Pilot Evaluation of Platelet Rich Fibrin Matrix (PRFM) for the Correction of Nasolabial Folds

Summary

Platelets are a component of blood, which contain factors which can enhance wound healing. This study proposes to evaluate the clinical response of laugh lines treated with a concentrated preparation of the subject's own platelets injected into or under the skin by taking serial photographs of the subject's face over a 12 week period. Also, the same preparation will be injected into or under the skin of the arm near the elbows, and serial biopsies will be taken over a 12 week period.

Timeline

Start

2008-04

Primary completion

2009-06

Completion

2009-07

Publications

• Results Sclafani AP. Platelet-rich fibrin matrix for improvement of deep nasolabial folds. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2010 Mar;9(1):66-71. doi: 10.1111/j.1473-2165.2010.00486.x.

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.