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Skin Fillers
Do I always need to have a skin test?
There are many forms of Collagen skin fillers, many of which are non allergic so treatment can start immediately with no skin test.
Does it hurt
Collagen replacement therapy does involve injections with very fine needles, depending on which area is being treated this can cause a slight discomfort. Pain relief in the form of a mild local anaesthetic is often used. Most people say that the treatment is uncomfortable rather than painful. A couple of paracetamol an hour before the treatment is advisable to help with the discomfort.
How often will I need treatment?
There are many different factors which will dictate this. Everyones skin is different and will absorb the implants at a different rate thus affecting time scale. Also to be taken into account are the type of implants that you choose, we offer a variety of implants as described in the services section of this site. As a rule of thumb, top up treatments will be required about twice a year to keep your look fresh, however, some people do have one off treatments for special occasions such as weddings and christmas celebrations.
Is collagen replacement therapy a risky procedure?
The collagen replacement implants used in this treatment are highly purified forms of collagen taken from natural sources. These are very similar to the natural collagen that is found in the human body. Animal collagen has been used in a variety of medical applications for over 100 years now, these applications include treatment of sutures and replacing faulty heart valves. Skin tests are performed to check compatibility with Collagen, only about 1% of people do experience a mild allergic type reaction usually in the form of redness, itching or slight swelling around the tested area.
What happens to the collagen afterwards?
The injected collagen does not stay in the skin forever, it is gradually absorbed into the body as with natural collagen.