Collegen Injections and Lip Augmentation

Collagen is one of several "fillers" that are used to erase wrinkles between the lips and the cheeks (nasolabial fold) and above the upper lip. This can correct the droop around the mouth corners. It is also used to "plump" the lips and create a fuller, poutier look.

Topical anesthesia (a cream) can be used to make this procedure more comfortable, though in most cases this is not necessary.

Effects last three to five months, after repeated injections less collagen may be needed to maintain the effect.

Skin testing is required before collagen can be administered to make sure that an allergic reaction doesn't occur. This needs to be done approximately one month prior to the collagen injection.

Thinking it may be time to consider a collagen treatment to reduce those wrinkles you have been seeing in the mirror? Not sure what collagen is or what a treatment involves?

Collagen is a class of organic compounds that are the most abundant proteins in the animal kingdom. It occurs widely in tendons, ligaments, teeth, cartilage, and other connective tissues. Collagen is the most important building block in the human body because it is the tie that binds the body together. It accounts for over 33 percent of the human body's protein and 75 percent of skin.

Collagen is one of several fillers used to erase wrinkles between the lips and the cheeks (nasolabial fold) and above the upper lip. This can correct the droop around the mouth corners. It is also used to plump the lips and create a fuller, poutier look.

Small amounts of the collagen are injected directly into areas where the body's own collagen has been damaged. This raises the depressions to an even level with the surrounding skin, minimizing lines and scars, improving texture, and creating a softer more even tone to the skin. Topical anesthesia (a cream) can be used to make this procedure more comfortable, though in most cases this is not necessary.

There are two forms of collagen that may be used in treatment, Zyderm and Zyplast. They may be used alone or in conjunction with one another. Zyderm can effectively treat small or surface problems such as frown lines, creases at the corners of the eyes, creases above or below the lips, and shallow scars. Zyplast is used to treat deeper depressions requiring a stronger material. It works well on more severe scars, lines, and furrows, such as those often appearing in the corners of the mouth.

The effects of collagen injections last three to five months. After repeated injections less collagen may be required to maintain the effect.

Skin testing is required before collagen can be administered to make sure that an allergic reaction doesn't occur. This needs to be done approximately one month prior to the collagen injection. Does collagen sound like the option you have been looking for to reduce your wrinkles? Call us today, and set up an appointment to discuss how collagen treatments can improve your appearance.