I have read that it does but I have been told by a surgeon and registered nurse that it doesn't. They may have been referring to a lesser numbing agent that Lidocaine. The procedure is very painful and I have a high tolerance to pain. Will sing Lidocaine reduce the effectiveness? Also hat is best way to remove it before procedure? Should I just use rubbing alcohol and get the most out that I can?
Answer: Reply to "Does Lidocaine reduce effectiveness of PRP?" Hello I'm Dr. Wipawan Vathananai, a co-worker of Dr. Kulakarn Amonpattana, from BHI Clinic, Bangkok, Thailand. Regarding your concern about lidocaine effect on PRP effectiveness, according to my experience, I've seen very good result despite the patients were administered lidocaine prior to PRP injection. The anesthesia is usually put around the area that will be injected or is performed as occipital and supraorbital nerve blocks which are not the area where PRP will be injected. I've never done anesthetic cream for PRP injection since the penetration through the hair and scalp might not be enough to do all the injections. Because Lidocaine is injected into the scalp therefore it cannot be taken off by rubbing or cleaning the scalp. I hope my answer helps.
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Answer: Reply to "Does Lidocaine reduce effectiveness of PRP?" Hello I'm Dr. Wipawan Vathananai, a co-worker of Dr. Kulakarn Amonpattana, from BHI Clinic, Bangkok, Thailand. Regarding your concern about lidocaine effect on PRP effectiveness, according to my experience, I've seen very good result despite the patients were administered lidocaine prior to PRP injection. The anesthesia is usually put around the area that will be injected or is performed as occipital and supraorbital nerve blocks which are not the area where PRP will be injected. I've never done anesthetic cream for PRP injection since the penetration through the hair and scalp might not be enough to do all the injections. Because Lidocaine is injected into the scalp therefore it cannot be taken off by rubbing or cleaning the scalp. I hope my answer helps.
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July 31, 2023
Answer: Mixing Lidocaine and PRP treatments Hi Alicia77,
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July 31, 2023
Answer: Mixing Lidocaine and PRP treatments Hi Alicia77,
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April 29, 2023
Answer: PRP In general, Lidocaine interferes with the platelet function, it is why it is not used during the PRP injection but there is clinical significance that Lidocaine 1% and ropivacaine 0.5% can be used at up to a 1:1 ratio with platelet preparations to reduce the pain and discomfort of PRP procedures while maintaining platelet therapeutic potential.
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April 29, 2023
Answer: PRP In general, Lidocaine interferes with the platelet function, it is why it is not used during the PRP injection but there is clinical significance that Lidocaine 1% and ropivacaine 0.5% can be used at up to a 1:1 ratio with platelet preparations to reduce the pain and discomfort of PRP procedures while maintaining platelet therapeutic potential.
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Answer: Lidocaine with PRP Lidocaine can be injectable, not just topical, so you don't need to wipe it off. However, it is not recommended with PRP. Bupivicaine, tetracaine or marcane can be used in variety of combinations topiocally that can be made by a compounding pharmacy. They are also available as injectables.
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Answer: Lidocaine with PRP Lidocaine can be injectable, not just topical, so you don't need to wipe it off. However, it is not recommended with PRP. Bupivicaine, tetracaine or marcane can be used in variety of combinations topiocally that can be made by a compounding pharmacy. They are also available as injectables.
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February 16, 2024
Answer: Lidocaine reduce effectiveness of PRP? Hello and thank you for your question. In my experience Lidocaine does not reduce the effectiveness of PRP, if it did I would assume a doctor would not use it. I hope this helps.
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February 16, 2024
Answer: Lidocaine reduce effectiveness of PRP? Hello and thank you for your question. In my experience Lidocaine does not reduce the effectiveness of PRP, if it did I would assume a doctor would not use it. I hope this helps.
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