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A Comparative Analysis of the Advances in Stem Cell Therapy in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review of Current Applications and Future Directions.

Meretsky CR., Polychronis A., Schiuma AT.

Systematic Review on Chronic Wound, Scar, Facial Rejuvenation, published in Cureus (2024) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Systematic Review
Journal
Cureus (2024)
Country
United States
Reported sample size
—
Source database
PubMed
PMID
39286681
PMCID
PMC11404395
DOI
10.7759/cureus.67067
Citations
6

Abstract (original English)

Stem cell (SC) therapy is revolutionizing the field of plastic surgery by harnessing the regenerative abilities of SCs derived from adipose tissue and bone marrow to boost tissue repair and enhance aesthetic outcomes. This groundbreaking method enhances results in procedures such as fat grafting, facial rejuvenation, and wound healing. As studies advance, SC therapy shows potential for more sophisticated uses in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. The objective of this review is to comprehensively examine the advances in SC therapy within the field of plastic surgery, highlighting its current applications and exploring future directions. The systematic review was conducted on SC therapy in plastic surgery adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and specific search criteria. This systematic review highlights these main outcomes, and SC therapy in plastic surgery enhances tissue repair and aesthetic outcomes by utilizing mesenchymal SCs such as adipose-derived SCs (ADSCs) and bone marrow-derived SCs (BMSCs), with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) providing additional support. Techniques such as scaffolds and cellular reprogramming are employed to guide SC growth, enabling tailored tissue engineering for complex regenerative procedures. This innovative approach accelerates healing, reduces scarring in reconstructive surgeri

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.

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