Side effects of collagen injections

Collagen is an important component of the human body. If the human body lacks collagen, various skin problems will occur, such as wrinkles. In order to make themselves look better and restore their skin to a youthful state, many people choose micro-plastic surgery such as collagen injections. However, collagen injections also have certain side effects.

1. Side effects of collagen injection

Collagen injections are not suitable for people with a family history of severe allergies or autoimmune diseases. The following side effects may occur after injection:

1. Edema, nodules, tenderness, itching and erythema, etc. There is also a very rare chance of inflammation, ulceration, and even cystic granulomatous reactions.

2. Non-inflammatory reaction is a common adverse reaction after collagen injection, which manifests as temporary swelling, mild redness, slight discomfort, etc. These symptoms generally disappear within 24-48 hours.

3. Collagen injection can also cause irregular shapes, light-colored collagen nodules or chestnut-like papules under the epidermis.

4. Skin pigmentation sometimes occurs.

5. There have been reports of retrograde movement of collagen after injection, leading to retinal vascular occlusion and partial vision loss in one eye.

2. People who are not suitable for collagen injection

1. Those with positive collagen allergy test.

2. People with allergies or those using immunosuppressants.

3. People with autoimmune diseases or connective tissue diseases.

4. Those who are known to be allergic to collagen or to previous local injection implants.

5. Pregnant women, breastfeeding women and infants.

6. Patients with rheumatic diseases and other serious diseases.

3. Precautions for collagen injection

Collagen injections are beauty injections, which are different from ordinary injections, so there are many precautions after the injection. But do you know what are the precautions for collagen injections? Here I will tell you what to pay attention to when injecting collagen!

1. Within 48 hours after collagen injection, the injection site should be kept still and not touched or pressed. At the same time, frequent movements of facial muscles such as crying and laughing should be avoided to maintain even distribution of the filler at the injection site. It is not advisable to apply heavy makeup to the implantation area within two days.

2. Within 24 hours after collagen injection, do not use cosmetics on the entire face, and do not let it get wet or contaminated. Do not apply irritating cosmetics on the injection site and the surrounding areas within 72 hours after injection. Do not use a sauna, laser or photoelectric beauty treatments within 1 month.

3. After injecting collagen, do not smoke, drink, eat spicy or other irritating foods, and avoid staying up late and exposure to sunlight and other rays.

4. Keep a happy mood.

5. People who have received collagen lip augmentation injections should avoid pursing their lips and eating hot food within two days.