PRP is "Platelet Rich Plasma"

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How it’s made:
A small amount of your blood is drawn, then placed in a machine that spins it very fast (centrifuge). This separates the platelets and growth factors from the rest of the blood. These platelets are concentrated into a small amount of plasma, which is then injected into the area being treated.

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For musculoskeletal injuries:
PRP is often used for joint, tendon, or muscle injuries. The concentrated growth factors are thought to speed up repair, reduce inflammation, and encourage stronger tissue healing. People may use it for problems like tennis elbow, rotator cuff injuries, knee arthritis, or ligament sprains.

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For facial aesthetics:
In the face, PRP can be injected or applied during microneedling to stimulate collagen, improve skin texture, reduce fine lines, and promote a more youthful appearance. Since it’s from your own blood, there’s no risk of allergic reaction.

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For vaginal rejuvenation:
PRP can be injected into vaginal tissues to help improve blood flow, sensitivity, lubrication, and sometimes stress urinary incontinence. It’s marketed for both functional improvements and enhanced sexual wellness.

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Risks of PRP are very low. Some potential risks include the basic risks associated with any kind of injection like infection, and a small chance the needle could irritate or injure a nerve. Unique to PRP is a theoretical cancer risk since PRP contains growth factors. If PRP were injected into an area that already has cancer cells, it could encourage those cells to grow. This is why PRP is not used in or near areas where cancer is known to be.

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PRP is not a “filler” or synthetic product; it’s your own blood components, concentrated and returned to a targeted area to signal the body to repair or regenerate tissue. It’s important to choose providers who are transparent and do not cut corners, because some will use basic blood tubes instead of FDA-cleared or approved PRP systems, and these are not the same in terms of safety, sterility, or platelet concentration.​​

 

At Performance Health we use Dr. PRP, a system with an over 12 year proven track record known for superior platelet recovery (90–97%). This system has gained traction across Europe - employed in private hospitals, the NHS, medical universities, elite sports clinics, and Harley Street beauty centers.