The procedure could help thousands. This sort of technique is something that may be considered for people who have more mild degrees of incontinence, who nonetheless feel that it's a significant problem. The great advantage of this technique, I think, is that it is an option that can be given to people who feel that their problem is significant enough, but they otherwise are not prepared to consider a larger reconstructive surgery. Collagen injection doesn't work as well for people who've already had surgery or radiation for the problem. It can be done on an outpatient basis.
Some patients go right back to work.
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