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PRP and ACell: Can it cause cancer?

Hello, I'm thinking about doing PRP in combination with ACELL (protein scaffold derived from pig bladder). I know that there is no known risk of cancer with PRP. But what about PRP with ACELL. Is there any risk there?

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Dr. Tal Dagan, MD, FACS
Dr. Tal Dagan, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on May 29, 2018
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