Introduction: What is Patellar Tendinopathy, Jumper’s Knee? Jumper’s knee, also known as patellar tendinopathy, is a chronic overuse injury affecting the patellar tendon, which joins the the knee cap (patella) to the shin bone (tibia). This condition is prevalent among athletes involved in sports that require repetitive jumping and explosive movements, such as volleyball and basketball.1–3…
PRP for Lichen Sclerosus: New hope for a difficult condition? What is Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (LS)? Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by ivory-white patches. It is also known as lichen sclerosus et atrophicus because the skin also tends to become very thin or atrophic.1 It’s often inflammed, itchy, and fragile, bleeding easily….
PRP Vampire Facial Vancouver – Microneedling with PRP Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment What is the Vampire Facial Vancouver, Microneedling with Platelet-Rich Plasma? For over 5 years now, the PRP Vampire Facial has been our most popular procedure. Patients are extremely happy with the powerful rejuventating effects of this procedure which uses natural growth factors from…
PRP P-Shot Vancouver: What’s the best type of PRP therapy for sexual health and penile enhancement? (Priapus Shot®) Key Points if considering the P-Shot How does the P-Shot work? Erectile dysfunction, is a very common problem, affecting millions of men. Up to 52% of men between 40-70 years have some degree of ED1. The P-Shot®…
PRP Knee Injection Vancouver Platelet Rich Plasma PRP Knee Injection Vancouver We offer ultrasound-guided PRP joint injections. We can also inject muscles, ligaments and tendons. PRP is a minimally invasive, non-surgical option that can alleviate pain, improve mobility and reduce inflammation resulting from injuries or chronic conditions. More and more patients are choosing PRP joint…
PRP for Hair Restoration Vancouver If you’re concerned about hair thinning (alopecia), you’re not alone. In fact, 40% of men will experience some form of hair loss by the time they reach 40 years of age. Although there are many causes of hair loss, the most common genetic type is androgenetic alopecia, which occurs in…
What are PRP (Platelet rich plasma) injections under eyes? This is a rejuvenation treatment using under-eye injections of PRP. The PRP is created from a small amount of blood using a centrifuge to separate platelets from red blood cells. Concentrated platelets are then injected into the skin, microneedled, or both to help with various under-eye…
PRP O-Shot (Orchid shot with Platelet Rich Plasma for Urinary Incontinence and Sexual Health) Vancouver BC New: The O-Shot can help with Lichen Sclerosus (link) How does the O-Shot (Orchid Shot™) work? Does the O-Shot® Really Work? Overall it is quite effective, but it’s better at treating some conditions than others. For example, it tends…