Collagen
With age comes the unfortunate physical appearance of lines and wrinkles. With time, smile lines don’t go away even though we’ve stopped smiling. Collagen is the reason why. Collagen is a protein naturally found in the second layer of the skin known as the “dermis”. As we age, the collagen framework under the skin weakens and the skin loses elasticity; thus lines and wrinkles.
Dr. Orloff is frequently asked by his patients to perform collagen replacement therapy to replenish the skin’s natural collagen support layer, thereby smoothing facial lines and even some types of scars. Another common use of collagen therapy is to enhance the size and shape of one’s lips. Different types of collagen injectors are used in Dr. Orloff’s office, including Zyderm®, Zyplast®, Cosmoplast™ and Cosmoderm™.
At your initial consultation, Dr. Orloff will discuss with you the treatment options available, and depending on your goals and desired outcome, will recommend a personalized program utilizing the latest advancements in collagen therapy.