PRP Therapy · Millburn, NJ

PRP therapy uses a small sample of your own blood. The blood is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, which are rich in the growth factors your body uses to begin healing. The concentrated platelet-rich plasma is then injected into the treated joint or soft tissue to support your natural repair process.

Because PRP is made from your own blood, there is no donor material and no risk of rejection. It is one of the more established regenerative options and is commonly used for joint and tendon conditions.

PRP is not right for everyone. Good candidates often have mild to moderate joint arthritis, or a chronic tendon or soft-tissue injury that has not responded well to conservative care, and want a non-surgical option. Certain conditions and health factors may make it less appropriate.

The only way to know is a consultation. Dr. Menon will review your diagnosis, imaging, and goals and give you an honest recommendation, which may or may not include a PRP injection.

Results vary from person to person, and improvement is gradual because PRP works by supporting your body's own healing over time rather than providing instant relief. Some patients notice changes over several weeks to a few months.

Not everyone responds the same way, and some conditions respond better than others. Dr. Menon will set realistic expectations for your specific situation and track your progress at follow-up visits.

Being candid matters more than marketing here. The devices used to prepare PRP are FDA-cleared, but PRP itself is not FDA-approved as a treatment for arthritis, tendon injuries, or other orthopedic conditions. The research is genuinely mixed: the evidence is stronger for some uses, such as tennis elbow and mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, and thinner for others.

PRP is better studied than most cell-based regenerative options, but it is not a proven cure, and you should be cautious of any clinic that guarantees results. Dr. Menon will tell you where the evidence stands for your specific condition, including when a more established treatment is the better first step.

Most patients tolerate the PRP injection well. The blood draw feels like a routine lab test, and a local anesthetic is used at the injection site. You may feel some pressure during the injection and mild soreness afterward, which typically settles within a few days.

PRP therapy is generally considered elective and is not covered by most insurance plans, so it is usually an out-of-pocket cost. We believe in being upfront about this. During your consultation we will explain the cost clearly and discuss your options, so there are no surprises. For treatments that are typically covered, our team can verify your insurance benefits.