Collagen & Cosmoplast

As your skin ages, its collagen network that provides support can weaken and cause facial lines (wrinkles) to form. The first filler approved by the FDA in 1972 was bovine collagen. Becasssue of the bovine origin allergy testing is required and a 4 week period to observe for a delayed reaction must be observed. There are3 forms: zyplast 1, which is 70% water with lidocaine and is intended for superficial lines. Zyplast 2 has less water and is more vscous and zyderm is the thickest, should be injected the deepest and lasts the longest.

Collagen & Cosmoplast Cosmetic Procedures to reduce Wrinkles

Lines and wrinkles can also be smoothed out using CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast. It was FDA approved in 2003 for nasolabial folds and it remains the only FDA-approved commercially available dermal fillers that contain natural human collagen. Because it is human derived, no collagen testing is required by supplementing your skin’s own collagen with CosmoDerm and/or CosmoPlast collagen, we can smooth out wrinkles, most scars, frown lines, and nasal furrows. Drawing upon the latest breakthrough in skin science, CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast are made from natural human collagen grown under controlled laboratory conditions. This human collagen is similar to the collagen normally found in the skin, so they do not require a pretreatment skin test. The collagen is injected beneath the skin in areas needing refinement. Discomfort is minimal as the injections contain lidocaine, which numbs the skin. CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™ have a very low incidence of injection-related swelling and redness, so you will able to return to your normal daily activities immediately after treatment. The visible effects of CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™ last up to six months.

Useful Resource Links:
http://www.allergan.com/products/medical_aesthetics/cosmoderm_cosmoplast.htm