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Burn management options are controversial and a multiple-handled issue. However, platelet-rich plasma is gaining interest in several medical fields. Dermatologist worldwide are already publishing some reports about its benefits and personal experiences in their practices. A 40-year-old female with a second-degree burn by VASER-type liposculpture was treated with platelet-rich plasma and followed up for 10 months. After treatment, she showed rapid improvement with an adequate cicatrization results. Some studies suggest that the use of platelet-rich plasma which contains cytokines and growth factors that participate in cellular repair and cellular differentiation, thus improving healing time and re-epithelization. We present the case of a patient with a second-degree burn that rapidly improved with autologous platelet-rich plasma.

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