In preclinical studies, peptides like BPC157 are given daily in small (microgramrange) doses via intraperitoneal or subcutaneous routes to support tendon and soft tissue healing
These early findings are generally described in the literature as modest relative to later-stage results, and researchers note that more pronounced outcomes reported in some sources typically reflect extended, multi-week protocols combined with controlled training and nutritional variables not the compounds effect in isolation
Proposals for compounding reform are under consideration in California, Colorado and Kentucky
Most side effects are gastrointestinal and occur during the early weeks of treatment or when the dose is increased
This is not a reason to dismiss every compounded option, but it is a reason to approach this space carefully
The heat from the ultrasound may also assist with some tightening of the skin over time, although this varies from person to person