Collagen injections are used in correcting fine lines and wrinkles, as well as shallow scars. Collagen injections and other injectable fillers give your skin plumber, smoother appearance. Normally, collagen injections treat areas around the mouth, like laugh lines and deep nasolabial creases. Although collagen is the best known filler, there are many other substances doctors can use to treat your skin, including fat from your own body and synthetic materials.



Doctors can use collagen injections to supplement the body's natural collagen supply, which decreases over time. Using a series of collagen injections, doctors can raise the treated area, smoothing wrinkles and creases. Although many patients want to go through these procedures to treat areas of the face, there are other known uses for collagen injections which include softening of scar tissue, and creating fuller lips. Those who are interested in collagen injections must consult with a physician to ensure that they qualify. There are ingredients in collagen injections which might cause allergic reactions to patients. For those who have had reactions to collagen injections must not undergo the injection after all. A skin test is done prior to the treatment to check for allergic reactions and this would take for about a month. But, the results of these treatments can be temporary or permanent.

Once patient is verified to qualify for the treatment, a schedule for the treatment will then be arranged. Patients must refrain from taking certain medicines and supplements before going through the treatment process to avoid the risk of bleeding and bruising.

Local anesthetic mixed with collagen allows collagen injections to be administered without the need for sedation. Patients who have undergone collagen injections report few discomforts and hardly ever require pain medication even after anesthetic wears off. The procedure of this treatment usually takes only a few minutes.

Zyderm and Zyplast are bovine derived collagen products that replace the collagen your skin loses over time. CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast are bioengineered human collagen products that are used for similar indications as Zyderm and Zyplast but have the advantage of not requiring a skin test prior to the treatment. Collagen should be injected into your skin only by a qualified health care professional. By supplementing your skin's own collagen, collagen replacement therapy helps smooth facial lines as well as most type of scars.

Other types of injectable fillers are Artecoll, Autologen, Dermalogen, Fascia, Fat HylaForm, and Restylane. Artecoll is a synthetic and the risk of allergic reaction is higher but results last longer. Autologen is an injection of your collagen taken from other parts of your body. There's no allergic reaction but the result is temporary. Dermalogen is collagen taken out from deceased human donors. Fascia injections use a specific type of connective tissue taken from your own body or from a deceased human donor. Fat from your own thighs or abdomen can also be used to inject. No allergic reaction and final results can be permanent. HylaForm is a material created from natural body substances. No risk of infection but repeated treatment is needed to maintain the end result since it has only a temporary repair. Restylane is a clear gel that contains hydraulic acid. No risk of allergic reaction for it is biodegradable.

Collagen injections replenish your skin's natural collagen. The natural beauty of your skin is enhanced as the contour of the support structure is brought back. So, you don't have to worry about signs of aging anymore. You can look and feel young again.