Can you justify the expense of PRP rejuvenation injections?

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

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.
Many may wonder, if its just injecting blood from their own body, why is the treatment so expensive?
Well the process is not as simple as it seems to be on the surface, doctors don't just simple extract the blood from your arm and directly inject it where it's needed. Drawing blood from the patient is just the first step of the process. The collected blood then needs to be funneled through a specialized kit to concentrate the platelets and let the other cells present in the blood be discarded. The body fluid then undergoes a centrifuge-like process under refrigeration.
Keeping the sample cool is important because platelets can become inactive quickly outside the body, therefore, cooling reduces keeps the platelet cells active for a little longer until the sample is ready to be injected.
If these extra measures aren't taken, then the treatment may not turn out to be as effective. You can compare the process to making coffee at home versus going to a barista who has all the equipment, training and skill set to make the coffee you order an experience for you.
Platelet rich plasma therapy may seem expensive but in reality, all of the precautions taken make up most of it's cost.