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The way your skin looks is directly related to the way your skin is
supported. Collagen is actually part of the natural support structure of
your skin. Wrinkles form when this natural collagen layer thins during the
course of aging. Other factors that weaken the collagen fibers include
exposure to the environment, disease, injury, heredity and lifestyle.
CosmoDerm® and CosmoPlast® dermal fillers, made of highly
purified human-based collagen, can be injected into your skin to fill
certain lines and deep facial wrinkles. Based on the results of a clinical
study conducted by Allergan, a pretreatment skin test, to determine if you
might have an allergic response, is not required. .
CosmoDerM® and CosmoPlast® dermal fillers are injected into the
collagen layer just below the surface of the skin, and are used to fill in
unwanted lines and wrinkles and restore the border of the lip. Treatment
results are immediate and may last anywhere from three to six months,
depending on the area being treated and the amount of collagen used
to achieve optimal correction. Without ongoing treatments, the injected
collagen is gradually absorbed by the body and your face returns to its
original appearance of the skin surface.
How does CosmoDerm® dermal filler differ
from CosmoPlast® dermal filler?
CosmoDerm® dermal filler was designed especially for people with
fine wrinkles or scars that are not very deep. It can be particularly
effective in smoothing delicate frown and smile lines, as well as the fine
creases that develop at the corners of the eyes, and above and below
the lips. It can also help correct certain kinds of scars
CosmoPlast® dermal filler was designed to treat depressions
requiring a stronger treatment material. It is used for more pronounced
wrinkles and scars (such as deeper scars, lines, and furrows) and for
areas upon which more stress is exerted (such as the corners of
the mouth).
CosmoDerm® and CosmoPlast® dermal fillers may be used alone
or in conjunction with one another.
Your physician will discuss with you the potential benefits of each and
suggest an appropriate course of treatment.
Do the injections hurt?
You may find that the injections are somewhat uncomfortable. Both
CosmoDerm® and CosmoPlast® collagen implants contain a small
amount of lidocaine that helps numb the area temporarily, and most
people report that the injections are relatively painless.
How will my skin look and feel immediately
After treatment?
Most people feel comfortable in resuming their normal activities
following treatment. Temporary puffiness of the treated areas, however,
should be expected, especially with CosmoDerm® collagen implant.
With both CosmoDerm® and CosmoPlast® collagen implants,
you may also notice temporary blushing, slight bruising, and tenderness
around the treatment sites. Like the puffiness, these are normal
occurrences and should clear up within a few days. Although the
injected collagen material is generally not visible in the surrounding skin,
some people have reported that they were initially able to feel the outline
of the injected collagen. As the new collagen is included as part of your
own skin, the treatment site takes on the natural look of healthy skin.
Does the correction last forever?
No. Touch-up injections are usually needed to maintain optimal
correction. Because both CosmoDerm® and CosmoPlast® collagen
implants are similar to other parts of your skin, they may be altered by
smiling, additional muscle activity, and biochemical processes (such as
aging and active acne) that caused the original skin depressions (such
as wrinkles and scars).
How often willI need a “touch - up ”injection?
Most people who choose to receive touch-ups for lines or deep wrinkles
choose to do so within 3 to 12 months of the original treatment series.
For scars, and perhaps those depressions treated with CosmoPlast®
dermal filler, the time between touch-ups may be longer. Keep in mind
that the amount of collagen used during follow-up treatments will be less
than that used in the initial treatment.
Without touch - up injections, how will my
skin look?
Correction may reduce gradually until your skin looks like it did
before treatment.
Touch-up injections will help you maintain your correction and can
provide a long-term solution to problems associated with the surface of
your skin.
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