PRP Injections in Tulsa

PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, uses a concentrated portion of your own blood, prepared in the office and delivered by injection. This page explains how the procedure works and what to expect at Care Family Medical & Chiropractic in Tulsa. It is educational and does not describe what the procedure will do for you.

PRP is one of the options patients ask Dr. Curtis Smith about. People are often curious because the material comes from their own body rather than from a donor or a drug. Below we walk through the steps so you know what a visit involves.

How the procedure works

The PRP procedure follows a few straightforward steps.

• Blood draw. A small sample of your blood is drawn, similar to a routine lab draw.
• Preparation. The sample is placed in a centrifuge, a device that spins it to separate out the portion rich in platelets.
• Delivery. The concentrated portion is delivered to the area being addressed using an injection.

Because the material comes from your own blood, no donor material is involved. The visit is typically completed in the office, and Dr. Smith explains each step as it happens.

What a session involves

A PRP visit usually starts with the blood draw, then a short wait while the sample is prepared. The injection itself takes only a few moments. Most of the appointment is spent on preparation and on making sure you are comfortable and informed.

People describe injections differently. Some brief discomfort or pressure at the site is common. If you are nervous about needles, tell us, and we will take it slowly.

What to expect at a consultation

Before any procedure, you meet with Dr. Smith for a consultation. This is a conversation about your health history, your goals, and your questions. He reviews your individual situation and explains whether PRP is something worth discussing further for you. There is no obligation to proceed.

It helps to come prepared. You might ask what the procedure involves for your situation, what is and is not known about it, and what you should expect during and after a visit. Whether PRP is appropriate depends on your individual health, and that is assessed one person at a time.

Who commonly asks about PRP

Patients who ask about PRP are often interested in options that work with their own tissues rather than surgery or drugs. Some have read about it and want a clear explanation. Others want to understand how it compares to the other options we describe.

Before you call, it can help to write down your questions. You might ask how the sample is prepared, how long the visit takes, what the injection feels like, and what is and is not known about the procedure. A consultation is the right place to ask, and there is no obligation that comes with it. Dr. Smith would rather you leave with clear information than with a decision made too quickly.

Wherever you are starting from, we are glad to talk it through. Our office is at 1810 E 15th St, Suite B, in Tulsa, open Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm. Call 918-836-7900 to set up a free consultation and bring your questions about PRP.