Collagen Treatments
Collagen Treatments in the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire by Dr. Stewart Wang
With collagen skin treatments you can fill in those little annoyances and be done with them. Collagen treatments last from 3 to 6 months and take less than an hour in a doctor's office. Results are immediate and recovery time minimal. Collagen is part of the natural support structure of your skin. Treatments replenish the skin's collagen layer, smoothing lines and wrinkles, and adding definition to lip borders from the inside out.
If you're ready to reduce wrinkles and feel younger with collagen treatments, it's time to schedule your consultation! You can request a consultation online or call Wang Plastic Surgery at (888) 360-6688 today to schedule your appointment.
Collagen treatments can be used to treat creased, furrowed or sunken facial skin, as well as to add fullness to the lips and the backs of hands. Collagen treatments are most effective on thin, dry, light-colored skin. Collagen treatments can also be performed in conjunction with chemical peels, dermabrasion, and other resurfacing procedures or even a facelift in Pasadena.
What are the common benefits of collagen treatments?
Collagen treatments replace the natural collagen skin loses during the aging process. They improve the appearance of wrinkles, crows' feet and laugh lines.
How are collagen treatments performed?
During treatment, a fine needle is used to inject collagen into several points along the edge of the treatment site. The procedure does not usually require anesthesia, however a local anesthesia may be used to minimize stinging and burning as the injections are made.
How long do collagen treatments take?
Collagen treatments usually take from 15 minutes to one hour per session.
What can I expect after collagen treatments?
You are likely to experience minor discomfort, like stinging, swelling, throbbing, redness and bruising of the treated area. Any redness usually disappears within 24 hours, but may last for a week or more in fair-skinned patients. Tiny scabs that heal quickly may also form over the injected areas. It may be necessary to repeat collagen treatments. Dr. Wang can help you determine how often you will need to repeat treatment.
What is the recovery period like?
During the recovery period you may experience some swelling and redness, but it will subside within a few days. You may eat, drink and wear makeup with sun block protection shortly after treatment.
How long before I can return to normal activity?
You may return to normal activity as soon as you are comfortable to do so.
