Collagen / Dermalogen

If you find that you look older than you feel because of facial wrinkles, often tugging and pulling at your skin, showing the mirror what you could look like, you need to know that there are better ways of smoothing out wrinkles. If you've never really been happy with your lip size, repeatedly puckering up for the mirror, imagining what it would be like to have plump lips, it's time for you to try a solution that won't make your face ache. You need to get away from the mirror, and into a Chicago Specialists associated office for a complimentary consultation to learn about the benefits of collagen.

Collagen is an injectible filler used to smooth wrinkles, erase fine lines, imrprove scars and enhance lips. A natural substance that replenishes your body's own collagen support layer, the injection is directed into the middle layer of the skin, where it plumps and essentially stretches the skin, smoothing wrinkles and lines. It works similarly when used for lip enhancement, providing an immediate enhancement to the appearance of skin and lips.

Collagen, a form of protein, has been commercially available and safely used since 1981. Results will usually last about 3-6 months, and repeat injections performed according to your preference. Performing collagen in conjunction with Botox or various peels can add enhanced benefits. There is no downtime involved in collagen treatments, so you can continue on with your day immediately aftewards.

Consultations are complimentary and price varies on the amount of product utilized. The information below is offered to provide you with more detailed information related to the products and the procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the most popular facial areas to have done?
A: Besides the lip area, many people get collagen injections for the lines that run between the nose and the corner of the mouth (nasolabial folds) and the wrinkles on the outside of the eyes.

Q: How long is one collagen session?
A: The procedure usually lasts about 30 minutes, and includes no downtime. Most people carry on with their day immediately after treatment.

Q: Do collagen results last very long?
A:Most people can plan on it lasting about 3-6 months. Results can vary depending on the area treated and muscle movement in that area. It's unfortunately not permanent, because as with the body's own collagen, implants wear away with time. Repeat treatments will most likely be desired, and the best plan for you can be worked out with your doctor or specialist.

Q:Are results immediate?:
A: Yes.

Q: Who administers the injection?
A: A variety of specialists. You always want to be sure you're working with someone who's undergone extensive training and has sufficient experience. The Chicago Specialists affiliated team includes professional aesthetic nurses who have years of training and experience.

Q:How well do collagen-containing creams work?
A: Various topical solutions certainly can work to help rejuvenate the outer layer of skin after it begins reflecting the breakdown of the body's natural collagen. However, the key ingredient to any cream or moisturizer is alpha hydroxy acid, which penetrates the deepest layers of skin, thus replenishing from the inside out. So check the contents of the product before trusting in it.