The most common filler is bovine collagen. Since there is a risk of allergic reactions, a skin test is required before its use. There are now bioengineered collagen products that are non-allergic and do not require a skin test, as well as synthetic fillers. Another choice is a transplant of your own collagen or even fat removed by a mini-liposuction procedure just before injection.
sometimes you will receive a local anesthetic and the collagen product will be injected directly under the surface of the skin. There may be some bruising or swelling in the treated areas.
The collagen injection restores the skin’s natural collagen and you skin will look younger as it fills out.
Just like your own natural collagen, injected collagen will eventually start to break down and need to be replaced. you might have to repeat the treatment rather a huge array of times a year. However, injected fat tends to last a lot longer and the results may be permanent, especially if it was injected into other areas in the face containing fat.
According to a report issued by the Harvard Medical School, a new product is being accumulated that is designed to produce new collagen as needed, called Isolagen, it uses a sample of your own skin to clone fibroblasts, the cells that produce collagen. Since this is a new procedure, its long term effects are still unknown. Make certainly sure you use a doctor experienced in this procedure and be frank with him on the results you expect to receive.
When correctly done the results should be undetectable and natural looking, giving you another weapon against wrinkles and creases in your face. Consult a qualified physician if you are keen on any of these procedures.