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)

Concentrates your own platelets to release high levels of growth factors, initiating natural tissue repair and reducing inflammation.

Platelet Lysate

A preparation where platelet membranes are opened to make healing factors immediately available for faster cellular repair.

Autologous Conditioned Serum

Concentrates healing proteins (cytokines) specifically designed to block pain-causing factors in joint and disc environments.

Platelet Rich Fibrin

Creates a biological "scaffold" that releases growth factors slowly over time, providing long-term structural support.

Hyperacute Serum

A fast-acting preparation that captures early-stage repair signals, ideal for acute injuries and specialized rejuvenation.

PRP vs. Corticosteroid Injections