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Collagen / Dermalogen
Collagen and Dermalogen are filler materials that can smooth wrinkles,
improve scarring, and enhance the lips. When used to treat facial
areas, these natural fillers will stimulate your body's own collagen
layer, producing an immediately-replenished skin tone.
In a quick and easy in-office procedure, collagen and dermalogen
implants are injected into the natural collagen layer just under
the surface of the skin. Because the implants are made of a natural
substance, the body recognizes them as their own. Results are immediate.
This process usually takes about a half hour, and most patients
get back to their regular routine right after it's done.
Most patients enjoy the smoothing results
of these implants for about 3 to 6 months, although the exact duration
of results can vary based on the area being treated and the extent
of treatment. The collagen dermalogen implants can wear down with
time, so most patients pursue repeat procedures. You can work with
your doctor to determine the treatment plan that will most benefit
your needs.
Some topical creams and moisturizers may help to rejuvenate the
outer layer of skin and help the appearance of results. However,
the key ingredient for treatment of the important sublayers of
the skin is alpha hydroxy acids. If a topical solution lacks this
ingredient, it will not reach those deep layers, and thus will
not have the replenishing effect of collagen or dermalogen implants.
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