AP-PRP (Activated Purified Platelet-Rich Plasma) and Prolotherapy at PYONG Rehabilitation

The innovation of purified platelets at PYONG Rehabilitation raises the standard of treatment for the most effective result in repairing tissue

Superdose Growth Factor (Superdose Activate Purified Platelet-Rich Plasma)

Superdose Growth Factor in the form of Superdose 10 Billion Cells is an innovation in biological therapy using the extraction of platelets and repair cells from the patient's own blood until a concentration as high as 10,000 million cells is obtained. It is not a medicine but a natural component rich in concentrated Growth Factors, and so it is highly safe with no risk of allergy. It aims at the greatest effectiveness in sending the signal that stimulates the process of restoring and repairing the damaged structure of the tissue so that it becomes whole again, instead of emphasising only the smoothness of the knee joint, and it also helps reduce the chronic inflammation that is the root cause of the pain precisely.

The benefits of Superdose Growth Factor

• Reducing chronic pain and swelling
• Stimulating the formation of collagen and new cells
• Hastening the recovery of damaged tissue, tendons, and joints

Why is Superdose Growth Factor at PYONG different?

1. Purified: what matters in Superdose Growth Factor is its purity. We use a special technique, with particular distillation equipment and a centrifuge of specific high speed, separating out the red and white blood cells that are what cause inflammation and soreness, leaving only concentrated platelets of a clear golden yellow, which helps reduce bruising after treatment better than ordinary PRP, which has red mixed in
2. Activated (ready to work immediately): it goes through a process of stimulation with light of a specific frequency for 15 minutes, to wake the platelets into releasing Growth Factors as soon as they enter the body, without waiting for the body to stimulate them itself, so that the result in repair is seen more quickly
3. High Concentration: we take blood in a quantity of 20-30 ml per 1 point of treatment, to spin out platelets 8-10 times more concentrated than normal, which is the level at which a therapeutic result (Therapeutic Level) can genuinely be expected in restoring tendons and joints
4. Ultrasound-Guided Precision (100% precise): at PYONG we do not use the ordinary method of injection, but use an Ultrasound device for guidance, to scan for the point of pathology and guide the tip of the needle in real time, so that we can be sure the Superdose Growth Factor is injected directly into the point that is most injured, increasing the effectiveness of the treatment and reducing the risk to the neighbouring tissue
5. Performed by Specialist: every procedure is supervised by a rehabilitation physician with high expertise in the use of the needle and ultrasound scanning, to a standard of safety and precision of international level

What is Prolotherapy?

Prolotherapy is the injection of a concentrated solution, such as a dextrose solution (glucose), into the injured area in order to stimulate the body into a process of slight inflammation, which then stimulates the natural repair of the tissue. This method suits the treatment of chronic pain and degenerated joints.

The benefits of Prolotherapy

• Increasing the stability of the joint and reducing its degeneration
• Stimulating the growth of new tissue and reinforcing the strength of the tendons
• Helping treat chronic injury, such as a loose knee joint or other loose joints

The difference between Superdose Growth Factor and Prolotherapy

The mechanism of working

• Superdose Growth Factor (purified concentrated platelets): uses Growth Factors from the platelets to hasten the recovery of the tissue directly
• Prolotherapy (injection of a concentrated solution): stimulates controlled inflammation in order to signal the body to repair itself

The substance used

• Superdose Growth Factor (purified concentrated platelets): the patient's own blood (spun to separate the purest part)
• Prolotherapy (injection of a concentrated solution): a dextrose solution (concentrated glucose)

Suited to

• Superdose Growth Factor (purified concentrated platelets): inflammation or degeneration of the muscles, the joints, and the tendons
• Prolotherapy (injection of a concentrated solution): inflammation or degeneration of the muscles, the joints, and the tendons

Advantages (Pros)

• Superdose Growth Factor (purified concentrated platelets): very highly safe, with almost no risk of allergy, because it comes from the body itself
• Prolotherapy (injection of a concentrated solution): safe, with no dangerous chemical residue, and usually with a more affordable cost

Points to consider (Cons)

• Superdose Growth Factor (purified concentrated platelets): the cost is higher, and it has to be carried out by a specialist physician
• Prolotherapy (injection of a concentrated solution): there may be slight soreness in the first period after treatment

The steps of treatment and what to expect

• Preparation: avoid anti-inflammatory painkillers (such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen) and follow the doctor's particular advice strictly
• The procedure: the specialist physician will inject the Superdose Growth Factor or the Prolotherapy into the injured area
• Care after treatment: rest appropriately, avoid activities needing heavy force, and come for follow-up examination as the doctor arranges

The symptoms after treatment and the side effects that may arise

• You may have slight pain, swelling, redness, or bruising around the area injected
• These symptoms usually go away by themselves within a few days
• You should avoid using the area treated too heavily in the first period

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Superdose Growth Factor and Prolotherapy

• Does it hurt during the treatment? You may feel slight pain during the injection, but at a level that can be borne, and a local anaesthetic is used before every injection
• How many treatments before a result is seen? It depends on the severity of the symptoms and the response of the body; the doctor will assess it for the individual after the first treatment is finished
• Are there contraindications or points to be careful of in the treatment? You should avoid the treatment if you have an abnormality of blood clotting, or a history of allergy to some of the components used in the treatment