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Chronic pain, aging skin, hair loss, stubborn injuries that won't heal. You've tried rest, medication, physical therapy, maybe even surgery. The problem keeps coming back. Here's what most doctors won't tell you: your body already has the tools to heal itself. It just needs the right signal.
At Integra Health in Hawthorne, we use advanced centrifugation technology to concentrate your own healing platelets and growth factors, then precisely inject them where your body needs help most. This isn't masking symptoms with medication. This is biological repair at the cellular level.
Whether you're dealing with arthritis pain in your knees, tennis elbow that sidelines your weekend game, or thinning hair that affects your confidence, PRP therapy offers a regenerative solution without synthetic drugs or invasive surgery. Ready to activate your body's healing potential? Schedule your PRP consultation at Integra Health today.
What is PRP?
PRP therapy begins with a simple blood draw, similar to routine lab work. We place your blood in a specialized centrifuge that separates and concentrates the platelets, creating a plasma solution with 5 to 10 times the normal platelet concentration. These platelets contain powerful growth factors that signal your body to begin repair processes.
Traditional medicine often relies on covering up symptoms. Anti-inflammatory drugs reduce pain temporarily but do nothing to heal damaged tissue. Cortisone shots provide relief but can actually weaken tendons and ligaments over time. Surgery carries significant risks and lengthy recovery periods.
PRP takes a different approach. By delivering concentrated growth factors directly to injured or damaged areas, we trigger your body's natural healing cascade. New blood vessels form. Collagen production increases. Damaged tissue regenerates. The treatment uses your own biology, which means no risk of rejection or allergic reaction. Most patients experience improvements within weeks, with continued enhancement over several months as tissue remodeling occurs.
Advantages of PRP Treatments
The treatment offers multiple benefits that make it an attractive option for patients seeking alternatives to surgery or long-term medication use.
Local Access & Neighborhoods Served
Integra Health proudly serves patients across the Mount Pleasant area and greater Westchester County.
Straight Answers on What PRP Costs
Cost is the question PRP patients ask most, yet few clinics address it directly. We will not quote a dollar figure on a web page, because an honest number depends on an exam, but we can show you exactly what moves the total. Regenerative care at Integra Health is directed by Dr. Noble Thomas, DC, MSACN, and every patient receives a complete written cost breakdown at the consultation, before any treatment is scheduled.
Because most plans treat PRP as elective, we pair every consultation with a complimentary benefits check and flexible payment options. You approve the full numbers first, and there are no surprise line items afterward. That transparency is one reason our 5.0-star rated clinic has earned 238+ five-star Google reviews.
PRP vs. Cortisone: Two Very Different Tools
Most patients weighing PRP have been offered cortisone somewhere along the way. Both have a legitimate place, and they solve different problems. Cortisone calms an angry joint quickly, while PRP asks your own biology to rebuild it. Here is the side-by-side.
| PRP therapy | Cortisone injection | |
|---|---|---|
| What is injected | Concentrated platelets and growth factors separated from your own blood. | A synthetic corticosteroid, a laboratory-made anti-inflammatory drug. |
| What it tries to do | Signal damaged tissue to rebuild itself. | Quiet inflammation and pain signals. |
| How fast relief arrives | Gradually, often within 3 to 4 weeks, with gains continuing for months. | Often within days. |
| How long it tends to last | Improvements can persist as new tissue matures, though results vary by condition. | Typically temporary. Pain frequently returns once the medication wears off. |
| Effect on tissue over time | Aims to strengthen and repair the treated area. | Repeated injections may gradually weaken tendon and cartilage tissue. |
| Repeatability | Can be repeated as part of a planned series. | Most providers limit how many shots a single joint receives per year. |
PRP Treatment FAQs for Hawthorne Patients
Is the procedure painful?+
You may feel a mild amount of pressure or discomfort during the injection, similar to a standard shot. We use local anesthesia to numb the skin and make the process as comfortable as possible. Most patients tolerate it very well.
How many injections will I need?+
This depends on the severity of the injury. While some patients experience significant relief after just one injection, most conditions respond best to a series of 2 to 3 injections spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart to maximize tissue regeneration.
Will my insurance cover PRP?+
Currently, most insurance plans classify PRP as an elective or investigational procedure and do not cover it. However, we can perform a complimentary benefits check in our Hawthorne office to see if any aspect of the consultation or imaging is covered, and we offer flexible payment options.
How long is the recovery time?+
Unlike surgery, there is minimal downtime. We typically recommend resting the area for a few days after the injection, followed by a gradual return to activity. You can usually return to work or light daily tasks immediately.
Can I drive myself home after the treatment?+
Yes. Since we do not use general sedation, you are fully awake and alert during the procedure. Unless the injection is in your right foot or ankle (which might make braking difficult), you can typically drive yourself home.
How soon will I see results?+
PRP is not a "quick fix" like a numbing agent; it is a biological building process. Most patients begin to notice a reduction in pain and improved function within 3 to 4 weeks after the injection, with continued improvement for up to 6 months as the tissue matures.
