Collagen injections are a non-invasive treatment to augment
lips, fill depressions, and reduce the appearance of superficial fine lines and
wrinkles. Collagen is a natural protein that gives your skin its firmness and
smoothness. Collagen is well tolerated in most people and there is little
downtime after injections.
How collagen treatment is performed
Collagen injections are an in-office treatment. Your doctor
will cleanse the injection sites and apply a topical or injected anesthetic.
Lip injections can be more painful than facial injections, so your doctor may give
you a nerve blocker for your comfort as well. Small amounts of collagen are then
injected using a fine needle.
Collagen can be produced from different sources, including
human, bovine, or sheep. Your skin care specialist may also do an allergy test
to make sure that you can tolerate the type of collagen being used.
Recovery and results
Recovery is mild and you can go back to your
regular activities immediately. You may have some swelling after your collagen
injections, especially if you have lip injections. Swelling commonly subsides
in less than a week. Most people just need one or two treatments and your results
should last up to nine months.
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