[upchuck]

He notes that the technology must still prove itself, and he isn't yet convinced that the benefits will offset the costs of photochemical dyes and laser equipment, which are far pricier than a needle and thread.

The bolded section means this will never happen.

The Dasshole-designed National Healthcare shove-down-our-throats in the Porkulus bill won't provide for this type of research. The gvt will defund grants for this. Welcome to a brave new world. Stock up on aspirin now.

[driftdiver]

I’m sure it will be available to the elite ruling class. ya know anyone who graduated from yale or harvard.

[Niuhuru]

And we wonder why the Chinese and rest of the world is kicking our arses academically.

[Reaganesque]

What with the millions of dollars Hollywood types spend on Botox, Liposuction and plastic surgery, I don’t think a little thing like price will keep them from using this treatment if it means no more scars. Besides, it’s expensive NOW. That doesn’t mean it won’t become affordable.