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(PRP) Platelet-Rich- Plasma Therapy

Southern Tier Podiatry

Marilyn Boyuka, DPM

Podiatrist located in Vestal, NY

PRP Therapy: Harness Your Body’s Natural Healing Power

Stop Living with Chronic Foot or Ankle Pain. Relieve Pain. Restore Function. Return to Life.

If you’ve been suffering with chronic plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, or arthritic foot pain, you know the frustration of treatments that only provide temporary relief. PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy offers a proven alternative - using your own body’s healing mechanisms to repair damaged tissue and provide lasting results.

Harness Your Body’s Natural Healing Power with Proven PRP Therapy

(PRP) Platelet-Rich- Plasma Therapy Q&A

How Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Works

We concentrate the powerful growth factors from your own blood and injection them precisely into injured tissue. This triggers your body’s natural healing response, accelerating tissue repair, reducing inflammation, and eliminating pain at the source - not just masking symptoms.

Precision treatment: Ultrasound-guided injections ensure accurate delivery to damaged tissue.

Quick Recovery: Minimal downtime - most patients resume activities within days

Natural Healing: 100% your own blood -no foreign substances or medications

What to expect:  Your consultation includes a comprehensive evaluation to determine if PRP is right for you. The treatment itself takes approximately 45 minutes in our comfortable office setting. Most patients notice significant improvement within 4-6 weeks as new, healthy tissue develops.

Ideal for patients who: Have tried conservative treatments without success, want to avoid surgery, prefer natural healing methods, or need to return to activities quickly.

Invest in your Health PRP therapy is an elective procedure and is not covered by insurance. We provide transparent pricing during your consultation and offer flexible payment options to make your treatment accessible. 

Your investment includes:

  •  Comprehensive evaluation (covered by insurance)
  • Treatment procedure (non-covered by insurance)
  • Follow Up care and Personalized Recovery Plan (covered by insurance)

Frequently Asked Questions about Platelet- Rich Plasma Therapy

What should I expect after the injection is given? A PRP injection will typically cause some mild swelling and pain at the treatment location initially. This is because it stimulates a healing process similar to what happens after an injury. Swelling and pain are signs of inflammation, which is the beginning of the healing process. These symptoms may last for a day or two after your treatment.

How long before the PRP treatment begins to show results? The healing benefits of the PRP to the affected tissue still rely on the body's natural healing process to occur. It may take a few weeks to feel pain relief, and may still take several months for the affected tissues to fullt heal. Some people may need more than one PRP treatment to achieve the results they are hoping for.

How long do the effects of a PRP treatment last? The effects of a PRP injection may last for six months to a year or longer, depending on your condition. Typically there is immediate pain relief. During this time, your symptoms should continue to improve for several months. Your condition should improve as time goes on.

How well do PRP injections work? At this time, research is still being done to understand the full effects and why some patients respond very well and others may not, and what composition or density of platelets will provide the best outcomes for various conditions. There is no guarentee of the outcomes for each individual patient. However, if you are experiencing an injury or condition that has been difficult to treat, you may find it worthwhile to try. Focusing the healing power of your own body's platelets can only be a benefit, with minimal risk. Often providers with combine PRP with other adjuct therapies to maximize your healing potential. Dr Boyuka will evaluate and recommend the best approach for your condition.

Invest in Your Wellness & Recovery... Call and schedule your consultation today!