Platelet-Rich Plasma: Principles and Applications in Plastic Surgery

August 2019 in “ Seminars in Plastic Surgery ”

Amjed Abu‐Ghname, Aurelia Trisliana Perdanasari, Matthew J. Davis, Edward M. Reece

platelet-rich plasma PRP hair restoration skin rejuvenation microneedling fractional laser androgenetic alopecia alopecia areata growth factors neoangiogenesis granulation tissue formation hair regrowth skin treatment laser treatment male pattern baldness spot baldness

From the encyclopedia

Platelet-Rich Plasma →

growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

Microneedling →

technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

Alopecia Areata →

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

Studysummary This review explains the biology and preparation of platelet-rich plasma and discusses its clinical applications in plastic surgery, but reports no new findings.

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research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Hair Loss

12 citations , January 2021 in “Springer eBooks”

research Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Aesthetic Surgeon

27 citations , July 2017 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

This review examines the growing evidence for using platelet-rich plasma in aesthetic procedures such as hair restoration and skin rejuvenation but reports no new clinical results.

research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: Does It Work? Evidence from Meta-Analysis

64 citations , March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This meta-analysis suggests that local injection of platelet-rich plasma for androgenic alopecia is associated with an increased number of hairs and some increase in hair thickness, though larger studies are needed for confirmation.

research Current Evidence for Clinical Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Aesthetic Surgery: A Systematic Review

56 citations , November 2016 in “Aesthetic surgery journal”

This review discusses the varied use and inconsistent reporting of platelet rich plasma in aesthetic surgery, finding that current studies lack consistent methodologies and objective evidence, and reports no new clinical results.

research A Mechanistic Model of Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia

60 citations , September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This article proposes a mechanistic model for how platelet-rich plasma therapy may stimulate hair growth in androgenetic alopecia by promoting vascularization and activating specific signaling pathways, but it reports no new experimental results.

Combined Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma with Microneedling Versus Microneedling with Distilled Water in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars: A Concurrent Split-Face Study

research Combined Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma with Microneedling Versus Microneedling with Distilled Water in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars: A Concurrent Split-Face Study

106 citations , January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma to microneedling improved outcomes for atrophic acne scars more than microneedling alone, according to both quantitative and qualitative assessments.

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active-Controlled, Half-Head Study to Evaluate the Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Alopecia Areata

research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active-Controlled, Half-Head Study to Evaluate the Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Alopecia Areata

205 citations , April 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

In this study, platelet-rich plasma significantly increased hair regrowth and reduced symptoms of alopecia areata compared to triamcinolone acetonide or placebo, with no observed side effects.

research The Role of Platelet Plasma Growth Factors in Male Pattern Baldness Surgery

251 citations , October 2006 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals”

In this study, platelet plasma growth factors from patients' autologous plasma improved follicular unit yield in baldness surgery by 15.1% compared to control areas.