We are looking for US citizens, who are willing to undergo a cosmetic/aesthetic surgical removal of their excessive abdominal skin (abdominoplasty).
The removed skin will be further used to produce a drug product for international clinical trials.
The cosmetic/aesthetic surgery will be performed at a renown specialized private hospital in Heidelberg, Germany by Dr. Joachim Beck, MD (www.aq-clinics.de).
All incurred costs (travel expenses and accommodation) of the procedure will be reimbursed by TICEBA.
Please note, that the following criteria (and more medical inclusion and exclusion criteria) must be met by the donor:
- US citizens, who spent cumulatively less than 5 years in Europe
- US military members, who spent less than 6 months in Europe
- Not older than 40 years of age
- No history of infectious diseases, e.g. HIV and Hepatitis
- No history of tumor diseases, autoimmune diseases, or neurological disorders
- Non-smoker
- Weight loss must not exceed 66 lb
- Weight before weight loss must be ≤ 265 lb
- BMI ≤ 30
- Proof of anesthesia capability in advance
If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please contact the TICEBA Office: office@ticeba.com or T +49 6221 71833-0 for further information. We will establish the contact to Dr. Joachim Beck, MD. Furthermore, a detailed medical preliminary consultation will be held to clarify your health status and open questions. Your data will be treated confidentially and will not be disclosed to third parties.