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Is it okay to get prp injection, any side effects? thank you

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

No major side effect: Platelet rich plasma itself is a safe procedure and aside from local pain at the site of injection has no associated significant side effect. Keep in mind that all injections have associated inherent risk as they can cause anatomical damage.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/1/2016

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Dr. Daniel Lebowitz answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

It's great: No side effects. It's from your own blood.

Dr Anyanwu and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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