HOW DOES COLLAGEN WORK?

How does Collagen work?

Collagen is a natural fibrous protein that is already naturally found in your own bones, skin, and cartilage. As we age, collagen levels in the skin begin to decrease, leading to loss of elasticity and fullness, particularly in the face.

How Many Times Must I Be Treated?

Treatment with bovine Collagen (Zyplast®/Zyderm®) requires a test to determine if you are allergic (3-5% of people are). A wait of 1 month is required; many physicians perform a second test and wait 2 weeks since very rarely the first test is falsely negative. Newer collagen products (Cosmpolast®/Cosmoderm® and Evolence® family) do not require allergy testing. The number of individual collagen injections will vary depending on what we are treating you for. Most individuals will need to repeat injections every three months.

Are there side effects with collagen products?

Collagen is an extremely safe product with excellent track record when used in the midface, laugh lines and lips. As with all fillers, collagen can have some adverse events such as: bruising, irregularity, over/under correction and nodularity. However, compared to hyaluronic acids which will be discussed below, collagen products cause less immediate swelling. Injection is not recommended for areas under or around the eyes.

How Long Will It Last?

Injectable collagen treatments will fill in depressions or lines and augment soft tissue features, to give you a fresh, glowing, youthful look. Bovine and human-derived collagen are the shortest lasting fillers, with the duration of three months. Evolence® has been reported to last six months or longer.

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