Autologous Conditioned Serum Increases Fat Graft Viability More than Platelet-Rich Plasma in a Controlled Rat Model.

Background: Platelet-rich plasma has been used to support fat graft retention, but it may include inflammatory mediators such as interleukin-1β. Autologous conditioned serum also contains high levels of various anti-inflammatory cytokines. The authors hypothesized that combining autologous conditioned serum with fat graft would increase fat graft survival more than platelet-rich plasma.

Autologous Biological Vitamin-C-added (ABC) Filler for Facial Volume Restoration.

Purpose: Face rejuvenation procedures with injectable agents continue to gain popularity. Nowadays, a variety of commercial products are available as filler material. Ideal fillers should be inexpensive, easily obtainable, nontoxic, and biocompatible.