What is the difference between stem cell therapy and PRP?

PRP starts with a blood draw and concentrates the platelets and growth factors that orchestrate healing. Stem cell therapy starts with a small sample of bone marrow or fat tissue and concentrates the cells themselves, along with the signaling proteins they carry.

Both are delivered with a guided injection into the area being treated, after a thorough consultation and review of your imaging. Both are outpatient procedures that take about an hour.

There is no universal winner. PRP is one of the most studied regenerative treatments and is often a good starting point for patients new to regenerative medicine. Stem cell therapy is typically discussed for more significant joint or tissue damage. Your provider explains how we think about that trade-off for your specific situation.

Neither treatment is a guarantee, and neither is FDA-approved for most conditions. What matters is a careful evaluation and an honest recommendation, which is exactly how every conversation at Aloha Stem Cell begins.