Platelet Rich Plasma – Dumfries, VA
Speeding Up Your Body’s Natural Recovery
After any sort of oral surgery, your mouth is naturally going to need time to heal. The exact amount of recovery time needed is something that varies from person to person, but in many cases, we can significantly speed up the timetable with platelet rich plasma. If you have a procedure scheduled at Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Virginia, feel free to ask about how Dr. Shinwari might use platelet-rich plasma in our Dumfries, VA oral surgery office for a faster, more comfortable healing process.
Why Choose Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Virginia for Platelet Rich Plasma?
- Multiple Surgical Treatments in One Location
- Team That Always Takes the Time to Explain
- Many Insurance Plans Accepted
What is Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment?
A platelet rich plasma treatment is a type of regenerative medicine that takes full advantage of your body’s natural healing capabilities. The plasma in your blood contains platelets, which are special blood cells that play a key role in growth healing functions. By taking these platelets and injecting them around areas where surgery has been performed, we can cut down the amount of time your mouth needs to heal. The treatment also reduces discomfort after surgery, which means you are less likely to need strong medications to manage your pain.
Reasons for Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment
Almost anyone who has oral surgery done is likely a good candidate for platelet rich plasma therapy. It can be used for many different procedures, from relatively straightforward treatments such as simple tooth extraction to more advanced treatments like bone grafts. We use your own blood to perform the treatment, so there are very few risks involved; that said, we will need to review your health history to confirm that it’s right for you.
What Does Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment Involve?
The treatment is actually quite simple and can be completed in about 30 minutes. A small amount of your blood is drawn and placed in a centrifuge machine, which separates the platelet-rich plasma from the rest of the blood. Said plasma is then collected so that it can be applied to the appropriate area. Sometimes it is applied directly to the surgical wound, but it can also be injected into the surrounding tissue or bone.