Supporting Research for PRP

  1. Trink A, Sorbellini E, Bezzola P, Rodella L, Rezzani R, Ramot Y, et al. A randomized, double-blind, placebo- and active-controlled, half-head study to evaluate the effects of platelet-rich plasma on alopecia areata. Br J Dermatol. 2013;169:690–4. [PubMed]
  2. Rallis E, Falidas E, Villias C. Amyopathic dermatomyositis-associated bilateral elbow ulcers successfully treated with autologous platelet-rich plasma. Int J Dermatol. 2014;53:e50–2. [PubMed]
  3. Kang BK, Lee JH, Shin MK, Kim NI. Infraorbital rejuvenation using PRP (platelet-rich plasma): A prospective, randomized, split-face trial. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013;68:SAB24.
  4. Park KY, Kim IS, Kim BJ, Kim MN. Letter: Autologous fat grafting and platelet-rich plasma for treatment of facial contour defects. Dermatol Surg. 2012;38:1572–4.[PubMed]
  5. Li ZJ, Choi HI, Choi DK, Sohn KC, Im M, Seo YJ, et al. Autologous platelet-rich plasma: A potential therapeutic tool for promoting hair growth. Dermatol Surg. 2012;38:1040–6. [PubMed]
  6. Rinaldi F, Sorbellini E, Coscera T. The role of platelet rich plasma to control anagen phase: Evaluation in vitro and in vivo in hair transplant and hair treatment. Int J Trichol. 2011;3:S14–5.
  7. Lopez V, Vaya A, Bautista D, Ricart JM. Autologous platelet-rich plasma as a potential therapeutic tool in androgenetic alopecia. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013;68:SAB103.
  8. Dohan Ehrenfest DM, Rasmusson L, Albrektsson T. Classification of platelet concentrates: From pure platelet-rich plasma (P-PRP) to leucocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) Trends Biotechnol. 2009;27:158–67. [PubMed]
  9. Giusti I, Rughetti A, D’Ascenzo S, Millimaggi D, Pavan A, Dell’Orso L, et al. Identification of an optimal concentration of platelet gel for promoting angiogenesis in human endothelial cells. Transfusion. 2009;49:771–8. [PubMed]
  10. Cho JW, Kim SA, Lee KS. Platelet-rich plasma induces increased expression of G1 cell cycle regulators, type I collagen, and matrix metalloproteinase-1 in human skin fibroblasts. Int J Mol Med. 2012;29:32–6. [PubMed]
  11. Kurita M, Aiba-Kojima E, Shigeura T, Matsumoto D, Suga H, Inoue K, et al. Differential effects of three preparations of human serum on expansion of various types of human cells. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008;122:438–48. [PubMed]
  12. Krasna M, Domanovic D, Tomsic A, Svajger U, Jeras M. Platelet gel stimulates proliferation of human dermal fibroblasts in vitro. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2007;16:105–10. [PubMed]
  13. Greco J, Brandt R. The effects of autologous platelet rich plasma and various growth factors on non-transplanted miniaturized hair. Hair Transplant Forum Int. 2009;19:49–50.
  14. Uebel CO, da Silva JB, Cantarelli D, Martins P. The role of platelet plasma growth factors in male pattern baldness surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006;118:1458–66.[PubMed]
  15. Megumi Takikawa, Shinichiro Nakamura, Shingo Nakamura. Enhanced effect of Platelet-rich plasma containing a new carrier on hair growth. Dermatol Surg. 2011;37:1721–9. [PubMed]
  16. Li ZJ, Choi HM, Choi DK, Sohn KC, Im M, Seo YJ, et al. Autologous platelet rich plasma: A potential therapeutic tool for promoting hair growth. Dermatol Surg. 2012;38:1040–6. [PubMed]
  17. Marx RE. Platelet-rich plasma: Evidence to support its use. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2004;62:489–96. [PubMed]
  18. Eppley BL, Pietzak WS, Blanton M. Platelet-rich plasma: A review of biology and applications in plastic surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006;118:147–59e. [PubMed]
  19. Uebel CO, da Silva JB, Cantarelli D, Martins P. The role of platelet plasma growth factors in male pattern baldness surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006;118:1458–66.[PubMed]
  20. Sunitha Raja V, Munirathnam Naidu E. Munirathnam Naidu E. Platelet-rich fibrin: Evolution of a second-generation platelet concentrate. Indian J Dent Res. 2008;19:42–6.[PubMed]
  21. Olsen EA, Weiner MS, Delong ER, Pinnell SR. Topical minoxidil in male pattern baldness. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1985;13:185–92. [PubMed]
