Facial Collagen Injections: Features and Warnings

Collagen injections are used to restore the youthfulness of the skin and correct facial contours. This procedure allows not only to solve the aesthetic problems that have arisen, but also to prevent the aging process and the formation of deep wrinkles, creases, and blemishes.

What is it for

In youth, collagen is synthesized by the body, and its amount is quite enough to provide nutrition to the cells. Skin saturated with collagen looks healthy, young, radiant and well-groomed. But over time, these processes slow down, cell nutrition deteriorates, which leads to the appearance of wrinkles and flabbiness of the skin. A significant role in this is played by bad habits, stress, as well as unfavorable environmental conditions. 

Most anti-aging skin care products have collagen in their composition, but there is little effect when applied superficially. Active ingredients simply cannot reach the deeper layers of the skin. Therefore, the way out of the situation was collagen injections. It is used in various concentrations and in combination with additional substances. These nuances are selected by the doctor, based on the condition and needs of the patient's skin.

Pros and cons of the procedure

Many believe that this procedure will help solve all problems and stay young and beautiful for a long time. But not everything is so clear-cut here. 

Pros:

• normalization of natural regenerative processes in the body;
• transformation of the skin, the return of tissues to a healthy state;
• prolonged action (in comparison with hyaluronic acid, collagen is excreted from the body much longer);
• high efficiency.

Collagen injections under the eyes, forehead, cheeks, chin really give results. But the recovery period is quite long (about a week) – and this is one of the main disadvantages. Patients experience redness, swelling, swelling, soreness. But if you follow all the recommendations of the doctor, then all unpleasant manifestations should soon disappear. The effect is visible almost immediately, but you can finally talk about the result after about 15 days. After that, within six months, you can enjoy smooth, elastic and toned skin.

The main rules and restrictions of the recovery period:

• do not touch your face with your hands once again;
• give up cosmetics for a while;
• avoid water procedures;
• treat the puncture sites with an antiseptic;
• sleep on a high pillow and only on your back;
• stay out of the sun less and use a protective cream;
• exclude alcohol, strong coffee, tea from the diet.

Facial collagen therapy has many contraindications – pregnancy, lactation, individual intolerance to drugs, blood clotting disorders, severe chronic diseases.

Indications

Collagen injections in the face can be used to eliminate:

• uneven terrain;
• wrinkles;
• post-acne and other consequences of acne;
• scars
• scars;
• insufficient volume of lips and cheekbones;
• stretch marks;
• sagging oval face.

Therefore, many choose collagen for facial rejuvenation, injections of which can be done in any other problematic parts of the body. Compared to other injection methods, collagen rejuvenation is characterized by a more stable result, so it is suitable for those who save their time.

Collagen injections in the face are most often given between the ages of 35 and 60. No special indications are needed, the client's desire is enough for the procedure.

Procedure steps

The procedure is characterized by a minimal traumatic effect, as the doctor uses the thinnest needle.

Collagen injections for the face are carried out according to the following scheme:

1. Thorough cleansing of the skin from impurities and makeup.
2. Disinfection of the skin with an antiseptic.
3. The application of an anesthetic, most often a cream.
4. The injections themselves. In this case, the patient must be in an upright position. However, when injecting collagen into the lips, you need to sit. The technique of injections may differ depending on the goals.
5. Final treatment with an antiseptic.

The session does not last long – from 20 minutes to an hour. The number of procedures is prescribed by the beautician. To remove wrinkles, 2-3 sessions are enough. Collagen injections from scars or scars are done about 5-7 times. The interval between procedures should be at least 3 weeks.

Prices depend on the composition, volume of the drug, the concentration of the collagen solution, the complexity of the correction. When choosing a clinic and a doctor, it is necessary to pay attention to the reputation and qualifications of specialists, since the procedure is quite complicated. It is also very important to use proven drugs with proven effectiveness from reliable companies. This is the only way to guarantee the safety and effectiveness of the rejuvenation procedure.