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COLLAGEN / FAT INJECTIONS

Collagen / Fat injections can help restore youthfulness in one’s appearance without the incisions and the downtime. This procedure is especially helpful in adding fullness to the lips and cheeks. When injected, this dermal filler plumps up the creased and sunken areas of the face. Collagen / Fat injections can help reduced the appearance of laugh lines, smiles lines, crow’s feet and other facial creases. These injections result in improved skin texture and a more youthful appearance.

Now there is always a possibility of complications occurring in the procedure. With collagen, the risk involved is the possibility of an allergic reaction. A skin test is performed to help reduce this risk. Fat injections are not susceptible to allergic reaction since the fat is harvested from the individual’s body.

• Apply ice to lips 2-3 times daily for the first 48 hours and keep head elevated.



• Moderate Swelling will subside within 24 hours. Mild swelling may linger for up to for 1-2 weeks. Aspirin or Motrin will help with the postoperative healing if no other procedures were performed.



• Lips will be tender, use sharp instruments such as forks carefully. You may find it necessary to cut food into small bites.



• Move and stretch lips as little as possible for one week. Avoid making extreme facial expressions for the first week.



• Itching, redness, warmth or tenderness should be reported to Dr. Daube immediately.

Call the office @ (850) 784-7722 immediately if you have any questions or concerns.