Platelet Growth Factors
Your own blood, concentrated to heal.
What Is Platelet Therapy?
Platelets initiate clot formation and release growth factors that start the healing process. A patient's blood is drawn, processed to concentrate platelets, and injected into the painful area to initiate repair. These growth factors reduce inflammation and are fundamental to healing.
How It Works
Platelets bind to proteins (fibrinogen and fibrin) to create a clot gel matrix. Growth factors are released — reducing inflammation and initiating the healing process at the cellular level. Unlike corticosteroids which suppress healing, platelet growth factors actively regenerate tissue.
Conditions Treated
- TMJ dysfunction
- Cervical facet / whiplash pain
- Thumb arthritis
- Frozen shoulder
- Lumbar facet pain
- Joint, tendon & muscle pain
- Skin rejuvenation (hyperacute serum)
- Erectile dysfunction (P-shots)
Platelet Therapy Techniques
Not all platelet therapy is the same. Dr. McDougall selects the optimal preparation technique based on your specific condition and treatment goals.
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)
Platelet Lysate
Autologous Conditioned Serum
Platelet Rich Fibrin
Hyperacute Serum
PRP vs. Corticosteroid Injections
Platelet Growth Factors
- ✓Activates tissue regeneration
- ✓Results improve over weeks/months
- ✓Strengthens tissue long-term
- ✓No systemic side effects
- ✓Uses your own biology
Corticosteroids
- Suppresses immune response
- Temporary relief (weeks)
- May weaken tissue over time
- Potential systemic effects
- Diminishing returns with repeat use
Multiple randomized controlled trials support platelet growth factors over corticosteroids for chronic tendon and joint conditions.[28] [29] [30]
Ready to Try Platelet Therapy?
Call to schedule your consultation with Dr. McDougall and find out if platelet therapy is right for your condition.
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