학술논문

Fat, Stem Cells, and Platelet-Rich Plasma
Document Type
Article
Source
Clinics in Plastic Surgery; July 2016, Vol. 43 Issue: 3 p473-488, 16p
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ISSN
00941298; 15580504
Abstract
The ideal filler for aesthetic surgery is inexpensive and easy to obtain, natural in appearance and texture, immunologically compatible, and long lasting without risk of infection. By most metrics, autologous fat grafts meet these criteria perfectly. Although facial fat grafting is now a commonly accepted surgical procedure, there has been a wave of activity applying stem cells and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapies to aesthetic practice. This article addresses technical considerations in the use of autologous fat transfer for facial rejuvenation, and also explores the current evidence for these stem cell and PRP therapies in aesthetic practice.