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What is soft tissue augmentation?
Collagen/fat injectable fillers, also called soft-tissue
augmentation, is a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure
performed to correct wrinkles, depressions in the skin, and /or scarring. The procedure involves injecting a
substance (collagen and /or fat) into the skin in order
to plump or fill-up the area being treated. The result
of the procedure is usually not permanent and touch-up
injections may be needed every three to 12 months. For
some, however, the collagen injections can stimulate
the body's own production of collagen, lengthening the
time necessary between follow-up injections.
What is injectable collagen?
Similar to collagen, a natural protein found in humans,
injectable collagen is made from cows. This protein
gives support and structure to skin, bones, ligaments, and other body parts. Collagen-related fillers from
tissue donors or self-donated are generally utilized
to treat wrinkles, scars, and facial lines.
What is injectable fat?
Injecting one's own fat to correct skin defects is called
microlipoinjection. 
It includes the transfer or recycling of fat from one
body area to another allowing the surgeon to recontour
the skin. With a tiny needle, the fat is extracted and then re-injected into the selected site. This is often
a favored treatment choice since it involves the use
of one's own fat, reducing the risk of allergic reactions.
Possible complications associated with collagen treatments:
An allergic collagen reaction is a possible complication
of a collagen treatment. Therefore, in order to avoid
an allergic reaction, skin tests are performed to determine
if the patient is allergic to collagen.
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