What are the side effects of collagen injections?

Collagen is a relatively important part of the body. Collagen occupies a large part of human skin. If the body loses collagen, it will easily cause the skin to become rough and loose. Collagen injections are a relatively common beauty method. While injecting collagen injections, it is also easy to cause some side effects, which can easily cause pain or skin swelling.

What are the possible side effects of collagen injections?

1. The problem of collagen injection level. If the injection level is too shallow and there is no timely massage after the operation, it will cause skin epidermal lumps; if it is too deep, it will penetrate into the tissue blood vessels or nerves, causing indefinite bleeding or nerve damage.

2. The side effects of collagen injection itself, such as a certain degree of pain, skin redness and swelling during the injection process, are the most common, while infection, necrosis and ulcers may also occur but are less likely.

Collagen injections are different from regular injections. The collagen injection protein is light yellow and has a very high viscosity. The speed and angle of injection as well as the patient's pain perception are not something that can be determined in a short period of time. When injecting, you must first accurately determine the position of the needle. When pushing the needle, do not push it too fast and the speed should be uniform.

Moreover, the depth of the needle is also very important. If it is too shallow, the liquid will overflow through the skin pores; if it is too deep, it may be injected into the subcutaneous tissue or even into the muscle, which will not only fail to achieve the effect of removing wrinkles and beautifying, but may also damage blood vessels and nerves. The injection must be accurately placed into the dermis.

We now know the side effects of collagen injections. In fact, it is very safe and can be chosen with confidence. It is also important to choose a regular plastic surgery hospital. Only professional plastic surgeons can better serve patients and ensure the effectiveness of the surgery.

There is a possibility of allergic reaction to collagen injection, so a skin test should be done before injection. Collagen injection generally does not require anesthesia. There will be temporary stinging, burning, slight redness and swelling after the injection. If your physical condition is not suitable for injection or the injection method is incorrect, these side effects will last longer. If they are serious, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.

The following groups of people should not receive collagen injections: those with positive collagen allergy test; those with allergic constitution and those using immunosuppressants; those with autoimmune diseases or connective tissue diseases; those who are allergic to lidocaine; pregnant women, menstruating women and infants; patients with rheumatic diseases and other serious diseases.

What are collagen injections?

Collagen injection is a relatively common method of removing wrinkles through injection. The collagen injection method mainly uses collagen as the injection material. Many people have regained youthful and firm skin because of this. Many celebrities also use this method to maintain their youthful and beautiful appearance. Collagen injection for wrinkle removal is one of the many wrinkle removal methods. In addition, there are hyaluronic acid injection, Artevo injection, etc.