Collagen Injection Treatments Questions and Answers

Question:

What is the best method to "fill-in" or remove the lines around the mouth? How about cost range too?

Answer:

Dear Suzanne, That depends upon the number of lines. If there are many small lines, I would suggest that a laser resurfacing would be the best treatment. If there are just a few deep lines, collagen injections (usually human is used these days) would be the best treatment. These would have to be repeated as opposed to the laser which gives a more lasting result. The cost of perioral resurfacing is about $1000 to $2000 across the country and that for collagen injections is about $300 to $500 per treatment.

Question:

Hi, I'm a 17 year old single mother of a 6 month old son. During my pregnancy I developed horrible strech marks that completely cover my stomach and go in circles around my belly button. I was wondering what type of surgery would best get rid of my battle scars and an approximate price. I would love to show off my stomach in a bikini again!

Answer:

Dear Julie, If you have a lot of excess skin in addition to the stretch marks and plan on having no further children, a tummy tuck is still the best option. Despite the long, low scar, it is the best means of removing the stretch marks if a tummy tuck is needed for other reasons. If your skin is not loose and the muscle are still tight, successful treatment options are limited. Many have tried laser and microdermabrasion treatments with very limited success. New non-resurfacing lasers which stimulate collagen production may be useful but they have not yet been extensively tested.

Question:

I would like information about strech marks removal is there any way they can be invisible.

Answer:

Dear Myrna, No there is not. There is a new laser which holds some promise in that it rejuvenates collagen without removing the top layer of skin. This laser assisted skin rejuvenation may be a help with stretch marks. All lasers to date have been uniformly disappointing in such treatment.

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