Manhattan Collagen Injection doctors

Ronald Shelton, MD Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
260 E 66th St, New York
15 answers
David Goldberg, MD David Goldberg, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
115 East 57th St. Suite 710, New York
2 answers
Nelson L. Novick, MD Nelson L. Novick, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
500 E 85th St Suite P-1, New York
1 answer
Minas Constantinides, MD Minas Constantinides, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
530 1st Ave Suite 7U, New York
1 answer
Jordana Gilman, MD Jordana Gilman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
328 East 75th Street Suite A, New York
1 answer

Recent Answers

Can a Collagen Drink Mix Improve Skin?

Can a collagen supplement actually reduce signs of aging? I came across Dr. Venessa's Collagen drink mix, and it just seems too good to be true.

Here are a few of the claims on the website:

  • Boosts natural collagen.
  • Promotes cell renewal, for firmer, younger looking skin.

  • Reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Improves skin elasticity to restore a youthful appearance.

  • Improves damaged skin: acne, dermatitis, psoriasis.
  • Promotes circulation to improve varicose veins and cellulite.
     

As skin specialists I'm hoping you can shine some light on to the possibility of this working?

-Makenzie, RealSelf.com blog

A: in a healthy individual collagen drinks shouldn't help the skin

If one is vitamin or nutrient-deficient, then taking supplements can help, but if one has the normal levels of essentials then the replacement won't usually make things better.  As an example, protein deficiency can cause collagen depletion and this can be a very bad problem for the skin. Taking protein or collagen could then help.  Vitamin C deficiency can ruin our collagen and taking this supplement can help correct scuvy, a disease that can affect well-appearing young Americans as I have published a case report many years ago. Taking vitamin C can help this condition. If you are without skin problems via a nutritional deficiency, I doubt taking a collagen drink will make your skin more youthful or appear different.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
How Can I Find a US Doctor Offering Collagen Induction Therapy?

Interested in procedure. I live in the Maryland area.

A: Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) Works Well for Wrinkles, Scars and Improving Skin Texture

I have been involved with Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) for treating all kinds of scars,  wrinkles and crinkly, crepey skin for over ten years. I have also used it repgimenting scars and areas of vitilgo. Through the years, I  have written a number of artilces and have answered many questions on the subject, which may be accessed elsewhere in RealSelf.com, as well as on my website YoungerLookingWithoutSurgery.com When researching the subject,  in addition to collagen induction therapy, you may look under terms, such as medical microneedling, needle dermabrasion or microchanneling, a term I coined for this procedure.

Nelson L. Novick, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
I have had a bump from a 2 year old collagen injection?

I have had a bump from collagen for  2 years when will it Disappear? Can i do something to make it Disappear?

A: bump from collagen injection as a filler

If your bump is from collagen injections, then you might have a cyst, or, the collagen had an additive as can be found in some products, more commonly found in countries other than the U.S. Some fillers are meant to be semi-permanent and can last for several years by adding other ingredients. The problem with the latter, is that if there is not a good result, or a complication, then it will last too long.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
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