Collagen injections have been used to effectively treat fine lines and wrinkles for nearly two decades. Collagen is especially effective for reducing the appearance of wrinkles around your lips, and can even be used to give you fuller, more defined lips and reduce deep nasolabial folds. Collagen can also improve the appearance of facial scars, including those caused by acne.

Collagen is injected through a tiny needle. The process takes only a few minutes, and patients experience very little discomfort, if any. Mild swelling can be expected immediately after the procedure, but can be reduced with ice. Patients may return to their normal activities immediately after an injection. The effects of collagen usually last up to 6 months.

In youth, an abundance of two important substances, collagen and hyaluronic acid, keep your skin looking smooth and supple. Collagen is a protein that provides your skin with structural support. Hyaluronic acid is a natural sugar found in all living cells that attracts and binds water, hydrating the skin and giving it volume.

With time, sunlight and other factors, collagen and hyaluronic acid in your skin diminish, the skin loses structure and volume, and unwelcome lines and wrinkles appear.

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Juvederm is a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acids naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. Your healthcare professional eases Juvederm injectable gel under the skin to provide a smooth, natural look and feel so everyone will notice (but no one will know)! In fact, studies show superior results of Juvederm compared to a collagen-based dermal filler. And, almost 90% of all study volunteers who were treated with both Juvederm injectable gel and another dermal filler* preferred Juvederm In addition, this injectable gel is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is proven to be safe and effective for persons of color.

Hylaform (hylan B gel) - Approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in April 2004, this dermal filler adds volume to your skin by mimicking the skin's natural hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural sugar found in all living cells that attracts and binds water, hydrating the skin and giving it volume. Hylaform provides immediate results and does not require a pre-treatment skin test.

CosmoDerm CosmoPlast -- - Approved by the FDA in March 2003, these revolutionary collagen-based dermal fillers restore skin structure, smoothing away unwanted lines and wrinkles by replenishing collagen lost with time, exposure to sunlight and other factors. As the first FDA-approved dermal fillers to not require a pre-treatment skin test, they deliver immediate results with no down time.