The Princess and the PRP
Regenerative expert, nurse Claudia McGloin looks at the best way to administer PRP: cannula vs. needle
CLAUDIA MCGLOIN
Claudia McGloin is a registered nurse and holds dual registration in both the UK and Ireland. With more than 27 years’ nursing experience, McGloin is the clinical director and nurse practitioner at The New You Clinic in Sligo. She is one of Ireland’s leading platelet-rich plasma experts and has performed thousands of PRP treatments. She has shared her expertise on the international stage and in various publications.
While the science behind PRP is well-established, the method of administration plays a crucial role in both safety and clinical outcomes. Two primary techniques are widely used: needle injection and blunt-tip cannula. Each method has its place in practice, and choosing the appropriate approach requires understanding the indication, anatomy, patient tolerance and injector expertise.