Acoustic Shockwave Therapy in Palo Alto – Accelerate Healing & Pain Relief
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There are many reasons men struggle with ED. One of the main reasons is the low flow of blood to the penis. Blood flow is what makes the penis erect in response to sexual stimulation. When blood flow has interruptions, men experience weak erections that lose their rigidity too quickly. Acoustic wave therapy (also called shock wave therapy) fights against this lack of blood flow. This process uses non-invasive, low-intensity acoustic waves to cause neovascularization directly inside a penis. Neovascularization is the formation of new blood vessels. These new blood vessels improve blood flow, encouraging stronger and longer erections.
What is Acoustic Wave Therapy?
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After researchers discovered that large concentrations of platelets in plasma cells can boost hair development by prolonging the growing phase of the hair cycle, dermatologists began utilizing PRP.
Doctors inject plasma into the scalp to reverse hair loss. Injections are usually given monthly for three months, then stretched out across three or four months for up to two years. Your injection schedule will be determined by your genetics, hair loss pattern and severity, age, and hormones.
Promising Results
Recent studies support PRP therapy's efficacy. Researchers in India looked at males with male-pattern baldness who took both approved drugs but noticed no difference in their hair growth in a 2014 study. They experienced about 30% greater growth in thinning areas after four PRP treatments. Male patients had more hair and density in regions where doctors employed PRP therapy, according to a 2017 study out of Italy. It takes about three months to notice a difference. After that period, the majority of male and female patients regrow 30 percent to 40% of their lost hair.
Frequently Asked Questions
At this time, the therapy is not covered by insurance. Patients are welcome to submit their own claim to the insurance company for possible coverage.
There is no pain associated with acoustic wave therapy. The patient may feel some discomfort depending on the tissue pathology and or trauma to the affected area.
Cost is determined by the physician depending on the severity of the SHIM score and individual cases. The average cost of therapy is $5,000 dollars.
The average course of treatment takes 8-10 weeks. Each therapy session takes approximately 20 minutes.
Patients have reported results lasting for 2-3 years. However, by addressing the underlying problems, it may last much longer.
The treatment is performed twice a week for 8 -10 weeks. The treatment can be done once a week, but will increase the time to wellness and is not recommended.
While no results are guaranteed, as with any medical procedure. The success rate is about 80%.
No, they do not. During the initial consultation, Dr. Leveen will go over and recommend medications which will help improve and maximize patient outcome.
No, all patient care is highly confidential and will not be discussed with your primary care unless there is a conflict with therapy.
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