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Collagen
Treatments
Board
Certified Dermatologist, Dmitry Khasak, MD has been
providing collagen treatments to his patients in his
Manhattan, New York and Jersey City, New Jersey office
for many years.
Collagen is effective in smoothing shallow lines such as
those around the lips and corners of the eyelids, and
can also be used to fill deeper depressions like the
furrows that form after years of smiling and frowning.
It also enhances the effect of cosmetic surgery and is
ideal for treating younger faces not yet in need of full
surgical correction.
Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that provides
support to various parts of the human body: the skin,
the joints, the bones and the ligaments. Injectable
collagen is derived from purified bovine collagen. The
collagen is injected by Board Certified Dermatologist,
Dmitry Khasak, MD using a fine needle inserted at several
points along the edge of the treatment site.
The most important fact to remember about injectable
fillers is that the results are not permanent. Injected
material is eventually metabolized by the body. You
should not expect the same long-lasting results that may
be gained from cosmetic surgery.
What Will You Look Like After Your Collagen Treatment?
Immediately following your collagen treatment, you
may notice some minor discomfort, stinging or throbbing
in the injected area. Occasionally some bruising or
swelling will occur, but it is usually minor. Any
redness that appears in the injected site usually
disappears within 24 hours.
How Many Treatments of Collagen Will I Need?
The duration of the injections varies significantly from
patient to patient. Though some patients have reported
results lasting a year or more, the majority of patients
find that at least half of the injected fullness
disappears within 3-6 months. Therefore, repeated
injections may be necessary. Board Certified
Dermatologist, Dmitry Khasak, MD will advise you on how
to maintain your results with repeat treatments.
How Long Will
My Collagen Treatment Last?
Collagen is highly successful for short-term use in fine
lines and cracks around the mouth and chin. Patients
return every 3-6 months for maintenance treatments and
the procedure is done in a regular office visit to the
dermatologists Manhattan, New York or Jersey City, New
Jersey office.
If you have any questions about collagen treatments,
feel free to contact Board Certified Dermatologist,
Dmitry Khasak, MD at either his Manhattan, New York or
Jersey City, New Jersey office. |
