Plasma Rich in Growth Factor Gel As an Autologous Filler for Facial Volume Restoration
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Background: Skin aging is characterized by moderate to severe wrinkles, laxity, roughness, and volume loss as a result of cutaneous atrophy and connective tissue degradation. Plasma rich in growth factor gel (PRGF-gel) is a novel formulation obtained from the patient's own blood that has demonstrated optimal biomechanical and bioactive properties for soft tissue restoration.
Objectives: Following a retrospective design, the clinical safety and efficacy of PRGF-gel for facial volume restoration and skin rejuvenation were evaluated.
Methods: Twenty women clinically diagnosed for aged skin symptoms were treated with PRGF-gel. Participants received an individualized regimen depending on their therapeutic needs. At the end of the follow-up periods, clinical performance analysis was evaluated by standardized macrophotographs along with clinical and patient surveys based on Likert's scales.
Results: Based on their initial expectations, patients referred to be highly satisfied after PRGF-gel treatment in terms of fine line amelioration, wrinkle reduction, and sagging improvement (overall satisfaction of 8/10). Pre/post-photograph clinical evaluation showed an improvement of 2.5/3 and patients presented a noticeable face rejuvenation due to the soft tissue augmentation effect which was translated into surface texture softening and tone recovery.
Conclusions: Although additional randomized clinical trials should be carried out, this study provides preliminary data supporting the use of PRGF-gel for facial volume restoration.
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