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PRP with magellan kit vs. RegenLab kit?

arielyehudaFeb 9, 2017
And if not how RegenLab kit that use only 10 ml of blood can be affectiv as 60/30 ml of blood(Magellan) And with such one is more new and advanced Thank you for your help Wish only success and the best:))

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