Dermal fillers include Collagen Stimulating Injections. Depending on the type, they can provide instant volume while also stimulating collagen formation over 3-6 months.
Collagen is a structural protein that contributes to the youthful appearance of facial tissues. After the body has broken down the filler, collagen can last for many years.
Collagen-boosting injections are temporary and irreversible, which distinguishes them from dermal fillers. They have a longer lifespan than dermal fillers and also encourage the formation of collagen (neocollagenesis). Collagen formation enhances results over a 3-6 month period, thus it is crucial not to inject too much of a collagen stimulator.
Collagen-stimulating injections can be used in a variety of facial areas (and body). The under eyes, nose, and lips are the only places where they are not injected. There is an additional treatment area for a special type of collagen stimulating injection known as powder filler. This is the non surgical BBL. Injecting powder filler into the buttocks can assist to generate collagen and improve the shape of the buttock region over time. It is great for individuals with minor contour anomalies or who want to keep their buttocks looking young.
The risks of collagen stimulating injections include:
- Bruising;
- Swelling;
- Redness and local tenderness;
- Mild and temporary headache;
- Infections;
- Nodules (firm lumps);
- Foreign body reactions including granulomas (where the body identifies the filler as foreign material and reacts to it, forming local swelling, redness, pain and scar tissue)
- Allergic reactions;
- Over or under correction;
- Asymmetry;
- Lumps (possibly due to over injection of filler);
- Loss of vision (extremely rare));
- Stroke (extremely rare);
- Skin ischaemia and necrosis (if ischaemia is not treated promptly): this occurs when blood flow is impeded by dermal filler and the skin loses its blood supply.
It is critical to recognise and acknowledge that the risks of collagen stimulating injections are greater, as these products cannot be reversed.
Collagen-stimulating injections are better suited for people seeking subtle enhancements, those with a long-term goal of gracefully ageing, or those seeking long-lasting and natural collagen-based volume who are willing to bear the higher risks of this procedure.
Collagen stimulating injections are a strong and safe approach to revitalize the face when done correctly.
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