Objective To determine the effects of treatment with autologous platelet-rich plasma mixed
with thrombin and calcium chloride to form an autologous platelet gel (APG) on …

Background: A prospective study was used to evaluate the efficacy of a commercially
available platelet gel product as a sealant to decrease postsurgical drain fluid rates and …

Objective To determine the rate of hematoma formation in drainless deep-plane
rhytidectomy and compare it with the rate using the same technique with the use of fibrin …

Background: The authors conducted a large, prospective, controlled trial of fibrin glue in
rhytidectomy using a wide set of variables. Methods: Two hundred consecutive patients …

Hematoma formation following rhytidectomy procedure is unfortunately common and one of
the more devastating complications that can occur. Various reports have cited the incidence …

Objective: To compare the healing of full-thickness skin punch wounds treated with topical
autologous platelet gel (APG) vs conventional therapy (antibiotic ointment and/or occlusive …

Hematoma remains the most common complication of rhytidectomy and can lead to
prolonged facial edema and skin necrosis. A number of ancillary procedures have been …

Objective To examine the potential efficacy of Crosseal (the human protein, bovine
component–free fibrin sealant)(OMRIX Biopharmaceuticals, Ltd, Brussels, Belgium) to …

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been one of various platelet preparations that have been
used for wound healing, facial rejuvenation, and recovery after surgery. Although platelet …

Discussion Hematoma is the most common major complication following female and male
rhytidectomy, with a reported incidence between 0.2 and 8.0 percent. 2–5 The classic …