1. I just wanted to know whether silicone gel stimulates collagen production or it inhibits it? 2. Therefore does it make your skin thicker or thinner? 3. Also what are ways that I can safely thin my skin, not make it thicker and irritated?)
I am thinking of starting a potent collagen powder supplement with amino acids and other nutrients to help rebuild collagen and elasticity in my skin. However, after researching how these supplements help rebuild / strengthen tissue around the cartilage and bone, I am concerned that they could also impact the surrounding skin on my nasal tip a problem area I've continuously had to receive steroid injections post op to reduce thickness / spongy feeling of skin. Should I take this risk?
Ive been reading a lot about collagen based fillers (Ellanse,Radiesse) and it seems that most doctors would not recommend the usage of collagen based fillers in the nose if one were to consider actually having rhinoplasty in the future, as the semi-permanent material makes it more difficult. I was wondering if it would be an option to use the collagen based fillers and still consider surgery an option in the near future.