COLLAGEN

Collagen is actually part of the natural support structure of your skin. Wrinkles form when this natural collagen thins. This loss is mostly a factor of aging, but exposure, pollution, health, heredity and lifestyle also play roles. Without enough collagen, wrinkles and lines start to form whenever the skin moves.

Collagen replacement therapy (using Zyderm and Zyplast collagen implants), replenishes the skin’s collagen layer, smoothing lines and wrinkles, and adding definition to lip borders from the inside out. And results are immediate.

Zyderm and Zyplast collagen implants are natural products derived from highly purified bovine collagen that is injected just under the surface of the skin. Like your own collagen, your body eventually absorbs this collagen so ongoing treatments are necessary to maintain results. If you discontinue treatments, the new collagen is simply reabsorbed and your face gradually returns to it’s natural contours.

Prior to the procedure you will need two skin tests. The test will determine if you are allergic to collagen. If both tests are negative you can start your first collagen procedure.

If need be make yourself more comfortable by applying a topical numbing medication such as Elamax one hour before the procedure to take away some discomfort.

While healing time varies, many people return to work the same day. People absorb collagen at varying rates, but treatments generally last 3 to 6 months.