
Platelet-rich plasma has many uses in the healthcare industry, especially in orthopedic surgeries and cosmetic surgeries. Injuries like rotator cuff, tendon injuries, tennis elbow and hamstring among others are healed quickly and effectively with the help of platelet-rich plasma therapy. Besides, a number of sports injuries are also healed by using platelet-rich plasma therapy. Treatment of medical conditions such as erectile dysfunction and facelift surgeries are some of new application areas for platelet-rich plasma therapy. Platelet-rich plasma is a product derived from blood plasma, consisting of enriched platelets, along with several other growth factors, that assist the quick healing of bone and other soft tissues. Due to the several application areas where platelet-rich plasma therapy can be used, it is being adopted widely all across the medical world, especially in cosmetic surgeries. However, the high cost of the medical devices associated with platelet-rich plasma therapy may act as a restraint to the growth of this market.