Collagen Filler

There are a number of useful purposes for this amazing protein that can include things like preventing some diseases by the means of simply taking supplemental pills. Furthermore the collagen protein can be used as a temporary filler in cosmetic surgery that is most commonly used in the augmentation of the person’s lips. The great thing is that all mammals have this collagen protein and therefore makes a great substitute for the filler. It is not uncommon to find bovine collagen at a cosmetic surgeon’s office. Bovine collagen is sterilized collagen that comes from cows and is made by several manufacturers under names like Zyderm as well as Zyplast. The bad thing is that many people turn out to be allergic to this bovine collagen and therefore all candidates have to be first screened by means of an allergy test. Do not fear because should you be allergic to this bovine collagen there is also forms of collagen that have been made from human collagen proteins like Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast.

The results from these collagen fillers will usually last for only 2 to 4 months and usually cause swelling for the first couple of days following the injection, but on the good side there is no surgical process involved with the use of these collagen fillers. These lip augmentation fillers are an injected form of the collagen protein that does not require any anesthesia. It is important to speak to your doctor before deciding on undergoing a lip collagen filler treatment as opposed to an implant. Although this is considered a non invasive procedure there may also be some risks involved with the procedure that you will need to be aware of prior to undergoing it.