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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,
the 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 @ 784-7722 immediately if you
have any questions or concerns.
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