13 citations
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June 2020 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study found that preserving hair grafts in platelet-rich plasma before implantation significantly improved hair density, graft uptake, and hair thickness compared to saline preservation in hair transplantation patients.
6 citations
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January 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses various holding solutions for hair transplant grafts and reports no new research findings; the authors emphasize the need for comparative studies.
September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract provides author information and location affiliations for a study conducted in Bangkok, Thailand, but it does not include reported results or study details.
May 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Plasma as a graft holding solution improves hair transplant results by increasing graft survival and promoting hair growth.
6 citations
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March 2019 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found that storing hair follicle grafts in chilled ATPv-supplemented saline was most effective for preserving trichogenic gene expression, compared to other storage solutions and temperatures.