MEDICAL AESTHETICS
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in Grand Island, NE
Treatment made from your own blood, done right here in my office.
What platelet-rich plasma is
PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma, and it is made from your own blood. I draw blood, spin it in a centrifuge so it separates into layers, and collect the platelets and plasma. Platelets carry many of the substances your body uses to heal, so concentrating them lets me place more of them right where they are needed.
Because PRP comes from your own blood, it lowers the chance of a reaction.
What I use PRP for
Joint pain and injuries
When a joint or tendon keeps hurting, PRP is one option I may talk through with you. Because PRP is a liquid, I can inject it directly into the area of injury or pain. When it helps to see exactly where the injection needs to go, I can guide it with ultrasound right here in my office. I use PRP for:
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Knee arthritis
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Wear and tear in other joints, such as the hip, shoulder, ankle, or elbow
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Tendon problems, such as tennis elbow, Achilles tendinitis, or pain just below the kneecap (patellar tendinitis)
I also offer standard joint injections and prolotherapy, and part of your visit is deciding which approach makes the most sense for you.
Hair loss
For thinning hair, I inject PRP into the areas of the scalp where hair loss is happening. Typically 3-6 months is needed to have visible changes in hair thickness. We do monthly injections for those first 3-6 months, then maintenance injections are often needed every 6-12 months.
Erectile dysfunction
I also offer PRP injections for erectile dysfunction. If this is something you would like to talk about, I am glad to discuss it with you privately.
Skin rejuvenation with microneedling
PRP can also be applied to the skin during microneedling. I explain that treatment, and what it costs, on my microneedling page.
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) for wounds that will not heal
PRF is also made from your own blood, but it turns out differently. PRP is a liquid, which is why I can inject it or apply it to the skin. PRF forms a soft, gel-like solid.
I use PRF for chronic wounds that are not healing on their own, such as venous stasis ulcers (sores on the lower legs caused by poor circulation in the veins). I place it in the wound to help it heal faster. If you want to know more about how PRP and PRF differ, I explain it in more detail here.
What PRP and PRF cost
Member pricing
PRP joint injection
$300 per area
PRP for hair loss
$300 per area
PRP for erectile dysfunction
$300
Microneedling with PRP
$600
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF)
$200
You don't need to be a member to have this procedure done here. Members pay less, and the full list of procedures and prices is on my service pricing page.
Common questions
Is PRP really made from my own blood?
Yes. I draw your blood, prepare it in my office, and use it the same day. Because it comes from your own blood, it lowers the chance of a reaction.
Do I need to be a member?
No. You do not need to be a member to have a procedure done here.
How many treatments will I need?
It depends on what we are treating.
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Joints and tendons: Many people start with one injection, and some need two or three, spaced a few weeks apart.
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Hair loss: Usually a short series of treatments a few weeks apart, followed by maintenance treatments every few months.
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Slow-healing wounds: PRF is often applied more than once. How many times depends on the wound and how it is healing.
Once I have seen what is going on, I can give you a clearer idea for your situation.
How long before I notice a difference?
PRP works with your body's own healing, so any change tends to come gradually, often over several weeks to a few months rather than right away.
Is there any downtime?
You may have some soreness or swelling where the injection went in for a short time afterward.
Does insurance cover PRP?
I do not bill insurance, so the price on this page is the price you pay.