Abstract: A method of cosmetically repairing a skin contour irregularity in a subject is provided. The method is effected by introducing cartilage producing cells into the skin contour irregularity thereby effecting cosmetic repair thereof. A medical implant coated with cartilage producing cells is further disclosed.

Abstract: A method of cosmetically repairing a skin contour irregularity in a subject is provided. The method is effected by introducing cartilage producing cells into the skin contour irregularity thereby effecting cosmetic repair thereof. A medical implant coated with cartilage producing cells is further disclosed.

Abstract: A method of cosmetically repairing a skin contour irregularity in a subject is provided. The method is effected by introducing cartilage producing cells into the skin contour irregularity thereby effecting cosmetic repair thereof. A medical implant coated with cartilage producing cells is further disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for expanding healthy skin, comprising administering to healthy skin an efficacious amount of an enzyme which cleaves elastin fibers, preferably elastase or an elastase derivative. The method may be used in the treatment of skin diseases or disorders occuring in areas adjacent to the healthy skin, including treatment of skin loss after excision of a skin tumor or excision of necrotic skin, trauma, a congenital skin condition, and a condition which has resulted or is likely to result in skin loss. There is also disclosed a method for increasing the yield of leather from an animal, comprising contacting the hide of said animal, or a portion of said hide, with an efficacious amount of an enzyme which cleaves elastin fibers, preferably elastase or an elastase derivative.