Injection of platelet aggregates in facial rejuvenation: a systematic review

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

This systematic review was conducted to assess whether the use of a platelet aggregate injection with or without associated facial rejuvenation techniques favors facial rejuvenation in adult patients.

Methods:

Randomized clinical trials that compared the use of techniques for facial rejuvenation alone with the same techniques coupled with the injection of platelet aggregates were searched. The search was performed in indexed databases and in the gray literature. The Cochrane Collaboration bias risk tool was applied to assess the quality of the studies.

Results:

In total, 7137 articles were identified. Only four studies remained in the qualitative synthesis, and the others were considered as having undefined bias risk in the key domains.

Conclusion:

There are few studies in the literature that compare the use of platelet aggregates in facial rejuvenation and those that are available have a risk of “undefined” or “high” bias. There is a need for more well-designed clinical studies comparing the use of platelet aggregate injection with or without associated facial rejuvenation techniques.

Keywords:
Skin; Rejuvenation; Platelet-rich plasma; Platelets; Fibrin; Review