Isolagen - Availability, Costs, Treatments?
asked 1 year ago by iloveplastic in ca
Latest answer by Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD
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Tags: availability, costs, indication, price
Is it available in the US ?? What are the side effects and the cost? What skin conditions does it treat?
2 answers to Isolagen - Availability, Costs, Treatments?
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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.
Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD
Oakland Facial Plastic Surgeon
Oakland Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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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Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
