What is Collagen?
Collagen is the natural substance found in human skin and all animal tissues. As
aging occurs, cellular proteins hook together or change shape. These changes
keep the proteins from doing their jobs properly resulting in a loss of collagen
and less firmness to body tissues. This process eventually leads to wrinkles.
Thus, one important target of wrinkle prevention and elimination regimen is to
reduce collagen breakdown and increase its supply. This task is achievable but
you have to go about it in the right way. Collagen can be injected directly into
the skin wrinkles to plump them up instantly reducing crow's feet, laugh lines,
lip lines, or to enhance lips. The treatment typically lasts 3 to 6 months and
takes about 10 minutes.
Are there different types of Collagen?
Yes. Some of the most common are Zyplast and Zyderm.
Is it painful?
There is minimal discomfort with the injections and anesthesia is not required.
Are there any risks with Collagen?
Yes. Bovine collagen may have a 1 to 3 % allergic reaction response, and
therefore a pretest is administered. Overall, Collagen has been used over 25
years in the United Sates and Europe with an outstanding safety record.
Should I have Botox or Collagen?
Often times doctors combine the 2 procedures for patients to achieve maximum
results. The 2 forms of therapy are not exclusive of each other and can be done
during the same session.
