You’ve likely seen the ads on television touting the game-changing benefits of acoustic wave therapy, also called Shockwave. These mini-infomercials promise an improvement in performance after the first visit, with a complete reversal of erectile dysfunction soon after.

That, says Dr. Laurel Matthews, of Dr. Laurel’s PRP Bar, isn’t exactly how it works.

Dr. Laurel was one of the first to introduce Shockwave therapy to Northeast Ohio. The difference between what she offers and the places spending thousands to promote on TV is that not only is her pricing dramatically lower, she’s also a realist and makes sure before the treatment begins that it will work.

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“Shockwave uses soundwaves to create a micro-trauma in the treatment area that prompts your body to turn on its PRP (platelet rich plasma) mechanism. What happens is the PRP goes to the penis where it begins to create new nerve endings and blood vessels. These changes can also result in an increase in size,” she explains. “But new blood vessels and nerve endings require two to three months to grow, so the idea of someone walking out of treatment with a change in function is highly unlikely.”

Schedule a complimentary consultation by calling 216-245-6682. The Cleveland area office is at 3439 W. Brainard Rd., Suite 107, in Beachwood. Hours are by appointment.