Collagen Injections in Beverly Hills
Injectables & Fillers
What are Collagen Injections?
A dermal filler - Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that provides support to various parts of the human body: the skin, the joints, the bones and the ligaments.
What are the advantages of having Collagen Injections?
- Fill frown lines, forehead lines, crows feet, marionette lines
- Fills lip borders
- A younger more "refreshed" appearance
Cosmoderm is used for fine facial lines.
Cosmoplast is used for moderate to deep facial lines and to restore the lip border.
Who is a good candidate for Collagen Injections?
If you have:
- Smile lines, frown lines, marionette lines and crows feet
- If you have an uneven lip border
Is an allergy test needed prior to a Collagen Injection treatment?
No, we use human collagen. Only when using bovine collagen do you need an allergy test prior to treatment.
What does a Collagen Injection treatment involve?
Injecting the filler into specific areas in the face to achieve your desired look.
How long does a Collagen Injection treatment take?
A facial treatment takes about 30 minutes.
How many Collagen Injection treatments are required?
Usually only one treatment is needed to achieve the desired result.
How long does it take to recover from Collagen Injections?
There is no downtime.
When can I expect to see results from my Collagen Injection treatment?
Results are immediate. Over filling may be necessary as excess fluid is absorbed over the first few days.
When can I go back to work/resume my normal activities after having Collagen Injections?
Immediately.
How long will the results from having Collagen Injections last?
It is a semi-permanent filler: results last from 3-6 months.
What are my alternatives to having Collagen Injections?
Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that provides support to various parts of the human body: the skin, the joints, the bones and the ligaments. Injectable collagen, is derived from purified bovine collagen. The purification process creates a product similar to human collagen. Injectable collagen received approval from the Food and Drug Administration in 1981.
Collagen is used primarily to fill wrinkles, lines and scars on the face and sometimes the neck, back and chest. Treatment with collagen can begin after a skin test determines that the patient is not allergic to the substance. The collagen is injected using a fine needle inserted at several points along the edge of the treatment site. Occasionally some bruising or swelling will occur after treatment, but it is usually minor. Any redness that appears in the injected site usually disappears within 24 hours.
With collagen injectables no additional anesthetic is needed as the anesthetic agent lidocaine is mixed in with the collagen. Sometimes a topical cream anesthetic is used as well.
Collagen injections are generally off limits for pregnant women, individuals who are allergic to beef or bovine products, patients who suffer from autoimmune diseases, and those who are allergic to lidocaine.
In the initial consultation the surgeon will evaluate the face and discuss the patient's goals and expectations.
To learn more about how a specific cosmetic procedure can help improve your appearance and outlook on life, call our Beverly Hills Cosmetic Plastic Surgery expert, Dr. David Sadaat, today at (800) 351-6341.
