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May 2016 in “Scientific Reports” Combining skin cells with fat-derived stem cells can improve hair growth.
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February 2011 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The new technique for repositioning lower eyelid fat with a midface lift is easier, faster, and has better results with fewer complications.
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