Collagen Injections

Collagen injections, such as BioCell II, are in the family of soft-tissue liquid fillers. These injections can help fill in lines and creases, temporarily restoring a smoother, more youthful-looking appearance. Most often, collagen injections treat facial areas, such as laugh lines and creases. Collagen injections can also add fullness to the lips and cheeks.

Collagen Treatment Procedure

Using a series of collagen injections, Dr. Freedman can raise the treated area, smoothing wrinkles and creases. Individuals who are interested in receiving collagen injections must, during the consultation, make sure they are qualified—due to the ingredients in collagen injections, people who are allergic to dietary beef or lidocaine, or who have had reactions to collagen injections should not receive injectable collagen. A skin patch test is performed prior to any collagen injections to check for allergic reactions.

Collagen is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultrafine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. The treatment is simple and the results are nearly instantaneous. Patients who receive collagen injections report little discomfort after treatment and seldom require pain medication even after the local anesthetic wears off. Collagen injections usually take only a few minutes, with results lasting up to six months.