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COLLAGEN REPLACEMENT THERAPYOne of the most popular and most frequently performed non-surgical procedures for reducing facial lines and wrinkles is Collagen Replacement Therapy (CRT). Facial lines and wrinkles are caused by the wearing down of the natural collagen support layer that lies just beneath your skin. Creams can moisturize or exfoliate the surface of your skin, but they cannot eliminate the lines or wrinkles that are caused by the wearing away of the underlying collagen support layer. Collagen Replacement Therapy (CRT) is a safe, non-surgical procedure that smoothes out facial lines, wrinkles, and scars by replenishing the natural collagen support layer beneath your skin. These results may be seen immediately. WHAT IS COLLAGEN?Your skin is composed of two layers: The uppermost layer of skin, called the epidermis, acts as a protective barrier. The epidermis controls the loss of water from cells and tissues, and without it your body would quickly dehydrate. Just beneath the epidermis is the second layer of skin, called the dermis. This layer is composed primarily of a protein called 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. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT WITH COLLAGEN REPLACEMENT THERAPYCollagen Replacement Therapy is a proven, non-surgical treatment simple enough to be completed during your lunch hour. It's important to discuss your treatment expectations with your physician. Together, you can review 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, however, CRT is a safe, convenient and immediate way to treat lines and wrinkles. Just like natural collagen, injectable collagen eventually loses its form and wears down. Ongoing treatments are required to maintain the improvements achieved with CRT. HOW DO I GET STARTED?Start by asking your physician about
a skin test. It's a simple test performed on your forearm to determine if
you are sensitive to collagen
Implants. You must watch the area very carefully over a four-week period.
Approximately 97% of women and men tested show no reaction to the skin test and
are eligible for treatment. If you do not have an adverse reaction to the skin
test, you can get started with your Collagen Replacement Therapy (CRT).
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