Why is PRP injections treatment so costly considering that there is no expensive pharmaceutical injectable involved but the patients' own blood, and the time for the procedure so short (20 min)?
Answer: PRP COSTS? ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ In my opinion, I agree the cost of PRP should be reasonable. The factors that must be taken into consideration are the cost of the tubes, staff time, photography and the doctors injection time. Our costs are low $400 to $600 for an 11ml vial or 22 ml vial of blood. We have tried to keep it affordable to most individuals. When one adds Acell or an extracellular Matrix, the price increases significantly. I don't believe that this extra cost is necessary. Find a PRP expert. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Answer: PRP COSTS? ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ In my opinion, I agree the cost of PRP should be reasonable. The factors that must be taken into consideration are the cost of the tubes, staff time, photography and the doctors injection time. Our costs are low $400 to $600 for an 11ml vial or 22 ml vial of blood. We have tried to keep it affordable to most individuals. When one adds Acell or an extracellular Matrix, the price increases significantly. I don't believe that this extra cost is necessary. Find a PRP expert. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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July 2, 2021
Answer: PRP For Rejuvenation I do a significant amount of PRP and get fantastic outcomes. The cost is not only the price of the procedure but also the expertise of the person doing it. Best, Dr. Emer.
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July 2, 2021
Answer: PRP For Rejuvenation I do a significant amount of PRP and get fantastic outcomes. The cost is not only the price of the procedure but also the expertise of the person doing it. Best, Dr. Emer.
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August 8, 2016
Answer: Cost of PRP injection Thanks for your question. Although I don't know what type of PRP injection you are referring to, I can tell you that much of the cost of a PRP injection is attributable to two things-1. The time it takes to perform the procedure (including the time to process the blood to create the PRP) and the skill and expertise of the injector - time is also factored into other injections such as dermal filler and botox for example. The PRP injections that in my experience take the most time are scalp (for hair loss) and the Vampire FaceLift (injection of dermal filler plus PRP for facial rejuvenation). Then there are the costs of other materials used in the process- like microneedling tips, injection cannulas, etc...etc...it all varies depending on which injection you are talking about. 2. The cost of the kit required to prepare the PRP. There are 25 or more FDA approved PRP kits available, but they vary significantly in terms of cost and quality (concentration) of the PRP produced. In general, the ones that produce the highest concentration (therefore highest quality, and likely best result) are quite expensive. One kit that we use for our O shot and P shot PRP for example costs $250 just for the kit, but we use it because the platelet yield is excellent and we have had great results with our procedures using this kit.Bottom line, this is not an inexpensive service to deliver. It takes time, training, experience, other equipment (centrifuge), and supplies that are costly. The results, however, are very gratifying.Best,Lisa Vuich, MD
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August 8, 2016
Answer: Cost of PRP injection Thanks for your question. Although I don't know what type of PRP injection you are referring to, I can tell you that much of the cost of a PRP injection is attributable to two things-1. The time it takes to perform the procedure (including the time to process the blood to create the PRP) and the skill and expertise of the injector - time is also factored into other injections such as dermal filler and botox for example. The PRP injections that in my experience take the most time are scalp (for hair loss) and the Vampire FaceLift (injection of dermal filler plus PRP for facial rejuvenation). Then there are the costs of other materials used in the process- like microneedling tips, injection cannulas, etc...etc...it all varies depending on which injection you are talking about. 2. The cost of the kit required to prepare the PRP. There are 25 or more FDA approved PRP kits available, but they vary significantly in terms of cost and quality (concentration) of the PRP produced. In general, the ones that produce the highest concentration (therefore highest quality, and likely best result) are quite expensive. One kit that we use for our O shot and P shot PRP for example costs $250 just for the kit, but we use it because the platelet yield is excellent and we have had great results with our procedures using this kit.Bottom line, this is not an inexpensive service to deliver. It takes time, training, experience, other equipment (centrifuge), and supplies that are costly. The results, however, are very gratifying.Best,Lisa Vuich, MD
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Answer: Platelet rich plasma therapy - why is it expensive? Platelet rich plasma therapy is a one of it's kind treatment that uses the magnificent wonders of the body and a tad bit of science to make someone more aesthetic. Be it hair or face, platelet rich plasma can help both. For hair this treatments helps by boosting hair growth due to the growth factors present in the platelets, whereas, for the face, this treatment is useful to promote elastin and collaged production for a more youthful appearance.
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Answer: Platelet rich plasma therapy - why is it expensive? Platelet rich plasma therapy is a one of it's kind treatment that uses the magnificent wonders of the body and a tad bit of science to make someone more aesthetic. Be it hair or face, platelet rich plasma can help both. For hair this treatments helps by boosting hair growth due to the growth factors present in the platelets, whereas, for the face, this treatment is useful to promote elastin and collaged production for a more youthful appearance.
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April 17, 2018
Answer: Justifying Expense of PRP Injections There are many factors to consider with PRP injections. The cost of the kit, the skill of the provider, and the time spent with the patient. It certainly takes longer than 20 minutes to inject a patient’s face with PRP. At our office we typically schedule about an hour so that we can obtain photos, collect a blood specimen, and spin the blood in our centrifuge. We also offer a topical numbing agent if the patient desires, although most patients do not need this.
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April 17, 2018
Answer: Justifying Expense of PRP Injections There are many factors to consider with PRP injections. The cost of the kit, the skill of the provider, and the time spent with the patient. It certainly takes longer than 20 minutes to inject a patient’s face with PRP. At our office we typically schedule about an hour so that we can obtain photos, collect a blood specimen, and spin the blood in our centrifuge. We also offer a topical numbing agent if the patient desires, although most patients do not need this.
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