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| Microfat | PRP | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 | Healing Power | Contains regenerative stem cells that actively promote healing and tissue repair. | Does not contain regenerative stem cells. |
| Healing Power | Reduces inflammation. Manages symptoms. | Reduces inflammation. Manages symptoms. |
| Symptom Relief | Long-lasting relief and cushioning for joints. | Temporary relief but no structural repair or cushioning. |
| Duration of Results | Up to 2 years or longer. | 6-12 months, may require repeat treatments. |
| Invasiveness | Minimally invasive. Onetime procedure. | Less invasive. Often requires more visits. |
| Fat Removal | A small amount of fat is removed, usually from belly or buttocks. | None. |
 | Time Commitment | Single visit requiring about an hour. | 3-6 visits, 4-6 hours total, multiple blood draws. |
 | Cost | Patient pays for a one- time procedure. | Patient pays less per procedure but can require multiple procedures. |
 | Contraindications | May not be indicated for extremely thin people. Can be used in most situations where PRP cannot. (Please review with your doctor). | Cannot be used: -with anticoagulant meds. -by cigarette smokers. -by those with low platelet or HGB counts. -by those with history of liver disease, others. (Please review with your doctor). |
 | Convenience | -One-time treatment. -Longer relief. -Fewer appointments. | -Generally multiple visits. -Shorter relief. -More appointments. |
 | Best For… | Patients seeking long-lasting, regenerative repair. | Patients managing mild symptoms or seeking short-term relief. |
| Microfat | PRP | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Power | Contains regenerative stem cells that actively promote healing and tissue repair. | Does not contain regenerative stem cells. |
| Healing Power | Reduces inflammation. Manages symptoms. | Reduces inflammation. Manages symptoms. |
| Symptom Relief | Long-lasting relief and cushioning for joints. | Temporary relief but no structural repair or cushioning. |
| Duration of Results | Up to 2 years or longer. | 6-12 months, may require repeat treatments. |
| Invasiveness | Minimally invasive. Onetime procedure. | Less invasive. Often requires more visits. |
| Fat Removal | A small amount of fat is removed, usually from belly or buttocks. | None. |
| Time Commitment | Single visit requiring about an hour. | 3-6 visits, 4-6 hours total, multiple blood draws. |
| Cost | Patient pays for a one- time procedure. | Patient pays less per procedure but can require multiple procedures. |
| Contraindications | May not be indicated for extremely thin people. Can be used in most situations where PRP cannot. (Please review with your doctor). | Cannot be used: -with anticoagulant meds. -by cigarette smokers. -by those with low platelet or HGB counts. -by those with history of liver disease, others. (Please review with your doctor). |
| Convenience | -One-time treatment. -Longer relief. -Fewer appointments. | -Generally multiple visits. -Shorter relief. -More appointments. |
| Best For… | Patients seeking long-lasting, regenerative repair. | Patients managing mild symptoms or seeking short-term relief. |
What about PRP?
Your doctor may offer you a choice among orthobiologic treatments such as microfat or Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). PRP is often priced lower but requires more treatments, so that microfat actually costs less. Here are some other points to consider when considering microfat or PRP:
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| Microfat | PRP | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Power | Contains regenerative stem cells that actively promote healing and tissue repair. | Does not contain regenerative stem cells. |
| Healing Power | Reduces inflammation. Manages symptoms. | Reduces inflammation. Manages symptoms. |
| Symptom Relief | Long-lasting relief and cushioning for joints. | Temporary relief but no structural repair or cushioning. |
| Duration of Results | Up to 2 years or longer. | 6-12 months, may require repeat treatments. |
| Invasiveness | Minimally invasive. Onetime procedure. | Less invasive. Often requires more visits. |
| Fat Removal | A small amount of fat is removed, usually from belly or buttocks. | None. |
| Time Commitment | Single visit requiring about an hour. | 3-6 visits, 4-6 hours total, multiple blood draws. |
| Cost | Patient pays for a one- time procedure. | Patient pays less per procedure but can require multiple procedures. |
| Contraindications | May not be indicated for extremely thin people. Can be used in most situations where PRP cannot. (Please review with your doctor). | Cannot be used: -with anticoagulant meds. -by cigarette smokers. -by those with low platelet or HGB counts. -by those with history of liver disease, others. (Please review with your doctor). |
| Convenience | -One-time treatment. -Longer relief. -Fewer appointments. | -Generally multiple procedures. -Shorter relief. -More appointments. |
| Best For… | Patients seeking long-lasting, regenerative repair. | Patients managing mild symptoms or seeking short-term relief. |
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| Microfat | PRP | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Power | Contains regenerative stem cells that actively promote healing and tissue repair. | Does not contain regenerative stem cells. |
| Healing Power | Reduces inflammation. Manages symptoms. | Reduces inflammation. Manages symptoms. |
| Symptom Relief | Long-lasting relief and cushioning for joints. | Temporary relief but no structural repair or cushioning. |
| Duration of Results | Up to 2 years or longer. | 6-12 months, may require repeat treatments. |
| Invasiveness | Minimally invasive. Onetime procedure. | Less invasive. Often requires more visits. |
| Fat Removal | A small amount of fat is removed, usually from belly or buttocks. | None. |
| Time Commitment | Single visit requiring about an hour. | 3-6 visits, 4-6 hours total, multiple blood draws. |
| Cost | Patient pays for a one- time procedure. | Patient pays less per procedure but can require multiple procedures. |
| Contraindications | May not be indicated for extremely thin people. Can be used in most situations where PRP cannot. (Please review with your doctor). | Cannot be used: -with anticoagulant meds. -by cigarette smokers. -by those with low platelet or HGB counts. -by those with history of liver disease, others. (Please review with your doctor). |
| Convenience | -One-time treatment. -Longer relief. -Fewer appointments. | -Generally multiple procedures. -Shorter relief. -More appointments. |
| Best For… | Patients seeking long-lasting, regenerative repair. | Patients managing mild symptoms or seeking short-term relief. |
To Advanced Arthritis Sufferers
If you are a Stage 3 or 4 osteoarthritis sufferer, and you are trying to avoid or delay surgery, you must consider that PRP, even at high doses, provides only limited, short-term relief, while the disease continues to progress. Spending money on PRP for people at this stage has limited value, and in fact can lead to frustration. Patients with Stage 3 or 4 OA are particularly good microfat candidates.
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