Collagen Injections

Description:
Collagen, also known as Zyderm or Zyplast, is an injectable filler used to fine lines and wrinkles and to improve appearance the around the lips and eyes. Patients love the full lips and youthful skin collagen can give them plus the body creates collagen naturally, thus it is simply absorbed after about 6 months if the patient decides to cease treatments.

The Procedure:
Collagen is injected under the skin of the treatment area. It fills in fine lines and wrinkles and increases the firmness of the skin leading to a fuller wrinkle free appearance. The Results of a collagen injection are immediate.

Time Required:
The injections take between 15-30 minutes based on the number of areas treated.

In/Out Patient:
Outpatient

Side Effects:
Side effects are rare and mild; some patients may experience swelling and sensitivity, which usually dissipates after a few days.

Risks:
Collagen injection is a relatively risk-free procedure.

Duration of Results:
The duration of results vary by patients but 3-6 months is normal.

Recovery Time:
There is no recovery time from this procedure; patients can resume normal activity minutes after the injection.

Insurance:
A Collagen Injection is a cosmetic procedure not covered by insurance.

Level of Discomfort:
None. The treatment is as painful as any regular injection.

Also Known As:
Injectables, fillers, lip fillers, collagan, collegen, lip liners, wrinkle removal, zyderm, zyplast