Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention feature a dermal filler comprising a mixture of hyaluronic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof crosslinked with a degree of crosslinking (percent) ranging from 0.5 to 12 in an amount of 0.055 to 2.16% by weight, agarose in an amount between 0.15 to 3.5% agarose by weight and water, sodium chloride, non-gel therapeutic agents, and buffering agents to within a range of ten percent of isotonicity to create a G* value of between 50 and 400.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention feature a dermal filler comprising a mixture of hyaluronic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof crosslinked with a degree of crosslinking (percent) ranging from 0.5 to 12 in an amount of 0.055 to 2.16% by weight, agarose in an amount between 0.15 to 3.5% agarose by weight and water, sodium chloride, non-gel therapeutic agents, and buffering agents to within a range of ten percent of isotonicity to create a G* value of between 50 and 400.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices and apparatus for administering collagen modifier compounds to the dermis of skin.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention feature a dermal filler comprising a mixture of hyaluronic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof crosslinked with a degree of crosslinking (percent) ranging from 0.5 to 12 in an amount of 0.055 to 2.16% weight, agarose in an amount between 0.15 to 3.5% agarose by weight and water, sodium chloride, non-gel therapeutic agents, and buffering agents to within a range of ten percent of isotonicity to create a G* value of between 50 and 400.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and articles of manufacture to treat skin to improve and/or increase hydration, pliability, and thickness for improved texture, feel and appearance. Embodiments feature applying an effective amount of an acetylation agent to natural dermal collagen under reaction conditions to react the natural dermal collagen with the acetylation agent to form a modified collagen. The modified collagen has a higher net charge and higher net charge density than natural dermal collagen. The modified collagen improves or increases one or more skin characteristics consisting of hydration, pliability and thickness.

Abstract: Calcium phosphate (“CAP”) particles for use in cosmetic, nutraceutic or aesthetic medicine. The particles may be used as carriers for cosmetic, nutraceutic or a factors, as controlled release matrices for the material, and as fillers in cosmetic treatments. The particles may be applied topically or injected or by any other appropriate delivery method.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices and apparatus for administering collagen modifier compounds to the dermis of skin.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and articles of manufacture to treat skin to improve and/or increase hydration, pliability, and thickness for improved texture, feel and appearance. Embodiments feature applying an effective amount of an acetylation agent to natural dermal collagen under reaction conditions to react the natural dermal collagen with the acetylation agent to form a modified collagen. The modified collagen has a higher net charge and higher net charge density than natural dermal collagen. The modified collagen improves or increases one or more skin characteristics consisting of hydration, pliability and thickness.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and articles of manufacture to treat skin to improve and/or increase hydration, pliability, and thickness for improved texture, feel and appearance. Embodiments feature applying an effective amount of an acetylation agent to natural dermal collagen under reaction conditions to react the natural dermal collagen with the acetylation agent to form a modified collagen. The modified collagen has a higher net charge and higher net charge density than natural dermal collagen. The modified collagen improves or increases one or more skin characteristics consisting of hydration, pliability and thickness.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to kit, drug combinations and methods for promoting endogenous bone marrow (BM)-derived vasculogenic progenitor cell (PC) mobilization, sensitization of such cells and chemotaxis to the site of an injury such as injuries associated with osteointegration of implants and associated soft tissues, fat grafting and endochondral bone injuries and disease.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to kit, drug combinations and methods for promoting endogenous bone marrow (BM)-derived vasculogenic progenitor cell (PC) mobilization, sensitization of such cells and chemotaxis to sites of joint injury or disease. One embodiment of the present invention, directed to a method of promoting joint complex healing, comprises the step of administering an effective amount of a bone marrow (BM) derived vasculogenic progenitor cell mobilization factor to an animal or human exhibiting joint injury or joint disease. The method further comprises the step of administering, concurrently to the mobilization factor, an effective amount of a progenitor cell sensitizing factor to mobilize progenitor cells and sensitize the progenitor cells to one or more chemotactic agents present at the site of joint injury or joint disease.