Preventative Medicine by Science
PRP Therapy in Barrington, IL
Platelet-rich plasma for joint pain and hair loss, prepared from your own blood and given by a provider after an evaluation.
Preventative Medicine by Science offers platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy at the Barrington clinic. PRP is not right for everyone, so every plan starts with an evaluation, and you are told plainly if something else would fit you better.
What PRP Is
Platelet-rich plasma is prepared from a small sample of your own blood. The sample is spun to concentrate the platelets, and the concentrate is injected into the area being treated.
Who it may suit. Adults with joint or tendon pain, such as in a knee, shoulder, or elbow, who want to discuss a non-surgical option, and men and women with hair loss or thinning. Whether PRP is appropriate for you, and for which area, is decided at your evaluation. It is not a substitute for medical care of an injury or condition.
What a Visit Involves
Evaluation. Your provider reviews your history, current medications, and goals, and confirms whether PRP is appropriate.
Treatment. A visit takes about an hour. Blood is drawn, spun to concentrate the platelets, and the PRP is injected into the treatment area.
Plan. Many plans involve more than one session, spaced weeks apart. Your provider explains the schedule that fits you.
Mild soreness at the injection site is common afterward. Other risks, including infection and bleeding, are reviewed with you before you consent to treatment. Individual results vary, and no particular outcome is guaranteed.
Questions
PRP Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an evaluation first?
Yes. PRP is not booked without one. The evaluation covers your history, whether PRP is appropriate for you, and what to expect.
How long does a visit take?
About an hour. Your provider gives you a realistic estimate for your plan.
Are there side effects?
Mild soreness at the injection site is common. Less common risks are reviewed with you before treatment.
Can I combine this with other care at the clinic?
PRP is booked on its own and is not conditional on any other service at the practice.
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- Medical Weight Loss Program and NutritionMedical weight management, GLP-1 education, and nutrition counseling.
Next step
Book a PRP Evaluation
Start with an evaluation and a straight answer about whether PRP is right for you.