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Vaishali B. Doolabh, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Contemporary
Plastic Surgery |
4221
Southpoint Parkway
Jacksonville, Fl 32216 |
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Collagen / Cosmoderm |
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| Just below the epidermis lies the
second layer of skin, the dermis. The dermis is
primarily made up of a protein called "collagen". This
protein forms a network of fibers that provides a
framework for the growth of cells and blood vessels.
Because it is the primary component of the dermis,
collagen acts as the support structure for the skin. |
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Why do lines and wrinkles appear? |
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| In young skin, the collagen
framework is intact and the skin remains moist and
elastic, resilient to the many facial expressions we
adopt, as well as to everyday wear and tear. But over
time the support structure weakens and the skin loses
its elasticity. The skin begins to lose its tone as the
collagen support wears down. Every time you smile, frown
or squint, you put stress on the collagen in your skin.
The effect of these facial depressions is cumulative,
and facial lines begin to appear. |
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How does Collagen Replacement Therapy work? |
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Collagen Replacement Therapy
replenishes the skin's natural collagen. The natural
appearance of your skin may be enhanced as the contour
of the support structure is restored.
Zyderm® and Zyplast® Collagen are natural substances
that replace the collagen your skin loses over time.
Derived from purified bovine (cow) collagen, Zyderm and
Zyplast Collagen are placed just beneath the skin where
the body commonly accepts them as its own.
By supplementing your skin's own collagen, Collagen
Replacement Therapy helps to smooth facial lines as well
as most types of scars. From this proven, non-surgical
treatment, you may obtain immediate results. You can
have your Collagen Replacement Therapy during a lunch
hour. |
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How many
Collagen treatments will I need? |
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Just like your natural
collagen, injectable collagen begins to lose its form
and will eventually wear down. Full correction occurs
and is maintained only with a series of treatments.
Depending on age, skin condition, and amount of sun
damage, your treatment program will be tailored to
incorporate your individual need. |
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If you have any questions, or wish to schedule a consultation with Dr. Doolabh, please call Contemporary Plastic Surgery today at
904.854.4800. |
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