How do Collagen fillers help reverse signs of aging?
Natural aging in the form of facial wrinkles begins to appear as the collagen and elastin fibers just beneath the skin begin to break down––often promulgated by excessive frowning and smiling. In 1981, the United States approved the use of collagen injections and since that time it has become one of the top ten cosmetic procedures. Injectable collagen is placed just beneath your skin where your body accepts it as its own. Injectable collagen supplements your skin’s own collagen to smooth out wrinkles and most scars. Dr. Kest can also improve the appearance of deeper frown lines and nasal labial furrows. Collagen injections are a time-tested, safe, and effective non-surgical wrinkle treatment that provides immediate results. What’s involved in the treatment and how long does it take? Collagen injections are performed on an out-patient basis and usually take less than twenty minutes of your time. They are relatively painless, because collagen contains a local anesthetic. The procedure is