Losing your sense of smell can be life-changing but new hope is here. Our latest blog explores Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, a cutting-edge treatment showing promise for restoring smell by helping regenerate damaged nerves.
For many patients, the loss of smell after COVID-19 or a viral illness isn't just a nuisance — it's life-altering. Whether it's the inability to enjoy food, recognize danger signals like smoke or gas, or simply feel “normal” again, anosmia (smell loss) can be deeply frustrating and isolating.
Until recently, treatment options were limited. But a new regenerative approach is offering hope:
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for smell loss.
What Is PRP Therapy?
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy uses a patient’s own blood — specifically the concentrated platelets — to help repair damaged tissues. It’s been used for years in sports medicine, hair restoration, and dermatology.
Now, it's showing promising results in ENT (ear, nose, and throat) care — especially in helping patients recover their sense of smell after post-viral damage.
How It Works for Smell Loss
When a virus like COVID-19 damages the olfactory nerve system, it can disrupt the brain’s ability to detect smells. PRP contains growth factors and healing proteins that can help regenerate those nerve endings when injected in a targeted, guided way.
The procedure is:
- In-office and minimally invasive
- Performed under local anesthesia
- Completed in under 45 minutes
- Done in a series of 3 treatments, spaced about 4–6 weeks apart
What Does the Research Say?
Clinical studies are still emerging, but initial data shows that many patients experience:
- Partial to full return of smell
- Improvements after 2–3 sessions
- Benefits with few risks and little downtime
While it’s not a guaranteed cure, PRP represents one of the first proactive treatments available for long-term anosmia — especially when smell training and other therapies have failed.
What Does It Cost?
PRP for smell loss is a cash-based treatment:
- $2,000 per injection
- 3 total injections recommended (biweekly)
While it’s not covered by insurance at this time, many patients find the investment worthwhile for the chance to recover such a vital sense.
Who’s a Candidate?
PRP may be right for you if:
- You lost your sense of smell after COVID-19, flu, or another virus
- You've had no improvement in over 3 months
- You experience distorted smells (parosmia)
- You’ve been told “there’s nothing else to try”
Let’s Talk
If you’re ready to explore this new option, I’d be happy to speak with you. Schedule a consultation here Or call (954) 438-7171 for more information.
Let’s see if PRP can help bring your senses — and quality of life — back into focus.
