used as needed for pain or swelling (10 minutes at a time, every 2 to 3 hours)
Where this helps.
Individual results vary. This content is for informational purposes and is not medical advice.
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