MANUFACTURED FILLERS

Aside from Botox treatments, a number of other filler materials (both manufactured and organic) can be used for facial-rejuvenation purposes. Each of these has its own set of risks and benefits:

Collagen® Injections

One popular alternative to Botox treatments is Collagen® injections. Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that provides support to various parts of the human body: the skin, the joints, the bones and the ligaments. Like Botox treatments, Collagen injections are used primarily to fill wrinkles, lines and scars on the face and sometimes the neck, back and chest.

Treatment with Collagen injections can begin after a skin test determines that you are not allergic to the substance. Immediately following treatment, you may notice some minor discomfort, stinging or throbbing in the injected area. Occasionally, some bruising or swelling will occur, but it is usually minor. Any redness that appears in the injected site usually disappears within 24 hours. However, in some individuals, this redness may persist for a week or more.

The duration of results from Collagen injections is variable. Collagen's longevity depends on the patient's lifestyle and physical characteristics as well as the part of the body treated. In general, the injected material is likely to disappear faster in areas that are more affected by muscle movement. Centre staff can help you determine if Collagen injections, or alternatives such as Botox treatments, are right for you.

Other Manufactured Fillers

Some other manufactured compounds that can be used to repair wrinkles (instead of Collagen or Botox treatments) include:

• Hylaform®
• Hylaform Plus®
• Perlane®
• Restylane®
• Artecoll®
• Reviderm®

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