Collagen

With the inevitable aging process, and due to solar and other environmental effects, skin loses its natural freshness, glow and healthy look. There start appearing wrinkles and fine lines on face. It gives a tired and unhealthy look to our visage.

Collagen is a protein which is the building block of healthy and fresh skin and tissues. It imparts elasticity and shape to the skin. When the amount of collagen decreases in skin, it loses its beauty and vitality. Collagen is tough, glue like protein that represents 30% of body protein and shapes the structure of tendons, bones and connective tissues. Malfunctioning of immune system can affect these structures. This is known as collagen vascular disease. Tendon is a connective tissue which depends on protein like collagen for its strength. Collagen tendon transmits tension in tendon and lends structural support in skin and bone.

These functional aspects of collage evoke need of synthesizing collagen. Since last 30 years, collagen has been used affectively to treat skin problems. Collagen is prepared from bovine (cow) and porcine (pig) collagen. Before giving it to humans, it is purified and sterilized to make it enable for human use. It helps in diminishing wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, cheeks and forehead. As it is prepared synthetically from animal collagen, body takes approximately 3 to 6 months in reabsorbing it. Its effects can be seen after its absorption by the body. It revives and rejuvenates the skin.



There are quite a few numbers of people who exhibit sensitivity to the use of animal derived collagen. Therefore, before taking collagen, an allergy test is recommended by the doctors.

Collagen is injected into the body under the skin by a thin needle. The doctor injects it at that spot under the skin where it is required. It takes about 15 minutes only. The procedure and effect of lip collagen injections differ from the injections of collagen. Do discuss it with your doctor before undergoing its treatment.
The cost of collagen injections varies regionally as well as from doctor to doctor. It also depends upon the type of injections used. According to an estimate, the average cost for undergoing a single treatment is about $300 to $500. Sometimes, there are hidden costs. Make sure for the addition of the hidden costs as well in the overall estimate.

There is no down time associated with collagen treatment. It has almost no serious side effects. There may be some redness and tenderness at the injection spot. There may be numbness and lumpiness in the area under treatment in some cases. Therefore, consult a qualified and certified surgeon to avoid these risks.

There are certain areas which are popular for collagen treatment. Collagen Texas, collagen Fort Worth, collagen Dallas and collagen Houston are popular in this regard. Make a research for the sake of consulting experienced, accredited and board certified cosmetic surgeon to get benefits out of this treatment. These areas are famous for their well-reputed and innovative surgeons.

Collagen is available in various forms i.e. liquid collagen, collagen injections and collagen capsules. Marine collagen is taken from the marine sources. It is highly rich in collagen and is highly effective. Collagen extracted from natural sources proves more effective in getting the best results. Collagen casings are easy to use, edible, have a tender bite and are great for fresh or smoked sausage.