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    Photothermal Biomodulated Platelet-Rich Plasma Improves Preservation of Hair Grafts and Extends Their Viability

    May 2025 in “ Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open ”
    Pablo Naranjo García, Hernán Pinto
    Studysummary In this proof-of-concept study, researchers found that hair grafts preserved in preconditioned autologous platelet-rich plasma with photothermal biostimulation and phosphate-buffered saline remained viable for eight hours before transplantation, outperforming saline solution and Ringer's lactate by two hours.
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