Collagen is the main protein of our connective tissue. It is abundant in all mammals and comprises about 25% of an animal’s total protein content in the body! It provides much of the “substance” of the skin. Unfortunately, time and ultraviolet light from the sun break down collagen and our skin loses some of its volume leading to wrinkles.
Collagen and its derivatives are widely used for different purposes. You can find collagen in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and photography products. Collagen is also used for industrial products and surgical purposes. But the most well-known use for it that we all know of is for cosmetic enhancement.
One of the most common cosmetic treatments using collagen is the treatment of fine wrinkles. Using collagen products such as Cosmoderm or Cosmoplast, this procedure is performed to treat fine lines and wrinkles but it can also be used to reduce visibility of shallow scars, particularly on the face. Deeper folds and wrinkles may be treated with the hyaluronic acid fillers Juvederm and Restylane. Doctors do these procedures to provide volume to the dermis of the skin, which lessens as time passes. True collagen is most commonly used to treat fine, etched lines, particularly around the mouth.
Collagen injection takes only a few minutes to complete. Its effect, though, can last up to three months and Juvederm and Restylane may last up to twelve months. A little discomfort during the procedure is normal. With so many filler options available, it is important for you to consult with a skilled physician to choose the right treatment for you.
The number of cosmetic procedures performed increases significantly every year, and Atlanta has one of the highest numbers of cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. Everywhere, there is a growing interest in caring for skin and retaining or regaining its youthful glow. This is evident in the increasing number of “Medi-spas” around the city and the number of dermatologists who are offering collagen injection treatment.
Dr. Ross Campbell is a board-certified dermatologist who graduated from the University of Georgia and Medical College of Georgia. He completed a Surgery and Plastic Surgery internship in Seattle and dermatology residence at Brown University. He has invested additional years of fellowship training to excel in Mohs surgery and cosmetic dermatology. He has performed almost 5,000 Mohs surgery cases as of this writing, and is an expert in different cosmetic surgery procedures including the collagen treatment. Currently, he is the founder of Georgia Skin Cancer & Aesthetic Dermatology, with locations in Lake Oconee and Athens Georgia.
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