Collagen and Injectable Fillers (cont.)
Other Injectable Fillers
- Artecoll is a synthetic filler material. Because it's synthetic, you are at higher risk of having an allergic reaction
to it than if you got an injection of collagen or fat, but it lasts much longer than those options.
- Autologen is an injection of your own collagen, extracted from another place on your body. There's no risk of allergic
reaction, however, the results are only temporary. This may be good for people who aren't ready to commit to a permanent result.
- Dermalogen is collagen extracted from deceased human donors. It's also called injectable Human Tissue Matrix. This is
also a temporary fix, but your body should not reject it.
- Fascia injections use a specific type of connective tissue harvested either from your own body or from a deceased human
donor. It can be implanted surgically or injected. The main drawback is that within a year of injection, your body will reabsorb
the fascia.
- Fat from your own thighs or abdomen can be also be injected. There's no risk of allergic reaction and you may achieve
permanent results. This can also be implanted surgically.
- HylaForm is a material created from natural body substances. There's no risk of infection, but you will need repeated
treatments to maintain the result as it's only a temporary fix.
- Restylane is a clear gel.
It contains hyaluronic acid, which naturally occurs in humans, so there's
little chance for an allergic reaction. It's biodegradable, so your body will
absorb it within about six months of the injection.
What Can I Expect?
You should expect to receive a small injection of local anesthesia to numb
the area being treated. Remember, there is a possibility of slight bruising, and you may experience puffiness, redness and
tenderness around the treated site.
It's important to discuss with your physician exactly what you can expect from each
treatment. Together, you can prioritize which facial areas are most important to you and discuss how many treatments you may
need and the estimated cost. It's important to know that one treatment may not remove every line on your face.
Depending on the substance injected, you may need continued treatments to maintain the smoothing effect.
Next: How Many Injections Will I Need? »
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