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How PRP Therapy and Stem Cell Therapy Can Help with Hair Growth and Joint Treatment

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This is truly an exciting time for regenerative medicine – an emerging branch of medical science that is helping restore the function of tissues or organs damaged by severe injuries or chronic diseases. Two technologies particularly revolutionizing the repair and restoration of damaged tissues – platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells.

PRP is an injection that contains plasma and platelets – normal components of every person’s blood. The platelets are concentrated from a blood sample so that they are in concentrations above the normal level. Platelets contain growth factors that are essential to healing, making PRP injections a great regenerative therapy.

Stem cells are cells that can divide and differentiate into specific types of cells and tissues, thereby replacing worn-out or damaged tissues to become tissue- or organ-specific cells with specialized functions.

Although PRP therapy and stem cell therapy are two separate regenerative treatment options, both have the ability to rejuvenate damaged tissue. This makes them an innovative approach to managing joint pain, as well as a solution for thinning hair.

The Respective Benefits of PRP and Stem Cell Therapy

At Alternative Disc Therapy in Caldwell, New Jersey, we provide both photo-activated PRP and stem cell therapy. Dr. Warren J. Bleiweiss is a pioneer in regenerative medicine techniques and helps clients feel better with these innovative therapies.

Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cells are specialized cells present in the blood that possess an innate capacity to aid in the natural repair process of the body. When you are injured, regenerative stem cells act as your body’s first responders, migrating to the areas of your body affected by the injury to help repair the damage.

Stem cell therapy can also be used to treat certain degenerative diseases. Consider a condition like osteoarthritis, which commonly affects knee and hip joints. These joints and their cartilage are damaged by long-term use, and once the cartilage deteriorates, your body has limited ability to repair it. Conventional osteoarthritis treatments are limited to medications with potentially serious side effects, lubricating agents that only provide temporary pain relief or invasive surgery. However, stem cell treatments enable healing in the damaged joint by promoting your body’s innate ability to repair itself. Your body heals and regenerates naturally without the side effects of prescription drugs or the physical trauma of surgery.

Photo Activated PRP Therapy

Photo-activated PRP is another powerful regenerative medical treatment for joint problems, as well as an effective therapy that promotes hair growth. The procedure involves drawing a sample of your blood, isolating the platelets filled with growth factors, and activating them with three different wavelengths of light. Photoactivation further increases the regenerative properties of PRP by making it less inflammatory and more powerful. The activated platelets and growth factors are injected into a damaged joint or injured tissue to promote healing. When PRP is injected into the scalp, it promotes hair re-growth and hair retention.

Thanks to the incredible versatility of PRP and stem cell injection, Dr. Bleiweiss frequently performs these procedures for people who are suffering from:

  • Cartilage injury
  • Joint arthritis
  • Joint pain
  • Ligament tears
  • Sports injuries
  • Tendonitis
  • Thinning hair

Both procedures are performed in-office with little or no downtime afterward. In fact, most patients return to their everyday activities the day after the treatment.

Stem Cell and PRP Injections in Caldwell, New Jersey

PRP and stem cell therapy have many applications and can be used alone or in combination with other regenerative medicine services, such as ozone treatments, to enhance their effectiveness. If you are looking for stem cell joint injections in Caldwell, NJ, or PRP injections in Caldwell, NJ, you should see Dr. Warren J. Bleiweiss. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Stem Cell Physicians and is board certified in anesthesiology, pain medicine, and stem cell treatments.

To learn more about the benefits of PRP injections and stem cell therapy, call our practice today at (973) 403-3334 or use our secure online appointment request form. We also offer telemedicine appointments for your added convenience. We look forward to hearing from you!