A Commentary on the Need for Minimum Information for Studies Evaluating Biologics in Plastic Surgery

    April 2026 in “ Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery ”
    Tobias Whitford, Catherine Toal, Rachelle J. Lodescar
    Studysummary This article reviews the use of biologics like platelet-rich plasma and mesenchymal stem cells in plastic surgery but highlights a lack of standardization in reporting platelet concentrations, which limits the systematic evaluation of their efficacy and application.
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