Tag: aesthetic medicine

Combined autologous platelet-rich plasma with microneedling versus microneedling with distilled water in the treatment of atrophic acne scars: a concurrent split-face study

This 2016 split-face clinical trial evaluated the efficacy of combining autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with microneedling versus microneedling with distilled water in treating atrophic acne scars. Fifty patients aged 17–32 underwent three monthly sessions, with PRP applied to one side of the face and distilled water to the other. The

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Platelet Preparations for Use in Facial Rejuvenation and Wound Healing: A Critical Review of Current Literature

This 2024 critical review evaluates the efficacy of platelet-based therapies—such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM)—in facial rejuvenation and wound healing. The authors analyze various studies, highlighting the potential benefits of these treatments in promoting tissue regeneration and aesthetic improvement. However, they also emphasize the need for

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