Collagen injections to face wrinkles and permanently eliminate them

 

The use of collagen, in the form of localized injections to mask facial wrinkles, is a widespread and well-known way to erase the traces of wrinkles. Although this substance has recently come under fierce competition with the widespread use of hyaluronic acid as an alternative, it still retains a good standing, especially as it is the most effective solution for thin or fragile skin. If you want to know more about collagen and its use in aesthetic medicine, we recommend reading this article.

Why is collagen used to remove wrinkles?

Collagen is found in the skin and mainly works to maintain its freshness, consistency and softness. This substance is also spread at the level of cartilage, ligaments and tendons that connect the muscles. With age, the body’s collagen stock gradually decreases just as the skin’s softness and elasticity decreases. By decreasing this substance, the skin experiences a contraction and skin fractures that lead to the formation of wrinkles.

So, to counteract the wrinkles that are emerging in different areas, it is resorted to injecting these areas topically with collagen to compensate for the original amount that has disappeared. This type of treatment is resorted to to hide superficial, small wrinkles as well as light scars.

The collagen derived from the skin of cows for many years. However, since 2003, it has been replaced by a methylated substance, which has properties similar to that of human collagen and is also natural and biodegradable. This substance exists on different types that differ in concentration and bifurcation. The more complex this substance is, the longer its effect lasts.

How is collagen injected?

First of all, you should know that collagen injections should be performed in specialized clinics and under the supervision of a plastic surgeon.

The doctor begins with local anesthesia of the area to be injected, especially when it comes to sensitive areas such as the lips and areas around the mouth. In general, the injection process causes little pain.

He then injects collagen, using fine needles, into the wrinkle area until the blanks are filled and the skin fractures repaired. In some cases, the doctor may resort to doing consecutive injections of collagen underwrinkles.

One serving lasts between 20 and 30 minutes. Two or three quotas are recommended, with the interval between two and three weeks. It is also recommended to stay away from sun exposure for 4 weeks.

One serving costs between 15 and 300 euros, and the price varies depending on the dose to be injected. The results are based on the expertise and skill of the attending physician, but are often immediate and good. The effect of the substance lasts from 6 months to a year at most.

Are there side effects of using collagen?

Collagen injections may know some side effects but remain very limited. Redness and puffiness of the skin were observed in some cases, but these symptoms disappeared within the two days after the cosmetic procedure.

Injections of this substance may leave a temporary light mark in people with light skin. Pregnant and lactating women are advised to avoid such intervention.

What is self-collagen?

Intended collagen self: collagen extracted from the body of the person treated. Where the person is anesthetized, and some grease is extracted from the butt area, for example, then this grease is grinded and discarded to extract collagen, which is later used to mask the wrinkles of the same person.

This method guarantees very positive and outstanding results, but the process of extracting collagen from a person’s body is rather difficult, requiring very high sterilization and precautionary procedures.

Do creams containing collagen do the trick?

Creams containing collagen soften the skin and give it freshness and softness. It does not mask wrinkles, however, because the collagen composition it contains does not allow it to penetrate the skin and reach the bottomwrinkles to fill voids and treat skin fractures.