Collagen: Collagen Injections
New York City
Over the last 20 years in the U.S., millions of procedures have
been performed using Collagen Replacement Therapy® to smooth
facial lines and wrinkles.
Collagen, the most abundant natural protein found in the body, provides structural support to your skin and helps keep it looking smooth and supple. However, with time, sunlight and other factors, the collagen in your skin diminishes, your skin loses structure, and unwelcome lines and wrinkles appear.
Now, through advancements in skin science, you can get the proven
benefits of Collagen Replacement Therapy, plus more. As the first
FDA-approved injectable wrinkle correction treatment to not require
a pre-treatment skin test, CosmoDerm® and CosmoPlast® were
the first to allow you to receive treatment immediately. Made
from natural human collagen, CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast replenish
your skin’s lost collagen, restoring skin structure, and
provide immediate results with no down time.
Immediate Treatment & Immediate Results
CosmoDerm® and CosmoPlast® are injected just below the surface of the skin, filling in unwanted lines and wrinkles and adding definition to the lip border. Treatment usually takes about 30 minutes—and with no down time, you get immediate, natural looking results that last up to six months.
What is Collagen?
Collagen is a natural protein that provides structural support. It is found throughout the body in skin, muscle, tendon and bone. Fibers of collagen are woven together, like threads in fabric, to form a framework into which new cells can grow. Collagen provides the structure, texture, and shape to your skin.
What are these products?
CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast are INAMED Aesthetics’ new human collagen dermal fillers. They are treatments for smoothing wrinkles, filling furrows (deep wrinkles) and restoring the border of the lip.
Where do these products come from and how are they made?
The process begins with human dermal fibroblasts, which are the cells in the lower layer of skin (dermis) that make collagen. The cells are grown in a controlled laboratory environment, so that they behave as if they were in the human body. As the cells grow, they produce natural collagen. When the growth process is complete, the natural collagen is separated from the tissue and purified for injection.
The cell line and growth conditions used to make CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast are the same as those used for over 10 years in the manufacturing of another FDA approved device for burn and skin wound treatment. Recently, scientists developed the ability to isolate the human collagen from these laboratory-grown skin cells, which has permitted the preparation of these highly purified human collagen products.
If these products originate from human tissue, are they safe?
Yes. The dermal fibroblasts are tested for a variety of potentially harmful substances according to current FDA guidelines. As the tissue is grown, it is tested extensively to ensure quality and safety. Finally, as the collagen is separated from the tissue, it is subjected to additional steps to remove any potential or harmful viruses. The end result of this very careful testing is a safe product free from detectable viruses or potentially harmful substances. In addition to this extensive testing, it is important to recognize that CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast are derived from the same cell source that physicians have been using for years in the treatment of burns and other skin wounds.
Can anyone be treated with CosmoDerm or CosmoPlast Collagen implants?
No. Your physician will ask about your medical history to determine if you are an appropriate candidate for collagen treatment.
ComsoDerm and CosmoPlast collagen implants must not be used in people with a:
Any redness and/or visible swelling that persists for more than a few days may indicate a reaction to the material. Be sure to report this or any other questionable symptoms to your physician.
Are there any special instructions for me to follow after the treatment?
Your physician will review with you what to expect following treatment with CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast collagen. In the first 25 hours you should avoid:
How does CosmoDerm collagen differ from CosmoPlast collagen?
CosmoDerm collagen was designed especially for people with fine wrinkles or scars that are not very deep. It can be particularly effective in smoothing delicate frown and smile lines, as well as the fine creases that develop at the corners of the eyes and above and below the lips. It can also help correct certain kinds of scars.
CosmoPlast collagen was designed to treat depressions requiring a stronger treatment material. It is used for more pronounced wrinkles and scars (such as deeper scars, lines and furrows) and for areas upon which more stress is exerted (such as the corners of the mouth).
CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast collagen implants may be used alone or in conjunction with one another.
Your physician will discuss with you the potential benefits of each and suggest an appropriate course of treatment.
Which skin depressions cannot be helped by either material?
Depressions with sharp edges and narrow “ice pick” acne scars do not usually respond to these treatments.
How do collagen creams differ from injectable collagen?
Creams and moisturizers work only on the skin’s surface as a temporary cap to help retain water. CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast collagen implants, however, are medical products that are injected below the skin’s surface where wrinkles begin and where collagen replacement can help.
How will my skin look and feel immediately after treatment?
Most people feel comfortable in resuming their normal activities following treatment. Temporary puffiness of the treated areas, however, should be expected, especially with CosmoDerm collagen implant.
With both CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast collagen implants, you may also notice temporary blushing, slight bruising, and tenderness around the treatment sites. Like the puffiness, these are normal occurrences and all should clear up within a few days. Although the injected collagen material is generally not visible in the surrounding skin, some people have reported that they were initially able to feel the outline of the injected collagen. As the new collagen is included as part of your own skin, the treatment site takes on the natural look of healthy skin.
Does the Correction last forever?
No. Touch-up injections are usually needed to maintain optimal correction. Because both CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast collagen implants are similar to other parts of your skin, they may be altered by smiling, other muscle activity, and biochemical processes (such as aging and active acne) that caused the original skin depressions (such as wrinkles and scars).
