Collagen is a substance that occurs naturally in the second layer of skin. It acts as a support structure for the skin, and provides a framework for the growth of cells and blood vessels. As a person ages, the constant stress of smiling and squinting causes the collagen to break down.

Creams that have collagen in them only serve as moisturizers and can do nothing to replace lost collagen under the skin. In most cases, collagen lost to wrinkles and lines can be replaced with a series of injections under the skin using Purified Bovine Collagen Bovine collagen can be purchased by plastic surgeons from an FDA approved source.

There are new techniques being developed that allow the harvesting of a patients own collagen for re-injection. One of our board certified plastic surgeons will determine if collagen replacement is the best choice for you. A series of collagen injections takes less than 1 hour and can be performed on an outpatient basis.

The number of injections is determined by your age and skin condition. Minimal redness at injection sites and swelling are common, however symptoms usually diminish within a few hours of the procedure. The results of collagen injections last about 3 months. Your surgeon can discuss these options with you in greater detail.

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