COLLAGEN INJECTION

Collagen is a natural protein found in bone, cartilage, skin, and tendons; there are 27 different types of naturally occurring collagens in the body. Certain collagens found in skin tissue are essential for skin strength and elasticity.

If you are in good health, between the ages of 35 and 60, and still have relatively flexible skin, you are probably a good candidate for collagen treatment.
1) Drug history: consuming anti-inflammatory drugs like ASA or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) 3 weeks before injection will increase the risk of bleeding and bruising. Indeed permanent consumers of these agents (patients suffering from cardiac valves disease or collagen vascular disease and patient with medical history of CVA) are advised not to go under any inessential injections.
2) Since most of the collagen used in cosmetic procedures is derived from cows, patients with an allergy to bovine products should ensure their doctor is using human-based collagen instead. Prior to collagen treatment, the patient is first given a skin test to detect for a possible allergic reaction to the collagen material. The physician injects a small amount of collagen into an inconspicuous location on the patient's body (first on the forearm and then on forehead), and the patient monitors the area for about a week. In any case of redness, swelling or sever skin itch injection would be avoided. Lidocaine, a natural anesthetic, is also contained in collagen; anyone allergic to this substance should also inquire about cosmetic filler alternatives.
3) Progressed skin changes due to aging or extensive scars: Collagen injection is not advised for extended skin lesions. People with skin breakdown and deep skin wrinkles are not appropriate candidates for treatment with collagen injection.
4) Pregnancy or breast feeding: Women, who are pregnant or nursing, should postpone the treatment.
5) People with certain autoimmune diseases should avoid the use of collagen altogether.

Collagen injections, although not considered surgical procedures, carry some of the same risks as cosmetic surgery. Risks include:
1) Allergic reaction - collagen injections are derived from bovine collagen, so anyone who is allergic to bovine-derived products should not receive this treatment.
2) Redness
3) Swelling or bruising
4) Itching
5) Bacterial infection
6) Tissue hypertrophy or atrophy in case of inappropriate injection
7) Scarring
8) Tissue necrosis (in case of over injection or injecting through blood vessels)