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Collagen
Replacement Therapy
 The
supportive layers under the surface of your skin are formed of
collagen - a natural substance that gives your skin a youthful
resilience, texture and shape. As we age, our faces gradually show
the effects of gravity, sun exposure and years of facial muscle
movement. The underlying tissues that keep our skin looking smooth
and youthful begin to break down, leaving laugh lines, crow's feet
and frown lines.
To counteract this ageing process we can use soft tissue fillers to
help fill these lines and creases and restore a more youthful
looking appearance. They can also be used to plump up sunken areas
of the face caused by acne scars and old facial injuries as well as
adding fullness to lips and cheeks.
The technique involves implanting soft tissue fillers into the skin
in order to act as a pad or cushion to gently stretch the wrinkles
out of your skin. These fillers exert gentle pressure from below and
give your skin layers back their natural firmness and elasticity.
This technique is well established and used by many men and women
worldwide to keep their skin looking youthful.
Collagen
Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that is found in the
layers of your skin. The Collagen used in this process is a highly
purified form of collagen taken from a natural source; it can be
used in many different medical applications such as sutures and
replacing faulty heart valves. Collagen Replacement Therapy has been
available now for more than 30 years and has benefited more than 1
million people worldwide.
As collagen is a protein it is important to carry out a skin test
before proceeding with the treatment, this is done by a simple
injection in the forearm, which is then left for 4 weeks to help
rule out any allergic reactions.
The collagen used in this treatment is very similar to the collagen
found naturally in your skin; it reacts in a similar way and is
gradually absorbed into the body. This means that the treatment will
need topping up from time to time to keep the new look. Everyone's
skin is different but as a rule a top-up is required about twice a
year, however, treatments can be applied as and when required.
The
Results
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A skin wrinkle
before treatment |
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After treatment |
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Filling of a scar
on the cheek |
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Smoothing fore
head lines |
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Treatment of crows
feet |
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