Gopal Grandhige, MD, FACS, Board-Certified Surgeon Last Reviewed: June 27, 2026 Epithalon peptide is used mainly as an experimental longevity tool
The prevalence of age-dependent disorders has recently been increasing (Bigal et al., 2006)
This product is a cosmetic ingredient, intended to be formulated into finished topical cosmetic products by qualified formulators
Surgical type considerations: Retinal detachment repair (BPC-157 plus Thymosin Beta-4 aggressive protocol), Cataract surgery (Thymosin Beta-4 for corneal healing), Glaucoma filtering surgery (avoid BPC-157 potentially promoting excessive scarring, use Cerebrolysin for neuroprotection), LASIK/PRK (Thymosin Beta-4 for epithelial healing)
In an ideal world, that would be part of informed consent: your immune system is already active and a tattoo may carry extra risk for you