Collagen injections – Wrinkle

Description collagen injection

Collagen injection is used to fill wrinkles, lips, and to improve the appearance of the skin. Collagen injected into selected portions of the skin with a fine needle.

Collagen – natural protein, which is contained in the skin and in other areas of the body. An animal collagen can be used for the procedure (bovine or porcine) or the patient's own tissue. Collagen is one of several available filler options.

When is the injection of collagen?

Collagen injections – Election, cosmetic procedure. It means, that the procedure is not necessary from a medical point of view, and carried out at the request of the patient in the following cases:

• Wrinkle;
• Lip augmentation;
• To improve the appearance of scarring, compacting and smoothing the skin.

The results are usually temporary, the duration of the procedure – six months or more.

Types of wrinkles

Collagen injection can be used to fill wrinkles at the nose, mouth and forehead.

Possible complications during collagen injections

Complications are rare, but no procedure does not guarantee the absence of risk. Before, how to perform the injection of collagen, you need to know about possible complications, which may include:

• Allergic reactions;
• Cones, blisters on the skin;
• Uneven skin appearance;
• Skin rash, itch;
• Infection;
• Bleeding, bruising or swelling;
• Damage to surrounding tissues and nerves.

Factors, that may increase the risk of complications include:

• Receiving blood-thinning medicines;
• Allergies.

How is the injection of collagen?

Preparation for the procedure

Before the procedure, the doctor may do the following:

• Scans, measuring and photographing the patient's face;
• Checks allergies;
• We need to discuss taking the medicine, Supplements, and cosmetics;
• It should discuss the risks and benefits of the procedure.

Prior to injection of collagen :

• The patient usually sign an informed consent form;
• Perhaps to avoid taking aspirin and other blood-thinning medications;
• All makeup should be washed before the procedure.

Anesthesia

It can be used local anesthesia.

For injection, the mouth often used nerve blockade. This type of anesthesia blocks the nerves, responsible for pain.

Procedure collagen injections

The doctor can make marker notation in the fields, to be held injection. The patient's face is cleaned with an antibacterial agent. Local anesthesia is injected, procedures to numb the area. For small areas of anesthesia used, ice.

There are various ways, to introduce collagen:

• Serial puncture technique – the doctor will make a series of small punctures with a needle in the correct area, and introduces a small amount of collagen in each puncture site;
• Linear technique – doctor inserts a needle full length correction area and slowly enters collagen, during removal or insertion of the needle.

The lines from the marker will be thoroughly cleaned. To alleviate the discomfort and to reduce swelling may be applied ice.

This procedure is often repeated in deeper areas.

How long will collagen injure?

The procedure can take only a few minutes or slightly more depending on the injection area. The patient will be able to immediately return home after the procedure.

Will it hurt when the collagen is injected?

Anesthesia blocks pain and discomfort. Some injections are carried out without anesthesia, When they are carried out, soreness may be felt.

You need to ask a doctor about medicines, which will help relieve pain and swelling after the procedure

Patient care after collagen injection

Care in a hospital

Immediately after treatment, staff can provide the following assistance:

• Clean your face;
• The ice is applied or the procedure is processed by a soothing ointment.

Home Care

Upon returning home, you need to perform the following actions, to ensure the normal recovery:

• We need to take prescribed medication;
• You can apply ice to the place of the procedure, to reduce swelling. The tumor disappears within a few hours or several days maximum;
• You cannot touch the injection area;
• You need to apply makeup, without affecting the procedure;
• Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions.

Contact a physician after injection of collagen

After returning home, you need to see a doctor, If the following symptoms:

• Increased pain, redness, bleeding or swelling;
• A rash or hives;
• Other skin rashes;
• Uneven skin appearance;
• Other questions about collagen injections.