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Isolagen - Availability, Costs, Treatments?
Is it available in the US ?? What are the side effects and the cost? What skin conditions does it treat?
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iloveplastic
in ca
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Isologen
I am not sure of the present status of Isologen. I would suggest contacting the office of Dr. Theodore Staahl in Modesto, Ca. Dr. Staahl has been involved with the development of this product for many years.
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Isolagen injectable filler
The Isolagen company was founded in Pennsylvania in 1995. In the Isolagen process a biopsy of the patient's skin is cultured to produce more fibroblast cells. These cells are then injected back into the patient where they are supposed to produce more collagen. It is this collagen that is expected to efface wrinkles, rejuvenate the skin etc. Limited subject studies showed the injections worked and were safe. It is still unclear how long the injection lasts or if it is permanent. Isolagen...
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