It’s not always easy to read between the lines, but one look in the mirror can be a tell-tale sign that it’s time to take action against aging. After years of being under stress, those frown lines, worry lines and furrowing brow that are a result of unconscious facial gestures take their toll on your appearance. It doesn’t help that you’re constantly exposed to the sun, environmental hazards such as pollution and other elements that contribute to the breakdown of collagen.

And how can you be happy with your appearance when you look, well, unhappy? Imagine how worry free you’ll feel when you’re wrinkle free.

It’s as simple as rejuvenating your face with facial collagen injections. Although it’s become a household name over the last two decades, many people still wonder, “What is collagen?” Collagen is a substance found in the skin, muscles, bones and tendons that’s responsible for providing structural support. As you age, collagen in the dermis (the mid-layer of skin) is diminished, leading to the formation of fine lines. Although it’s almost impossible to defy this course of events, there is a way to fight back with facial collagen injections.

Collagen treatments, such as CosmoDermÂ(r) and CosmoPlastÂ(r), provide instant gratification and are a proven way to eradicate deep lines from the face. This derma filler corrects imperfections by smoothing skin, plumping lips, and filling wrinkles and scars. Overall, it grants a younger look deplete of characteristics that tack years onto your appearance.

There are two types of collagen injections: those derived from cow skin and those that come from human skin grown in a lab. The body recognizes these collagen sources as the body’s own and builds a network of collagen fibers. With facial collagen injections, a fine needle is inserted into a scar, wrinkle or fine line and injected with small amounts of collagen. This fills in the indentations and restores structure to the area, giving those sunken spots a full, healthy appearance.

One of the benefits of collagen is that it’s mixed with lidocaine, an anesthetic which relieves pain. Patients also have the option of receiving a topical anesthetic, although the injections are virtually pain-free. Facial collagen injections usually take between 20 minutes to an hour. For optimal results, the treatment should be administered two to three times a year. Over time, the collagen is absorbed in the body and the face returns to its original shape, which is why follow-up procedures are encouraged for maintaining a youthful appearance for an extended period.

With just a few injections, the patient is rewarded with a youthful, healthy look in the amount of time allotted for a lunch break. Because no recovery period is needed, it’s realistic to return to regularly scheduled activities immediately following the procedure.

The ideal candidate for Collagen treatment is someone who’s plagued by worry lines, frown lines, crow’s feet and other fine lines that detract from an otherwise flawless appearance. In addition to correcting facial lines, Collagen is a sure-fire solution for creating a mouth with definition and volume.

There’s no need for contemplating cosmetic surgery, not when facial collagen injections are at the fingertips of a trained professional.