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Collagen is a popular and proven product that has been available to patients for about 18 years. More than one million patients worldwide have used collagen products. Collagen has enjoyed particular success as a lip enhancement product. This filler produces a full, puffy look to the lips that is enjoyed by San Diego patients and Hollywood stars alike.
Not only is it a great product for the lips, Collagen is also indicated for facial lines and wrinkles that make you look older. It is effective for the nasolabial folds (the line between the nose and the corner of your mouth), as well. Collagen provides immediate and visible results. But like most fillers on the market, Collagen is metabolized by the body, so the results are not permanent. Usually, the results last about three months.
There are two variations of the collagen product: one is made from bovine collagen and one is made from human collagen. The products that are bovine based are Zyderm and Zyplast. You must have a skin test 30 days prior to an injection of Zyderm or Zyplast to determine if you have any allergic reaction. The more recent collagen products that are human based are called CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast. No skin test is required with these products, but they cost slightly more.
Injectables, including Collagen, are a great way to quickly and easily deal with aging and other facial skin issues. At La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, we offer a range of injectables, and all the treatments are done by physicians. We believe this standard of care is very important. If you choose La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, a board certified plastic surgeon or a board certified dermatologist will give you your injection.
There is finesse required when injecting collagen, as it is injected at several points along or under the area being treated. When injectables are administered by a qualified physician, patients find that complications are infrequent and are usually minor in nature. Injectables, including Collagen, have a minor degree of pain associated with the injection process. But that is diminished because the anesthetic lidocaine is mixed in with the collagen, and pre-treatment with a topical numbing cream can further reduce discomfort.
If you think Collagen may be right for you or you're thinking about injectables in general, call us toll free at 800-942-2816 to make an appointment or to get more information. We can tell you why so many patients in La Jolla and San Diego use Collagen and other injectables. Since you have curiosity about this topic, we suggest you also read information on this website about Restylane and Artefill. For even more information about Collagen, you can use this link to visit the manufacturer's website allerganandinamed.com, or visit our website at www.ljcsc.com .
Note
The specific risks and the suitability of Collagen for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation with a physician. All procedures have some degree of risk. The information provided here is not a substitute for a consultation.
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