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May 2019 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” In this controlled study on hair transplantation, using autologous plasma as a graft holding solution resulted in better hair follicle cell survival, hair count, and density compared to Ringer's lactate, suggesting plasma's potential to enhance hair graft outcomes.
April 2023 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found that using histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solution with adenosine triphosphate and deferoxamine for hair graft preservation significantly reduced postsurgical shedding compared to Ringer solution, enhancing patient satisfaction.
May 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” 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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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that preserving hair follicles at 4℃ using Ringer's solution during FUE Megasession hair transplantation surgery significantly improves cell survival rates and supports optimal hair growth, demonstrating clinical feasibility for longer procedures.
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March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that Williams' Medium E and a 37°C storage temperature significantly enhanced hair growth in organ cultures compared to Ringer's lactate solution and 4°C, while PRP's impact on hair graft preservation was not significant.