How does collagen injection work?
Collagen injections boost the skin’s natural collagen. Since collagen is responsible for skin elasticity and strength, increasing or restoring its amount improves the natural beauty of the skin. Currently, there are various kinds of collagen products available in the market. Zyplast and Zyderm are bovine derived collagen treatments that are used to replenish the amount of collagen in the skin. These two substances are injected just beneath the skin, particularly in the dermis where the substances are readily accepted by the body. Meanwhile, CosmoPlast and CosmoDerm are bioengineered human collagen treatments. These products are more advantageous considering that they do not require a skin test before the initial collagen treatment. Collagen should be injected into your skin only by a trained and experienced health care professional. Other Injectable Fillers • Artecol – This filler material is synthetic. As such, patients who use this substance have a higher risk of experiencing allergi
