Injectables & Fillers
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Human-based collagen? Is that safe?The process begins with human dermal fibroblasts, which are the cells in the lower layer of skin (dermis) that make collagen. The cells are grown in a controlled laboratory environment, so that they behave as if they were in the human body. As the cells grow, they produce natural collagen. The dermal fibroblasts are tested for a variety of potential harmful substances, according to current FDA guidelines. As the tissue grows, it is tested extensively to ensure quality and safety. Finally, as the collagen is separated from the tissue, it is subjected to additional steps to remove any potential or harmful viruses. The end result of this very careful testing is a safe product free from detectable viruses or potentially harmful substances. The cell line and growth conditions used to make CosmoDerm® and CosmoPlast® dermal fillers are the same as those used for over 10 years in the manufacturing of another FDA-approved device for burn and skin wound treatment. Recently, scientists developed the ability to isolate the human collagen from these laboratory-grown skin cells, which has permitted the preparation of these highly purified human collagen products. |
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