Lasers, Microneedling, and  Platelet-Rich Plasma for Skin Rejuvenation and Repair.

Lasers, Microneedling, and Platelet-Rich Plasma for Skin Rejuvenation and Repair. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2018 Nov;26(4):455-468 Authors: Badran KW, Nabili V Abstract Skin resurfacing for the purpose of rejuvenation and repair continues to evolve with the development of noninvasive or minimally invasive surgical substitutes. Advances in laser therapy, microneedling, and platelet-rich plasma have reinvigorated research in wound repair and regenerative science. An overall positive clinical response toward the use of platelet-rich plasma as an adjuvant to fractional photothermolysis and percutaneous collagen induction is observed. Its effect on post-treatment adverse symptoms, erythema, edema, crusting, and clinical outcomes in rejuvenation are summarized in this article. The lack of identifiable complications and convenience of treatment provides a positive outlook for future use and investigations. PMID: 30213427 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Surgical Clinics of North America - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am Source Type: research