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Many years ago there was an injectable that was a collagen porcine matrix conbined with a patient's plasma. It wascalled Fibrel and it did not work. Then subsequently I underwent repair (more)

Many years ago there was an injectable that was a collagen porcine matrix conbined with a patient's plasma. It wascalled Fibrel and it did not work. Then subsequently I underwent repair of both of my ACL's after a ski accident by Steadman at Vail using a healing response of my own plasma. My ACL's were never repaired, Now we have MyCell that promises to use Platelet's to resrore the skin.While the we have a number of articles supporting its efficacy I thing we need alot more data before you run out an do this vampire facelift,
Evaluation of the molecular mechanism underlying the regenerating effects of MyCells.
Rima Dardik, Ph.D. Head, Unit of Genetic Diagnosis of Hemophilia, Institute of Thrombosis,Sheba Medical Center, Affiliated to Tel-Aviv University, Israel, and Livia Theodor Ph.D. MBA, Mycells, Israel.

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Abstract No.2

Controversies in Regenerative Medicine. Platelet Gel:Does it really work?
IMCAS Annual Meeting Paris, 8-11, 2010
Sabine Zenker, MD., Dermatologische Privatpraxis, Asthetische Dermatologie, Munich, Germany

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Abstract No.3

Use of Stem Cells and Autologous growth factors for the treatment of burnes.
E. Bondioli, C. Orlandi, A. Carboni *, R. Chicchi **, V. Agostini**, S. Lelli**,R. Santarelli **, D. Melandri.

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Abstract No.4

Combines use of Platelet gel and matrix modulating proteases (promogran ®): A promising new synergy for the treatment of chronic skin wounds.

C. Orlandi, E. Bondioli, A. Carboni *, R. Chicchi **, V. Agostini**, S. Lelli **
R. Santarelli **, A. Aiti ***, M. Ghetti***, D. Melandri.


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Articles

Article No.1

Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Review of Biology and Applications in Plastic Surgery
Eppley, Barry L. M.D., D.M.D.; Pietrzak, William S. Ph.D.; Blanton, Matthew M.D.(Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Volume 118(6), November 2006, pp 147e-15

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Article No.2

Platelet-rich plasma enhances the initial mobilization of circulation-derived cells for tendon healing.
Kajikawa Y, Morihara T, Sakamoto H, Matsuda KI, Oshima Y, Yoshida A, Nagae M, Arai Y, Kawata M, Kubo T.
J. Cell Physiology Jan. 2008

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Article No.3

Platelet Quantification and Growth Factor Analysis from Platelet-Rich Plasma: Implications for Wound Healing
Eppley, Barry L. M.D., D.M.D.; Woodell, Jennifer E. Ph.D.; Higgins, Joel B.S.
PRS Volume 114(6), November 2004, pp 1502-1508

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Article No.4

Dr. Sabine Zenker.Platelets are a rich source of grouth facrors that can be applied to facial aesthetics. The use of
platelet-rich plasma for rejuvenation and augmentation is discussed by Dr. Sabine Zenker.


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Article No.5 - French Version

Le plasma riche en plaquettes (PRP) pour la réjuvénation du visage,
Dr. Sabine Zenker.


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Article No.5 - English Version

platelet-rich plasma for rejuvenation and augmentation is discussed by
Dr. Sabine Zenker.


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Article No.6
Autologous platelet rich plasma has been used for a variety of indications for more than 30 years with effective results, and plays an important role in soft tissue healing.
Dr. Gilbert Amgar, Dr. Christian Bonnet, Dr. Alain Butnaru and Fabienne Herault-Bardin.

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Article No.7

Combining Surgical Lifting with Natural Injectables by Peter Newen, M.D., Image Plastic Surgery Center, Orange County California, USA.



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