Advanced Healing
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Cumming, GA
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses concentrated growth factors from your own blood to accelerate healing after oral surgery. At Jawline Oral Surgery, Dr. William Shin incorporates PRP alongside PRF therapy to promote faster tissue repair and reduce recovery time for procedures like bone grafting and dental implant placement.
Understanding the Therapy
What Is Platelet-Rich Plasma?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a concentration of platelets derived from your own blood. Platelets contain growth factors that play a critical role in tissue regeneration, wound healing, and bone formation. By concentrating these platelets and applying them directly to a surgical site, PRP enhances and accelerates the body's natural healing processes.
PRP is prepared in our office by drawing a small amount of your blood and processing it in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich layer. This concentrated plasma is then applied to the treatment area during surgery. The process is safe, biocompatible, and uses only your own biological material — eliminating any risk of allergic reaction or disease transmission.
Applications
How PRP Is Used in Oral Surgery
Bone Grafting
PRP is applied to bone graft sites to stimulate new bone formation and improve graft integration with the surrounding jawbone.
Dental Implants
Applied at implant placement sites to promote faster osseointegration — the process by which the implant fuses with bone tissue.
Extraction Sites
PRP placed in extraction sockets supports socket preservation and reduces post-operative discomfort and swelling.
Soft Tissue Healing
Growth factors in PRP accelerate gum tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and support wound closure after surgical procedures.
PRP vs. PRF
How PRP Compares to PRF
Both PRP and PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) are derived from your blood and used to enhance healing. The key difference is in preparation and structure. PRP is a liquid concentrate that can be injected or mixed with graft material, while PRF forms a fibrin membrane that acts as a scaffold for sustained growth factor release.
Dr. Shin often uses both PRP and PRF together depending on the procedure. PRP provides an immediate concentration of growth factors at the surgical site, while PRF provides a slower, sustained release over days to weeks. This combined approach maximizes the biological healing response.
Common Questions
PRP Therapy FAQ
Because PRP is prepared from your own blood, the likelihood of an allergic reaction or disease transmission is reduced. As with any procedure, individual risks vary, and Dr. Shin reviews them with you before treatment.
The blood draw is similar to a routine lab test and may cause a brief pinch. PRP is then applied at the surgical site while the area is anesthetized.
PRP concentrates platelets from your own blood at the surgical site. It may support the body’s natural healing response, but recovery varies based on the procedure, your health, and other individual factors.
PRP preparation may involve an additional fee depending on your procedure. Dr. Shin discusses all costs and options during your consultation so there are no surprises.
Heal Faster with PRP Therapy
Ask Dr. William Shin about PRP therapy at Jawline Oral Surgery in Cumming, GA.