124 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses different processing methods for isolating human AD-SVFs/AD-MSCs using various kits and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for standardized preparation techniques.
January 2026 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research” In this study, testosterone-induced alopecia in male rats led to significant thinning and follicular degeneration, but treatment with adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction cells markedly improved these histological changes, suggesting a potential role in hair follicle regeneration.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reports that a single injection of stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells into the scalp of patients with androgenetic alopecia significantly increased hair density and thickness within 3 to 6 months, with no observed side effects.
45 citations
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May 2018 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, patients receiving adipose-derived stromal vascular cell transplantation for alopecia areata experienced significant hair regeneration, increased growth, and improved hair quality after 3 and 6 months, indicating potential efficacy of this stem cell-based therapy for hair loss.
This review of SVF treatment for androgenetic alopecia found a significant increase in hair density across studies with no serious adverse events, but calls for standardized protocols and further research.
316 citations
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June 2017 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review covers the potential of SVF and ADSC therapies in regenerative medicine and highlights the challenges of regulation and efficacy, without reporting new clinical results.
13 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the potential effectiveness of cell therapy for hair loss, highlighting promising early findings but emphasizing that more research is needed to explore specific therapies like autologous fat grafting and mesenchymal stem cells.
11 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This study reviewed the prospects and challenges of using stem cells from adipose tissue in regenerative medicine for facial rejuvenation, emphasizing the need for further research to ensure patient safety before these methods can become routine in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses autologous fat grafting in various medical procedures, emphasizing the differing effects of stromal vascular fraction and expanded adipose-derived stem cells on fat retention, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study reviewing recent literature, researchers found limited high-quality evidence supporting the use of adipose-derived stem cells for androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata, suggesting a need for further randomized controlled trials to better assess their efficacy.
60 citations
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June 2019 in “Ageing Research Reviews” This review discusses the potential of adipose-derived tissue components like nanofat and stem cells for aesthetic rejuvenation, covering their use in hair growth, scar reduction, and more, without reporting new clinical results.
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Stem cell treatment improved hair density in female hair loss patient.
July 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this patient series, researchers observed that subcutaneous scalp injections of adipose tissue enriched with stem cells showed potential as a safe and promising treatment for early genetic hair loss in men and women, based on photographic and quantitative assessments.
August 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” PRP can boost hair growth and thickness, especially in early stages of hair loss, but its effectiveness varies and there's no set method or treatment frequency. Stem cells also show promise for increasing hair density.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review discusses various mechanical isolation procedures for tissue-like stromal vascular fraction, such as the nanofat procedure, and highlights the need for controlled trials to assess their regenerative effectiveness.
The systematic review reported promising outcomes for stem cell-enriched treatments in aesthetic medicine, such as improved skin rejuvenation, hair restoration, and scar revision. However, challenges like protocol variability and regulatory issues must be addressed to ensure effective and safe clinical applications.
February 2021 in “International journal of regenerative medicine” In this study, emulsifying microfragmented adipose tissue increased the number of stromal vascular fraction cells available for regenerative treatments, suggesting the method's potential use in medical facilities.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This review explores the use of stem cell-based therapies for hair regeneration, highlighting the potential benefits of stem cell-derived conditioned medium, but stresses the need for more rigorous clinical trials to substantiate its efficacy.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “Stem Cells International” In this study using a mouse model, ECM/SVF-CM, derived from adipose-derived stem cells, was observed to stimulate hair growth more effectively than SVF-CM by promoting cell proliferation, neovascularization, and anagen induction, which may support its potential as an improved treatment for hair loss.
October 2025 in “Cell Transplantation” This review discusses recent advancements in hair loss treatments, including stem cell and hair follicle cell therapies, growth factors, extracellular vesicles, gene therapy, and tissue engineering, highlighting their potential in improving hair regeneration and follicle health.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” This chapter reviews the clinical evidence of adding platelet-rich plasma to lipofilling for tissue regeneration, with suggestions of benefits in skin rejuvenation and wound healing, but lacks well-designed trials.
November 2025 in “IECCMEXICO” This review found that adipose-derived stem cells and stromal vascular fraction have robust clinical benefits in aesthetic surgery, particularly in facial rejuvenation, scar treatment, and volumetric restoration, with favorable safety profiles.
1 citations
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May 2018 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This article describes the 2017 ISPRES World Congress in Dubai, highlighting its focus on fat grafting and regenerative surgery, and reports no new research results; future collaboration with ASPS is anticipated.
This study proposes a new treatment protocol combining autologous regenerative therapy with mesotherapy and photobiostimulation for androgenetic alopecia, leveraging adipose-derived stem cells to stimulate hair follicle regeneration.
Nanofat injection is safe and effective for improving skin texture and patient satisfaction.
This research explores the integration of autologous regenerative therapy using adipose-derived stem cells and stromal vascular fraction in hair restoration surgery, aiming to improve follicular viability and enhance the environment around hair follicles, potentially offering benefits over traditional treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
This review discusses the effectiveness of adipose-derived stem cells in treating alopecia, reporting on various clinical studies but presenting no new clinical results.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Biology Direct” This review discusses the evolution of adipose tissue research in regenerative medicine, from tissue transfer to cell-free bioengineering applications, highlighting its therapeutic potential, current limitations, and future directions.
16 citations
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October 2021 in “Techniques in Coloproctology” This study found that using autologous adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction enriched with platelet-rich plasma may improve healing rates in patients undergoing flap repair for transsphincteric cryptoglandular fistulas.
January 2015 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” This dissertation investigated barriers to clinical translation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell-based vascular grafts, highlighting issues with thrombosis in diabetic patients and proposing alternative cell sources to improve applicability.