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Is Selphyl Completely Non Animal Non Human?

asked 8 months ago by mamarollingpin in canada
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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Some doctors' websites say that Selphyl is a person's own blood which is then mixed with a "patented compound" or "chemical catalyst." I was interested in knowing if this compound is from animal or human origin. The company was not forthcoming with my question. Does anyone know? I need to be certain that added compound is vegan before I shell out thousands for Selphyl.

2 answers to Is Selphyl Completely Non Animal Non Human?

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Selphyl: marketing vs.substance

I don't use the product but have seen a number of unhappy patients who feel the wasted their money on the "vampire face lift'. Any product that adds volume to the face will made the face look better. Most surgeons use the patient's own fat.
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Selphyl uses your own blood. Don't your facial tissues already contain your own blood?

Of course the "patented Selphyl system" involves intellectual property which the company cannot disclose, for fear a competitor will market a simpler, cheaper, or better alternative. This is a "new" name for what has been used for years, and basically is an autologous (made from your own blood) fibrin glue. Nothing wrong with fibrin glues--they work just fine, but so does your own clotting and healing mechanisms! Sure, this "system"... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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