CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™

As your face ages, you may find that it develops both fine lines and deep creases, caused by pollution, sun exposure, and loss of elasticity in your skin. Human collagen injections, such as CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™, can successfully help reduce the visible signs of aging. Continue reading to learn more about CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™ and how you can find a doctor near you that performs human collagen injections.

About Human Collagen Injections

If you are like most people considering non-surgical rejuvenation such as human collagen injections, you probably have questions about the procedure and its safety. In the past, human collagen injections first required that the patient undergo skin allergy tests. If the patient developed swelling or irritation as a result of the skin test, he or she was not considered to be a good candidate for collagen treatment.

Both CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™ contain a highly purified form of human collagen, so injections can be performed without any need for skin tests. The maker of CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™, Inamed, is careful to test their collagen stock for known pathogens and contaminates. The human collagen is then isolated and purified in preparation for its use in injections.

Human collagen injections can be used to correct a wide variety of facial imperfections, including:

• Fine lines
• Deep facial wrinkles
• Frown lines
• Undefined lip borders
• Vertical lines above lips ("smokers' lines")
• Crow's feet
• Acne scars

It may sometimes be helpful to augment human collagen injections with additional treatments for comprehensive facial rejuvenation, including choices such as laser skin resurfacing and chemical peel.

CosmoDerm™

The first visible damage to skin on the face usually comes in the form of fine wrinkles and lines caused by sun damage and pollution. CosmoDerm™ can help to reduce the appearance of these fine lines by adding collagen to the area just below the skin. If you are beginning to notice crow's feet around your eyes, or small vertical lines above your upper lip, you may be an excellent candidate for CosmoDerm™ human collagen injections.

CosmoPlast™

CosmoPlast™ provides a treatment option for patients who have deep wrinkles between their brows or smile lines from their nose to their mouth. Severe acne scars can also be successfully treated with CosmoPlast™ human collagen injections. CosmoPlast™ works by filling in deep folds with collagen that acts just like the natural collagen that has been worn away with time.

How are CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™ Used?

Whether you choose to be treated with CosmoDerm™ or CosmoPlast™, your human collagen injections can be administered in one easy visit to your dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon. The collagen will be injected beneath your skin in the areas needing refinement; discomfort is minimal because the injections also contain lidocaine, which numbs the skin. Since CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™ have a very low incidence of injection-related swelling and redness, you will able to return back to your normal daily activities immediately after treatment. The visible effects of CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™ last up to six months – longer than many other dermal fillers.

Benefits of Treatment

CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™ offer distinct advantages over other facial rejuvenation techniques. Because CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™ are created from purified human collagen, injections can be administered without having to wait for a skin allergy test. Not only does this save time and allow you to schedule your treatment at your convenience, but you can also avoid the discomfort of an allergic reaction.

Many patients choose CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™ because of the short amount of time required for both treatment and recovery. Your appointment will likely take less than an hour – many people have treatment completed on their lunch breaks. Redness and swelling are generally unlikely after a CosmoDerm™ or CosmoPlast™ treatment, so you can immediately return to your busy lifestyle.

CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™ can also be combined with other facial procedures such as BOTOX® Cosmetic.

Possible Risks

The risks of human collagen injections are minimal, but it is important that you understand the possibility of side effects before undergoing treatment. People with the following conditions should consult with their doctors before considering treatment with CosmoDerm™ or CosmoPlast™:

• History of allergy to lidocaine
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Scleroderma
• Multiple allergies
• Asthma
• Eczema

You can get a better idea of the possible risks associated with CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™ by speaking with a cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist in your area.

Locate a CosmoDerm™ /CosmoPlast™ Provider Near You

If you'd like to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles, but you aren't quite ready for plastic surgery such as a face lift or brow lift, CosmoDerm™ or CosmoPlast™ human collagen injections might be right for you. The next step is to contact a doctor near you to find out if you are a good candidate for treatment. DocShop can help you find a qualified skin care specialist in your area.