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

    October 2006 in “ Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals ”
    Carlos Oscar Uebel, Jefferson Braga da Silva, D Cantarelli, Pedro Djacir Escobar Martins
    Studysummary 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.
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