PRP Vs Stem Cell Therapy: What’s Better For The Americans? 

In the modern age, there are numerous effective non-interventional procedures that heal your body from within. This branch, regenerative/restorative medicine is highly liked by patients across the globe. The two pillars of regenerative medicine are PRP therapy and Stem cell therapy. Both these treatment types target similar conditions but their modes of action are different.  

PRP and stem cell therapy are effective and safe procedures. However, certain factors give PRP an edge over stem cell therapy when treating patients in the United States. So, today we shed some light on how PRP is a better choice than stem cell therapy.  

How PRP Is Superior To Stem Cell Therapy? 

According to our clinical experience, we have found platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy to be a better alternative to stem cell because of the following factors: 

Health Conditions 

Be it muscle/joint ache or facial skin rejuvenation, both PRP and stem cells offer commendable improvements. However, PRP is the go-to treatment for most interventionists for mild-to-moderate diseases. On the other hand, stem cell therapy is reserved for advanced degenerative diseases and refractory ailments. We see most people coming with mild to moderate issues like sports injuries and muscular disorders. The growth factors in the patient’s own plasma effectively alleviate pain and heal them.  

Procedure  

Getting a PRP injection is a quick, minimally invasive procedure, easily carried out in the clinic. Stem cell therapy becomes a complex and more invasive procedure due to the difficult harvesting step. In the United States, you can not harvest your own stem cells, so you rely on the donor’s availability. Therefore, the clinic and the patient are bound to the legal availability of stem cells which adds an extra layer of difficulty to the administration of stem cells.  

Safety  

As you can’t harvest your own stem cells, and are bound to receive donor’s stem cells, there are chances of tissue rejection. While safe, the procedure still has a chance of heightened immune response which can result in serious complications. On the other hand, you can easily and safely get your own PRP injected at the affected site without any complications.  

Cost  

A major factor that sets PRP apart from stem cells is cost. While both treatment types offer similar results, the cost of the PRP is much lesser than stem cells. The higher cost of stem cells is attributed to the complex process of harvesting. 

In everyday routine, patients visiting restorative clinics prefer affordable options over expensive ones. Even multiple sessions of PRP may cost you less than a single stem cell session. Thus, PRP takes an evident lead in this department as well.  

The Best Regenerative Medicine Options For You 

The Legacy Clinic of Chiropractic is a state-of-the art facility that offers various restorative treatment modalities under one roof. Our trained professionals administer the highly potent PRP with utmost safety. We aim to maximize results while keeping it safe and affordable for the residents of The Villages, Florida!