Is it harmful to have PRP sessions in two different body parts one week apart?

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I am considering scheduling PRP for hair loss and then for knee arthritis with a 1 week gap. Will the second PRP in a different area diminish the body’s focus on rebuilding and growing the cells in the first area? Will the second PRP, one week later in a different area, make the first session less effective?

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In  my opinion, PRP treatment effects are a localized phenomenon. The entire body is constantly in a state of repair. Furthermore, the mechanism of action for orthopedic joint injection and scalp regeneration are slightly different.. I don't believe the effectiveness of either treatment will be diminished with a one week interval.Jeff Rapaport MDRealself All-star

Norman M. Rowe, MD · Answer

Good afternoon and thank you for your question!Receiving PRP treatments in two different locations on the same body is perfectly fine and will not have any affect on the treated areas/healing process.Have a nice day.

Rey N. Bello, MD · Answer

It  is totally fine to inject PRP injections in 2 different body parts of the body on the same day or 2 weeks apart. It would not affect the healing process or repair activity on each treated area. However it is not advisable to inject PRP in the same area in short interval to give the tissue enough time to regenerate. At least 4 weeks interval is reasonable.

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