Cosmetic Surgery
Collagen has been widely used in cosmetic surgery, as a healing aid for burn patients for reconstruction of bone and a wide variety of dental, orthopedic and surgical purposes. Collagen is widely used as dermal fillers for treatment of Wrinkles and skin aging collagen is a major structural protein in skin. Collagen makes up 75% of our skin and gives skin its strength and durability and is responsible for the smooth, plump appearance of young, healthy skin. Decline in collagen production leads to the development of wrinkles and the appearance of aged skin.
Stimulates synthesis of collagen in skin
Improves skin texture
Reduces formation of wrinkles
Improves moisture content in skin
Tissue Regeneration
Collagen scaffolds are used in tissue regeneration. Collagen has the correct properties for tissue regeneration such as pore structure, permeability, hydrophilicity and it is stable in vivo. Collagen scaffolds are also ideal for thedeposition of cells, such as osteoblasts and fibroblasts and once inserted, growth is able to continue as normal in the tissue.
Reconstructive surgical uses
Collagens are widely employed in the construction of artificial skin substitutes used in the management of severe burns. These collagens used in combination with silicones, glycosaminoglycans, fibroblasts, growth factors and other substances. Collagen is used as a natural wound dressings do not have. It is resistant against bacteria, which is of vital importance in a wound dressing... When collagen is used as a burn dressing, healthy granulation tissue is able toform very quickly over the burn, helping it to heal rapidly.
Indications:
As Anti-ageing for Healthy & Younger Skin
