Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Saline Solution as a Preservation Solution for Hair Transplantation

    June 2020 in “ Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open ”
    Rasha Abdelkader, Sahar Ahmed Abdalbary, Ibrahim A. Naguib, Kyrillos Makarem
    Studysummary This study found that preserving hair grafts in platelet-rich plasma before implantation significantly improved hair density, graft uptake, and hair thickness compared to saline preservation in hair transplantation patients.
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