PRP Injections in Tamarac | Platelet-Rich Plasma at Rebuild Regen

Tamarac patients travel east to Rebuild Regen Medical Clinic, 3320 N Federal Hwy #101 in Lighthouse Point, for platelet-rich plasma injections performed by Elizabeth Celestin, APRN-BC.

Tamarac has a substantial retirement and 55-plus community population, and the PRP conversation here is dominated by osteoarthritis — particularly knees — in patients who have been told their options are cortisone now and replacement later. PRP occupies the space between those two, and the honest framing matters: it is a biologic intervention with a real mechanism and real limits, and it is not a substitute for a joint replacement in an end-stage joint.

Why PRP Suits This Patient Profile

PRP is autologous — the material is concentrated from the patient's own blood in a single visit. Because there is no donor material involved, there is no risk of rejection, allergic reaction to foreign cells, or donor-derived pathogen transmission. For an older Tamarac patient managing multiple conditions and medications, that safety profile is often the deciding factor.

What PRP Is Used For

Knee osteoarthritis, grades 1 to 3. The most common indication in this community. Response is best in earlier-grade disease where cartilage remains.

Chronic tendinopathy. Rotator cuff, gluteal, and Achilles presentations where blood supply is poor and conservative care has stalled.

Osteoarthritis in other joints, including hip and shoulder, assessed individually.

Where PRP Is Not Appropriate

Bone-on-bone, end-stage arthritis with significant deformity is unlikely to respond meaningfully, and saying so is part of the consultation. Patients on anticoagulants, or with active infection or certain blood disorders, require review before candidacy is confirmed. Where a more robust signal is warranted, DayZero stem cell therapy or exosome therapy is the escalation discussed.

Getting Here From Tamarac

Commercial Boulevard or McNab Road east to Federal Highway (US-1), then north to 3320 N Federal Hwy. Roughly 25 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PRP covered by insurance?

PRP is generally considered investigational by insurers and is typically not covered. See insurance and regenerative medicine.

How many treatments will I need?

It varies by indication and severity, and is set after assessment. See how many PRP treatments are typical.

How long until I know whether it worked?

PRP initiates a biological repair cascade rather than delivering immediate relief. See how long PRP takes to work.

Tamarac patients also come for neuropathy treatment. See all services for Tamarac.

Start With Labs, Not a Sales Pitch

Every protocol at Rebuild Regen begins with diagnostic work and a physician-supervised review — never a package sold before a diagnosis. Call (954) 953-4208 or request a consultation.