Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Platelet-rich plasma consists of two elements: plasma, or the liquid portion of blood, and platelets, a type of blood cell that plays an important role in healing throughout the body. Platelets are well-known for their clotting abilities, but they also contain growth factors that can trigger cell reproduction and stimulate tissue regeneration or healing in the treated area. Platelet-rich plasma is simply blood that contains more platelets than normal.
To create platelet-rich plasma, clinicians take a blood sample from the patient and place it into a device called a centrifuge that rapidly spins the sample, separating out the other components of the blood from the platelets and concentrating them within the plasma.
Vacuum Erection Devices (VED) for PRP
PRP treatment is most effective when paired with the use of a vacuum erection device.
Dr. Kaplan's vacuum erection device works jointly with PRP therapy to rebuild and promote new growth of blood vessels and erectile tissue.
This is done in 2 ways:
- Penis pumping is a fundamental step in erectile restoration as it brings oxygenated blood-flow and vital nutrients to repair and heal the erectile tissue and blood vessels targeted by shockwave therapy.
- Vacuum Erection Devices also expand the penis and result in small microtears in the tissue, activating the angiogenesis process.
