Collagen Filler - Does It Really Work?
asked 2 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Parham Ganchi, MD
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Tags: collagen
the doctors on here seem to univerally say that collagen filler is old technique to improve lips and face lines. why then do so many skin care products have collagen and say collagen filler works? Like L'oreal Collagen Filler Eye. The L'oreal web site says in consumer testing, crow’s-feet decreased by 20% after four weeks, and 68% saw dark circles reduced in four weeks. So confused!
5 answers to Collagen Filler - Does It Really Work?
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Injectable collagen does work to fill in creases, but topical collagen doesn't
Topical collagen is like a good moisturizer but doesn't do anything long term. Injectable collagen does great to fill in creases but only lasts from weeks to a few months. Things that stimulate your own natural collagen production such as Retin A does soften creases and smooth the skin, but takes 4-6 months to see a significant difference and keeps working as long as you keep using the Retin A and moisture your skin.
Hope that helps.
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Stuffing a cat through a Key Hole
We have been answering this question for at least thirty years when cosmetic companies first began trumpeting collagen as a skin care ingredient. . The answer has not changed. Collagen is far too big a molecule to penetrate the skin, even if it is latched to a carrier protein.
Certainly, there are techniques to stimulate collagen production. That is the whole basis of laser and IPL non-ablative treatment, dermal needling, etc. . There is also decent evidence that Retinoids...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Collagen and mositurizers in skin products.
That is a good question. The cosmetic industry makes billions off of these products.
Just because your skin is deficient in collagen, doesnt' mean that smothering the surface in collagen will help. The epidermis of the skin is a highly effective barrier and it really keeps the applied collagen from penetrating into the deeper layer of the dermis where it is needed.
Let me give you an example. If you are dehydrated, it doesn't mean that swimming in a pool will rehydrate you. In fact, it...
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Collagen in skin care products not same as injectable collagen
The collagen that was/is used to improve lip and facial lines is an injection just like fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm. This can work and will improve lines but doesn't last as long as the modern fillers. This has nothing to do with the collagen that is put into skin care products. These products are rubbed on the skin. They are not injected into the skin. Collagen is a large protein that can not pass through your skin. Don't fall for the marketing hype!
Parham Ganchi, MD
Wayne Plastic Surgeon
Wayne Plastic Surgeon
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Skin care products with collagen
Skin care products from the cosmetic manufacturers offer alot of things. However, most of them do not work like they are purported to. The marketing for some of these products is so good, that consumers gobble them up. These collagen based products do not do much.
