Recent progresses in plastic surgery using adipose-derived stem cells, biomaterials and growth factors.

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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Abstract (original English)

Plastic and reconstructive surgery is a distinct specialty, which entails craniofacial and hand surgery; trauma, oncologic and congenital reconstruction; burn care, and aesthetic surgery. However, advances in nanotechnology have significantly affected wound management, skin care, implant and prosthetic design, tissue engineering, and drug delivery systems. Presently, plastic surgeons are applying the efficacy of stem cells (ADSCs), biomaterials and growth factors in different facets of plastic surgery. In this review, we will elucidate the applications of stem cells, biomaterials and growth factors in plastic surgeries.

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Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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