Growth Factor Power: Understanding How PRP Accelerates Your Body's Repair Processes

Struggling with joint pain, slow injury recovery, or thinning hair? PRP therapy harnesses your body's healing power to repair tissue, reduce pain, and promote regeneration — naturally and effectively.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses your blood to help heal and rejuvenate your body. This treatment takes the healing factors from your blood platelets to repair tissue and speed up recovery.

At Coastal Regenerative Orthopedics & Wellness Center in San Diego, California, Ronald S. Cohen, MD, and our experienced team help you understand PRP.

Let’s break down the science behind PRP and how it can benefit you.

What’s PRP therapy?

PRP therapy uses your blood to promote healing. We draw a small blood sample and spin it in a centrifuge to isolate platelet-rich plasma, rich in growth factors essential for tissue repair.

We inject the PRP into the targeted area — muscles, tendons, or even the face — for rejuvenation. Since it’s derived from your blood, the risk of allergic reactions or rejection is minimal.

It’s a safe, minimally invasive treatment widely used in orthopedics, dermatology, and hair restoration.

How PRP enhances healing

PRP therapy accelerates the body's natural repair process. Platelets release growth factors that stimulate new cell production, repair tissue damage, and promote blood vessel formation.

By enhancing collagen production, PRP helps the body experience faster recovery and regeneration.

PRP also regulates inflammation, supporting healing without excessive discomfort. It addresses the root cause rather than just symptoms, providing lasting relief for injuries and conditions like arthritis, reducing pain and swelling, and enhancing tissue repair.

Uses of PRP therapy

PRP therapy accelerates healing and regeneration in various medical and cosmetic treatments. Common applications include:

Muscle and tendon injuries: speeds up recovery; commonly used by athletes
Osteoarthritis relief: reduces pain and inflammation; supports tissue repair
Skin rejuvenation: stimulates collagen production for smoother, firmer skin
Hair restoration: reactivates dormant follicles to encourage new hair growth

With its ability to promote natural healing, PRP continues to gain popularity across multiple fields of medicine and aesthetics.

What to expect during PRP treatment

PRP treatment begins with drawing a small blood sample and separating the plasma. Next, we inject the PRP into the target area, which takes about 30 minutes.

After the procedure, you may experience mild discomfort, swelling, or redness at the injection site, but these symptoms usually subside within a few days.

Results vary, but many patients notice improvements within 1-2 weeks. Full benefits often appear after several sessions, depending on the condition being treated.

Is PRP therapy right for you?

PRP therapy has shown promising results for many, but it’s not right for everyone. Consult with us to assess your condition and determine if you’re a good candidate.

Factors like your overall health, the severity of your injury or condition, and your healing goals determine whether PRP is appropriate.

The benefits of PRP therapy

PRP helps you heal faster and often prevents surgery by using growth factors to repair tissue. Whether you want to heal an injury, make your skin look younger, or restore hair growth, PRP offers a modern way to tap into your body's healing power.

If you’re looking for a cutting-edge treatment to help you heal, schedule a consultation with one of our expert providers today by phone or online.