With aging, facial lines and wrinkles appear when the natural collagen support layer that lies just beneath your skin breaks down . Creams can moisturize or exfoliate the surface of your skin, but they can't diminish the lines or wrinkles that are caused by the wearing away of the underlying support layer. Collagen Replacement Therapy (CRT) is a safe, non-surgical treatment that smoothes out facial lines, wrinkles and scars by replenishing the natural collagen support layer beneath your skin. The results are seen immediately and will last for up to 6 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is collagen?

Just beneath the outer layer, or epidermis, of your skin is the dermis, which is composed primarily of the protein collagen. Collagen forms a network of fibers that provides a framework for the growth of cells and blood vessels. As the primary component of the dermis, collagen acts as the support structure for your skin.

Why do lines appear?

When your skin is young, the collagen framework is intact, keeping your skin moisturized and elastic. Over time the collagen framework weakens and your skin loses elasticity. Older skin is less resilient, so the facial lines that appear with a smile or frown don't disappear when you stop smiling or frowning.

Are creams containing collagen enough to smooth out lines?

Creams may temporarily diminish the harshness of facial lines or wrinkles, but they only work on the surface. They can't penetrate the skin to remedy the underlying cause of lines or wrinkles--the depleted collagen support layer. Creams can, however, help us to keep your skin supple by slowing the rate of water loss from the surface of the skin.

How does Collagen Replacement Therapy work?

Collagen Replacement Therapy replenishes the skin's natural collagen support layer, smoothing facial lines and most types of scars. Collagen implants are injected just beneath the skin's surface, where the body commonly accepts them as its own. CRT produces an immediately visible difference in the appearance of your skin.

What can I expect with Collagen Replacement Therapy?

Collagen Replacement Therapy is a proven, non-surgical treatment simple enough to be completed during your lunch hour. Our doctors will review with you your medical history, the risks and benefits of treatment and the specific areas you want treated. CRT may not be appropriate for certain lines and scars, or in the presence of certain medical conditions. For most people, though, it is a safe, convenient and immediate way to treat lines and wrinkles.

Just like natural collagen, injectable collagen loses its form and wears down. Ongoing treatments are required to maintain the improvements achieved with CRT.