Collagen Injection

Collagen injections are intended to plump up creased, furrowed, or sunken facial skin; add fullness to lips and backs of hands. Collagen injections work best on thin, dry, light-colored skin. Collagen injection has been used as a dermal filler for decades. Collagen injections have been used to fill wrinkles, lines, scars, and for lip enhancement. Collagen injections involve using a small needle is used to carefully fill in wrinkles and scars. Topical and/or local anesthetic are used for pain control during injections. Collagen injections require between 15 minutes to 1 hour per session. Some side effects include allergic reaction and contour irregularities.