Qin et al. (2025): Systematic Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Facial Rejuvenation
Nancy Qin, Makayla Kochheiser, Izzet Akosman, David Dugue, Alex Raghunandan, Chetan Pavuluri, Carson Gundlach, Anna M Vaeth, Lucy Wei, Benjamin R Wesorick, David M Otterburn · Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2025PMID: 40167104
Supports: Systematic review of 20 studies (514 patients) evaluating PRP/PRF as monotherapy across 6 facial ageing parameters. Significant improvements reported in 80% of studies on skin thickness, 75% on elasticity. All studies evaluating patient satisfaction reported significant improvements. No serious adverse events in any included study.
Limitations: Weaker evidence for wrinkles (40%), texture (33%), and dyschromia (17%). Hydration showed no improvement in 67% of studies. Mixed study designs (controlled trials, cohort studies, case series) limit strength of conclusions.
View on PubMed →Sollitto et al. (2025): A Systematic Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Platelet-Rich Fibrin for Periorbital Rejuvenation
Catherine F Sollitto, Maxim Narduzzi, Claire Wolinsky · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025PMID: 41190633
Supports: PRISMA-guided systematic review of 14 studies comparing injectable PRP vs PRF for periorbital rejuvenation. PRF was associated with improvements in skin texture, wrinkles, and crepiness. Both modalities demonstrated favourable safety profiles with only mild, transient adverse effects and high patient satisfaction.
Limitations: PRF improvements often diminished by 6 months, whereas PRP pigmentation outcomes were sustained. Current evidence does not support superiority of one modality over the other. Larger RCTs with standardised, objective outcome measures needed.
View on PubMed →Mohale et al. (2024): Effectiveness of Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin Therapy in Alopecia and Facial Rejuvenation: A Systematic Review
Sandip A Mohale, Pallav V Thakare, Sagar S Gaurkar, Gopikishan Bharadia, Sourya Acharya · Cureus, 2024PMID: 39011192
Supports: 2024 systematic review of 7 studies (130 patients) evaluating injectable PRF for alopecia and facial rejuvenation. Three studies reported noticeable improvement in hair density and growth for alopecia. Four studies demonstrated moderate-to-significant improvements in skin texture, elasticity, and reduction in facial wrinkles, confirmed by both subjective assessments and objective VISIA skin analysis — supporting PRF's dual application across hair and skin.
Limitations: Small total sample size (130 patients across 7 studies). Study heterogeneity prevented meta-analysis; qualitative synthesis only. Included studies lacked standardised treatment protocols, control groups, and long-term follow-up. Further research with larger RCTs needed to validate findings.
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