  22. Kaufman KD, Olsen EA, Whiting D, Savin R, DeVillez R, Bergfeld W, et al. Finasteride in the treatment of androgenic alopecia. J Am Acad of Dermatol. 1998;39:578–89. [PubMed]
  23. Messenger AG. Medical management of male pattern hair loss. Int J Dermatol. 2000;39:585–6. [PubMed]
  24. Gardner MJ, Demetrakopolous D, Klepchick PR, Mooar PA. The efficacy of autologous platelet gel in pain control and blood loss in total knee arthroplasty. An analysis of the haemoglobin, narcotic requirement and range of motion. Int Orthop. 2007;31:309–13. [PMC free article] [PubMed]
  25. Glover JL, Weingarten MS, Buchbinder DS, Poucher RL, Deitrick GA, 3rd, Fylling CP. A 4-year outcome based retrospective study of wound healing and limb salvage in patients with chronic wounds. Adv Wound Care. 1997;10:33–8. [PubMed]
  26. Katsuoka K, Schell H, Wessel B, Hornstein OP. Effects of epidermal growth factor, fibroblast growth factor, minoxidil and hydrocortisone on growth kinetics in human hair bulb papilla cells and root sheath fibroblasts cultured in vitro. Arch Dermatol Res. 1987;279:247–50. [PubMed]
  27. Besti EE, Germain E, Kalbermatten DF, Tremp M, Emmenegger V. Platelet-rich plasma injection is effective and safe for the treatment of alopecia. Eur J Plast Surg. 2013;36:407–12.
  28. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4562137/
  29. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4134641/
  30. Hom DB, Linzie BM, Huang TC. The healing effects of autologous platelet gel onacute human skin wounds. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2007;9(3):174-183.
  31. Sclafani AP, Romo TR III, Ukrainsky G, et al. Modulation of wound response and soft tissue ingrowth in synthetic and allogeneic implants with platelet concentrate. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2005;7(3):163-169.
  32. O’Connell SM, Impeduglia T, Hessler K, Wang XJ, Carroll RJ, Dardik H. Autologous platelet-rich fibrin matrix as cell therapy in the healing of chronic lowerextremity ulcers. Wound Repair Regen. 2008;16(6):749-756.
  33. Cervelli, Valerio MD; Lucarini, Lucilla MD.Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Hyaluronic Acid in the Loss of Substance with Bone Exposure. Advances in Skin & Wound Care: April 2011 – Volume 24 – Issue 4 – pp 176-181 [This one shows using the same techniques used in the Vampire Facelift (R) procedure to grow new skin WHERE THERE IS NO SKIN]
  34. Redaelli, Alessio. Face and neck revitalization with Platelet-rich plasma (PRP): clinicaloutcome in a series of 23 consecutively treated patients. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology – May 1, 2010
  35. Azzena B, Mazzoleni F, Abatangelo G, Zavan B, Vindigni V. Autologous plateletrich [Using Regen prepared platelet-derived growth factors (a single-spin centrifuge) to rejuvenate the face & neck] plasma as an adipocyte in vivo delivery system: case report. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2008;32(1):155-161.
  36. Cervelli V, Gentile P, Grimaldi M. Regenerative surgery: use of fat grafting combined with platelet-rich plasma for chronic lower-extremity ulcers. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2009;33(3): 340-345.
  37. Cervelli V, Palla L, Pascali M, De Angelis B, Curcio BC, Gentile P. Autologous platelet-rich plasma mixed with purified fat graft in aesthetic plastic surgery. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2009;33(5):716-721.
  38. Cervelli V, Gentile P. Use of cell fat mixed with platelet gel in progressive hemifacial atrophy. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2009;33(1):22-27.
  39. Cervelli V, Gentile P, Scioli MG, et al. Application of platelet-rich plasma in plastic surgery: clinical and in vitro evaluation. Tissue Eng Part C Methods. 2009; 15:1-9.
  40. Sclafani AP. Platelet-rich fibrin matrix for improvement of deep nasolabial folds. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2010;9(1):66-71.
  41. Sclafani AP. Applications of platelet-rich fibrin matrix in facial plastic surgery. Facial Plast Surg. 2009;25(4):270-276.
  42. Sclafani AP. Safety, efficacy, and utility of platelet-rich fibrin matrix in facial plastic surgery [published online February 21, 2011]. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2011;13(4):247-251.