Collagen
Replacement Therapy Collagen is a natural protein that provides
structural support to most tissues in the body. In the skin, collagen provides
texture, resiliency, and shape, but over time may break down, creating lines and
facial furrows. Collagen treatment effectively removes most signs of aging
and brings back the youthful face once again. Collagen Replacement Therapy is
a proven, non-surgical treatment from which you can obtain immediate results.
Collagen Replacement therapy replenishes the skin's natural collagen. The natural
appearance of your skin may be enhanced as the contour of the support structure
is restored. By supplementing your skin's own collagen, Collagen Replacement Therapy
helps smooth facial lines, as well as some types of depressed scars.
Collagen
implants have set the standard for smoothing facial lines, wrinkles and scars
and providing lip border definition. Treatment with collagen implants remain the
leading, safe and effective procedure for replenishing the skin's natural collagen.
As with any medical procedure, it is important to fully understand the benefits
and risks associated with the procedure. Collagen implants:
• Are made of purified bovine (cow) collagen that is used to replenish
the skin's natural collagen and smooth facial lines and wrinkles.
•
Contain a numbing agent called lidocaine, that is used to help ensure patients'
comfort during the injection procedure.
• Are produced in various
formulations for smoothing facial lines, wrinkles and scars, and for providing
lip border definition.
Advantages of Collagen:
• Patients are totally recovered in two or three hours..
• Considered safe if performed properly.
•
Improvement is immediate, and correction is achieved in just one treatment session.
Disadvantages of Collagen:
• About
3 percent of the population is allergic to collagen.
• your
body will consume the collagen and it will gradually disappear.
•
Frequent Treatments may be necessary | 
