| Procedure |
Plump up creased, furrowed, or sunken facial skin; add fullness to lips and backs of hands. Works best on thin, dry, light-colored skin. |
| Length |
15 minutes to one hour per session. |
| Anesthesia |
- Collagen: usually none; local may be included with the injection.
- Fat: local.
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| In/Outpatient |
Outpatient. |
| Side Effects |
Temporary stinging, throbbing ,or burning sensation; faint redness, swelling, excess fullness. |
| Risks |
- Collagen: allergic reaction including rash, hives, swelling, or flu-like symptoms;
- Possible triggering of connective tissue or autoimmune diseases (A skin test is required before collagen treatment to determine whether an allergy exists).
- Both: Contour irregularities, infection.
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| Duration of Results |
Variable; a few months to one year. |
