CosmoDerm & CosmoPlast
Baby boomers are reaching their 50’s. They are more concerned than ever
with maintaining a youthful appearance.
Until now, the only way to make that
vision a reality was with bovine (cow) collagen injections, which can cause
allergic reactions, or synthetic fillers that feel unnatural. Now, our practice
can provide a safe, natural alternative to synthetic and bovine tissue fillers
with CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast.
What are CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast?
CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast are the first FDA
approved human collagen fillers commercially available. They are purified from
human dermal cells and manufactured in the strictest controlled environment.
These natural products are for the treatment of wrinkles, acne scars, other
soft-tissue contour deficiencies as well as for lip enhancement.
Unlike other
collagen replacement products, CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast do not require a pretreatment
skin test.
By supplementing your skin’s own collagen with CosmoDerm
and/or CosmoPlast collagen, we can smooth out wrinkles and most scars. We can
also improve the appearance of deeper frown lines and nasal furrows. Collagen
injections are a safe, effective, time-tested, non-surgical wrinkle treatment
that provides immediate results.
Which areas respond best to CosmoDerm and
CosmoPlast Treatments?
The ten areas most frequently treated with collagen are:
frown lines between the eyes, acne scars, cheek depressions, smoker’s
lines around the mouth, Marionette lines at the ends of the mouth, worry lines
in the forehead, Crow’s
feet at the eyes, deep smile lines, dimples, and facial scars.
How are CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast Treatments performed?
Treatments take place
in our office. CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast treatments usually take less than twenty
minutes of your time.
The CosmoDerm and/or CosmoPlast collagen
is injected through a tiny needle under your skin, beneath the wrinkle, into
your own collagen. Several injections may be required, depending on the depth
and length of the wrinkle. Because it contains a small amount of lidocaine,
patients experience minimal discomfort.
How many treatments will I need?
Dermal defects are typically treated in two
or three treatments over a three month period with correction for some defects
lasting up to two years. Since aging is a continuing process, treatments
for age-related wrinkles will be an ongoing process. Most patients come in
three to four times a year for touch-ups.
Why choose CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast
Collagen Treatments?
- CosmoDerm & CosmoPlast are natural, human collagen.
- CosmoDerm & CosmoPlast
are non-allergenic.
- CosmoDerm & CosmoPlast have a natural feel.
- There is no need to harvest
tissue from another site on your body.
- CosmoDerm & CosmoPlast can be used
alone or in conjunction with other facial rejuvenation procedures, such as
laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels or facial surgery.
What can I expect
after my CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast Collagen Treatments?
Normal activities can be resumed immediately. Discomfort is minimal. The
treatment site may have a little swelling, which may last a few hours.
There may be some slight bruising which can be covered with make-up. Depending
on the area, treatments usually last from three to six months.
This information is intended to supplement, not replace, a consultation with a board certified physician. To
find out if you could be a candidate for one of these procedures
or to learn more information about these procedures, we invite you
to contact one of our doctors for a private consultation.
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