Beware of the side effects of collagen injections!

Collagen is very important for the human body. A full body of collagen will make the skin smooth and elastic. As we age, collagen will be lost over time. Collagen injection is a common method. Generally, collagen injection has no side effects, but improper injection technique may cause skin redness, swelling, lumps, etc.

Collagen injection for wrinkle removal generally does not require anesthesia. There will be temporary tingling, burning, slight redness and swelling after collagen injection. There is a possibility of allergic reaction when injecting collagen to remove wrinkles, so a skin test is done. Collagen is a high molecular weight protein. Silky collagen fibers keep the skin firm and elastic.

Medical cosmetic collagen is human collagen and has the same pH and osmotic pressure as the human body, so it does not cause human immune response or transplant rejection. However, when exogenous biological materials enter the skin with greater tension, the body needs a compatibility process, and general non-inflammatory reactions are normal. These reactions include temporary swelling, mild redness, and slight discomfort. These symptoms generally disappear within 24 to 48 hours. Some users experience mild edema or itching around the injection area after drinking alcohol or sun exposure, which is caused by peripheral vasodilation. This edema or itching is self-limited and will disappear with the removal of the triggering cause, and will not affect the cosmetic effect. For very few patients who experience local itching, redness and swelling, they can apply corticosteroid ointment (such as Fuqingsong, triamcinolone acetate ointment, etc.), and the medication should be stopped once the symptoms are alleviated. If wrinkles still exist or the correction is not satisfactory, another injection can be given six months later if necessary due to partial absorption of collagen.

What are the effects of collagen injections?

1. Whitening: Collagen is the main component of the skin, accounting for more than 72% of the protein content in skin cells. A recent research report from Japan pointed out that for more than 25% of women, the original collagen in their skin will gradually decrease, causing the skin to lack moisture, become dry and lack elasticity. In addition, stressful life, high mental pressure, environmental pollution and direct exposure to ultraviolet rays in the sun cause cell oxidation to produce free radicals, which promotes further aging of the skin. Generally speaking, cosmetics that contain collagen can only treat the symptoms but not the root cause. If you want to truly care for your skin, you must replenish enough collagen in a short period of time, start by regulating your internal body, and achieve care from the inside out.

2. Cleansing: Collagen is similar to the protein in human skin, which promotes absorption, moisturizing and forms a protective film to make the skin more moisturized and smooth.

3. Wrinkle removal: The ingredient of collagen injection is a comprehensive structural protein that can effectively accelerate the growth of dermal cells, activate epidermal cells, maintain skin elasticity and firmness, remove wrinkles, make the skin healthy and bright, and present a smooth, delicate and transparent feeling.

4. Moisturizing: Due to the similarity between collagen and the structure of the skin's stratum corneum, they have good affinity and compatibility with the skin, can penetrate into the epidermis of the skin, form a film, protect the skin, give the skin moisture and softness, and promote its pores to shrink and become delicate; and combine with the water in the stratum corneum to form a network structure, lock in moisture, and be absorbed by the skin, acting as a natural moisturizing factor, making the skin plump, wrinkles smooth, and effectively preventing aging.