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Fractional CO₂ laser combined with intradermal and topical platelet-rich plasma for hypertrophic scars: a randomized controlled trial.

Lasers Med SciOct 23, 2026Open access

This prospective, randomized, assessor-blinded trial compared fractional CO₂ laser plus intradermal and topical platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with laser plus saline in 120 patients with hypertrophic scars.

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The trial suggests that adding intradermal and topical PRP to fractional CO₂ laser can improve clinical scar scores beyond laser alone, providing evidence for PRP as a potential adjunct in hypertrophic-scar treatment.

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A Prospective, Multicenter, Evaluator-Blind, Randomized, Comparator-Controlled Study of Belotero Intense (+), a Hyaluronic Acid Filler With Lidocaine, for Lip Augmentation.

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Multiple-Staged Versus Single-Stage Surgical Excision for the Reconstruction of Congenital Melanocytic Nevi: A Meta-Analysis of Efficacy and Safety.

This meta-analysis compared multiple-staged with single-stage excision and reconstruction for congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN). It pooled seven retrospective cohort or clinical controlled studies involving 578 patients.

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Optimizing Autologous Fat Grafting: A Systematic Review of Enhancement Strategies and Graft Survival.

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