| Collagen
/ Dermalogen
Collagen and Dermalogen are two fillers materials that are
utilized to erase lines, fill scars and augment lip areas.
New Image associated staff has been featured on manufacturer
training videos and has spoken at both The American Academy
of Dermatology and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Our staff often utilizes The Ultra Peel and Botox to round
out the treatment benefits of Collagen and Dermalogen. A substantial
benefit of all these treatments is that there is no down time
and normal activity can be resumed immediately. Consultations
are complimentary and price varies on the amount of product
utilized. The information below is offered to provide you
with more detailed information related to the products and
the procedures.
General Product Information
Q: How do Collagen & Dermalogen
implants work?
A: Implants are natural substances that replenish the natural
collagen support layer beneath the skin. These implants are
injected just beneath the skin's surface, where the body commonly
accepts them as its own. Treatment implants provide an immediate,
visible difference in the appearance of skin.
Q: What facial areas are treated
by Collagen & Dermalogen implants?
A: Collagen & Dermalogen implants are used to smooth lines,
wrinkles and scars, as well as to provide lip border definition.
Common treatment areas include the lines between the nose
and the corner of the mouth (nasolabial folds) and marionette
lines (oral commissures).
Implant Procedure
A: Collagen & Dermalogen implants are administered with
a fine gauge needle during a simple non-surgical, in-office
procedure.
Q: How long does the procedure
take?
A: The procedure takes generally 30 minutes, and most patients
return to their normal routine immediately following treatment.
Q: How long will results last?
A: ost patients should be able to see the results of their
treatment for three to six months. The amount of time treatment
results will last varies depending on the area of the face
treated, the amount of material used and the amount of material
used and the amount of muscle movement in the treatment area.
Like the body's own natural collagen, implants wear down
over time. An ongoing series of customized treatments can
preserve the look that is desired. Patients should consult
their doctor who can recommend a personalized program that
meets each individual's needs and optimizes the treatment
outcome.
Q: How long will it take to see
results:
A: Results are immediately visible.
Q: Who can perform the procedure?
A: Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons
and aesthetic doctors use implants in their practices. Nurses,
who are trained as collagen specialists, administer implant
treatments under supervision and guidance of a doctor.
Q: Are creams containing collagen
enough to smooth out?
A: Once collagen begins to naturally wear down during the
aging process, there is no way to reverse the breakdown. Topical
solutions such as creams and moisturizers can work to rejuvenate
the epidermis or outer layers of the skin. However, unless
creams (with or without collagen) and moisturizers include
ingredients such as alpha hydroxy acids, they do not penetrate
deeper layers of skin and therefore, have no effect on replenishing
the collagen under the skin.
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