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Collagen Replacement

Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast for Wrinkles and Lips

Collagen Replacements Cosmoderm and Cosmpolast for Wrinkles and Lip Augmentation

For filling superficial lines and wrinkles and for instantly wearable lip augmentation, few fillers compare to Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast.

What are Cosmoplast and Cosmoderm?

Cosmoplast and Cosmoderm are the only FDA-approved dermal fillers that contain natural human collagen. CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast do not require a pre-treatment skin test, making them the first same-day, single-visit dermal fillers approved in the United States. This natural human collagen has been purified from dermal tissue grown under controlled laboratory conditions.

 

Cosmoderm is injected just below the surface of the skin, filling in unwanted lines and wrinkles and adding definition to the lip border. Cosmoplast, because it is a denser product, is better suited for Lip Augmentation. For Acne Scars, Cosmoplast and other fillers such as Juvederm offer a temporary leveling to make the skin appear smooth.

Cosmoplast is injected at a deeper level than Cosmoderm, making it more useful for deeper wrinkles and corrections requiring more fullness.

What results can I expect with Cosmoplast?

CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast provide instant results in just one visit. So whether it's correcting facial wrinkles, fine lines or vermilion (lip) borders, you will see the full results immediately.

Because a filler does not affect the skin surface itself, many patients choose combination treatments such as fillers and resurfacing, or chemical peels. If you elect to improve your skin with laser treatments such as Fraxel or SmoothPeel, Dr. Cobos will typically recommend that you undergo the laser treatments first and then use a wrinkle filler afterward.

Do the injections hurt?

Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast injections are formulated with Lidocaine to minimize patient discomfort. However, Dr. Cobos may apply an anesthetic numbing cream and use ice to the area you want injected to help relieve any discomfort.

How long does Cosmoplast last?

Treatment results are immediate and typically last three months or more. The collagen is gradually absorbed by the body. A systematic correction program keeps you looking how you want, so scheduled treatments work well for Cosmoplast users.

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How Safe is Cosmoplast?

Treatment with FDA-approved CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast is a safe and effective way to aid in the correction of facial wrinkles, frown lines, skin folds, vermilion borders of the lip, scars and other soft tissue deficiencies.

The collagen in CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast is isolated, and purified from human dermal tissue grown under very strictly controlled laboratory conditions. Both are checked and stringently tested to assure safety. In an extra step, the collagen is subjected to additional viral inactivation for added safety.

How is Cosmoderm different from Cosmoplast?

CosmoDerm is used for fine lines such as crow's feet and the fine lines radiating above the lips while CosmoPlast is used in the treatment of deeper lines and furrows and lip augmentation or "plumping".

 

In this photo you can see how both products have been used to fill lines, creases and put back lost lip volume.

When would I choose Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast over other fillers?

Because both these products are collagens, they don't absorb water from the tissue surrounding the filler. Since they have the least incidence of swelling, they are referred to as "camera ready". Typically any minimal swelling is gone in a few hours and at most less than 24 hours.

If you want the very least "side-effect" from a filler injection, then Cosmoderm or Cosmoplast may be your best choice. In addition, collagens work well in creating a soft natural lip border. Dr. Cobos will help you in deciding which filler will work best for you and your needs.

Can I use Botox® Cosmetic and CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast together?

Yes. There are no restrictions in using both and the combined results of these, and fillers such as the recently-released hyaluronic acid filler Juvederm, are very satisfying.

Smoker's lines (the vertical lines above and sometimes below the lip) are have always been difficult to treat because the constant muscle movement in that area causes fillers to break down and dissipate more quickly. By using a tiny touch of Botox alongside the Cosmoderm injections you can slow the progression of the lines as well as increase the duration of the filler. In addition, Dr. Cobos often uses the Candela Smooth Peel Erbium laser to soften the stubborn lines.

Other fillers to learn about :

Restylane, Perlane and Juvederm, hyaluronic acid fillers for wrinkles and lines; Radiesse, an injectable implant for the deep nasolabial folds; and Sculptra, an injectable collagen-spurring material for volume correction and lost volume replacement.

Other treatments for more complete rejuvenation may include:

Phone :714-870-SKIN
Premiere Dermatology
Providence Medical Center
1950 Sunny Crest Drive, Suite 2300
Fullerton, Ca. 92835