New advancements in recovery technology improve healing time in plastic surgery patients. Autologous Platelet Gel is a relevantly new material used in patients that shortens recovery time and reduces the chances of plastic surgery complications.

Many plastic surgery bonding methods include products like fibrin glue derived from other people's blood, which may not be compatible with the patient's blood or increases the risk of HIV and hepatitis infection.

However, Platelet Gel is created from a patient's own blood reducing the risk of such complications. Platelet Gel helps the healing process in a number of other ways including:

• Decreases the need for extra drain tubes and dressing
• Significantly decreases the amount of blood collections and fluid collections
• Reduces bruising and swelling
• Improves the body's natural recovery process

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. L. Fabian Worthing, III, has been using the recovery tool technique for the last three years in popular plastic surgery procedures like tummy tucks and face lifts.

“My patients love the results that they get from Autologous Platelet Gel,” he said. “There's less edema, less bruising, and less pain—and they return to normal activities faster, looking more beautiful and more refreshed than they've ever believed possible.”