| Collagen / Fat Injectable Fillers What
is soft tissue augmentation?
Collagen/fat injectable fillers, also called soft tissue augmentation, is done in order to
correct wrinkles, depressions in the skin, and/or scarring. The procedure involves
injecting a substance (collagen and/or fat) into the skin in order to plump or fill-up the
area being treated. The result of the procedure is usually not permanent and touch-up
injections may be needed every 3 to 12 months. For some, however, the collagen injections
can stimulate the body's own production of collagen, lengthening the time necessary
between follow-up injections.
What is injectable collagen?
Similar to collagen, a natural protein found in humans, injectable collagen is made from
cows. This protein gives support and structure to skin, bones, ligaments, and other body
parts. Collagen-related fillers from tissue donors or self-donated are generally utilized
to treat wrinkles, scars, and facial lines.
What is injectable fat?
Injecting one's own fat to correct skin defects is called microlipoinjection. It
includes the transfer or recycling of fat from one body area to another allowing the
surgeon to recontour the skin. With a tiny needle, the fat is extracted and then
reinjected into the selected site. This is often a favored treatment choice since it
involves the use of one's own fat eliminating the risk of allergic reactions.
Possible complications associated with collagen treatments:
- allergic collagen reactions
In order to avoid an allergic reaction, two skin tests are performed to determine if the
patient is allergic to collagen.
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