Over the last 20 years in the U.S., millions of procedures have
been performed using Collagen Replacement Therapy® to smooth
facial lines and wrinkles.Collagen, the most abundant natural protein found in the body, provides structural support to your skin and helps keep it looking smooth and supple. However, with time, sunlight and other factors, the collagen in your skin diminishes, your skin loses structure, and unwelcome lines and wrinkles appear.
Now, through advancements in skin science, you can get the proven
benefits of Collagen Replacement Therapy, plus more. As the first
FDA-approved injectable wrinkle correction treatment to not require
a pre-treatment skin test, CosmoDerm® and CosmoPlast® were
the first to allow you to receive treatment immediately. Made
from natural human collagen, CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast replenish
your skin’s lost collagen, restoring skin structure, and
provide immediate results with no down time.Immediate Treatment & Immediate Results
CosmoDerm® and CosmoPlast® are injected just below the surface of the skin, filling in unwanted lines and wrinkles and adding definition to the lip border. Treatment usually takes about 30 minutes—and with no down time, you get immediate, natural looking results that last up to six months.
What is Collagen?
Collagen is a natural protein that provides structural support. It is found throughout the body in skin, muscle, tendon and bone. Fibers of collagen are woven together, like threads in fabric, to form a framework into which new cells can grow. Collagen provides the structure, texture, and shape to your skin.
What are these products?
CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast are INAMED Aesthetics’ new human collagen dermal fillers. They are treatments for smoothing wrinkles, filling furrows (deep wrinkles) and restoring the border of the lip.
Where do these products come from and how are they made?
The process begins with human dermal fibroblasts, which are the cells in the lower layer of skin (dermis) that make collagen. The cells are grown in a controlled laboratory environment, so that they behave as if they were in the human body. As the cells grow, they produce natural collagen. When the growth process is complete, the natural collagen is separated from the tissue and purified for injection.
The cell line and growth conditions used to make CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast are the same as those used for over 10 years in the manufacturing of another FDA approved device for burn and skin wound treatment. Recently, scientists developed the ability to isolate the human collagen from these laboratory-grown skin cells, which has permitted the preparation of these highly purified human collagen products.
If these products originate from human tissue, are they safe?
Yes. The dermal fibroblasts are tested for a variety of potentially harmful substances according to current FDA guidelines. As the tissue is grown, it is tested extensively to ensure quality and safety. Finally, as the collagen is separated from the tissue, it is subjected to additional steps to remove any potential or harmful viruses. The end result of this very careful testing is a safe product free from detectable viruses or potentially harmful substances. In addition to this extensive testing, it is important to recognize that CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast are derived from the same cell source that physicians have been using for years in the treatment of burns and other skin wounds.
Can anyone be treated with CosmoDerm or CosmoPlast Collagen implants?
No. Your physician will ask about your medical history to determine if you are an appropriate candidate for collagen treatment.
ComsoDerm and CosmoPlast collagen implants must not be used in people with a:
- History of serious allergic (anaphylactic) reactions.
- Known allergy to lidocaine (a local anesthetic).
Any redness and/or visible swelling that persists for more than a few days may indicate a reaction to the material. Be sure to report this or any other questionable symptoms to your physician.
Are there any special instructions for me to follow after the treatment?
Your physician will review with you what to expect following treatment with CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast collagen. In the first 25 hours you should avoid:
- Strenous exercise
- Extensive sun or heat exposure
- Alcoholic beverages
How does CosmoDerm collagen differ from CosmoPlast collagen?
CosmoDerm collagen was designed especially for people with fine wrinkles or scars that are not very deep. It can be particularly effective in smoothing delicate frown and smile lines, as well as the fine creases that develop at the corners of the eyes and above and below the lips. It can also help correct certain kinds of scars.
CosmoPlast collagen was designed to treat depressions requiring a stronger treatment material. It is used for more pronounced wrinkles and scars (such as deeper scars, lines and furrows) and for areas upon which more stress is exerted (such as the corners of the mouth).
CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast collagen implants may be used alone or in conjunction with one another.
Your physician will discuss with you the potential benefits of each and suggest an appropriate course of treatment.
Which skin depressions cannot be helped by either material?
Depressions with sharp edges and narrow “ice pick” acne scars do not usually respond to these treatments.
How do collagen creams differ from injectable collagen?
Creams and moisturizers work only on the skin’s surface as a temporary cap to help retain water. CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast collagen implants, however, are medical products that are injected below the skin’s surface where wrinkles begin and where collagen replacement can help.
How will my skin look and feel immediately after treatment?
Most people feel comfortable in resuming their normal activities following treatment. Temporary puffiness of the treated areas, however, should be expected, especially with CosmoDerm collagen implant.
With both CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast collagen implants, you may also notice temporary blushing, slight bruising, and tenderness around the treatment sites. Like the puffiness, these are normal occurrences and all should clear up within a few days. Although the injected collagen material is generally not visible in the surrounding skin, some people have reported that they were initially able to feel the outline of the injected collagen. As the new collagen is included as part of your own skin, the treatment site takes on the natural look of healthy skin.
Does the Correction last forever?
No. Touch-up injections are usually needed to maintain optimal correction. Because both CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast collagen implants are similar to other parts of your skin, they may be altered by smiling, other muscle activity, and biochemical processes (such as aging and active acne) that caused the original skin depressions (such as wrinkles and scars).
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