Hydra Fill®/Collagen

Hydra Fill^® Dermal Therapy is a biodegradable, hyaluronic acid which is a protein that provides structural support to the skin and gives it its youthful tone and suppleness. Natural hyaluronic acid and collagen is gradually lost from the skin as time passes, leading to facial lines and wrinkles. Because it works from within your skin, Hydra fill® can make an immediate and noticeable difference to the way you look.

Hydra Fill^® Softline and Max

One way to treat wrinkles and lines in the face is to inject extra hyaluronic acid to replenish the levels and hydrate the skin. As a result skin volume and tone are increased and lines are reduced. The range is fully FDA approved and has an excellent safety record.

The Hydra Fill^® range contains hyaluronic acid like that found naturally in the skin, no allergy test is required and they are suitable for all skin types. Facial wrinkles, frown lines, crows feet and lipstick lines are most commonly treated. Lips can also be enhanced or evened out.

Do the injections hurt?

Treatment with Hydra Fill^® causes only mild discomfort. The needle that is used is very fine and a local anaesthetic cream can be applied to the area to be treated. A local 'dental block' can also be used when treating the lips and lines from the nose to the mouth. This is a very simple procedure and makes the treatment pain free!

How many treatments will I need?

Hydra Fill® does not provide a permanent correction to the skin contours. The product, over time is completely absorbed by the body. Repeat treatments are usually needed about every 9 - 12 months to maintain the effect. In some patients treatments in the lip area lasts over 12 months.

Are there any side effects?

Side effects of this treatment are rare. Rarely, a transient numbness or tenderness may develop in the treated area. Mild bruising may occur. If you are prone to cold sores at the injection site, treatment may bring out another eruption. Finally, any injection carries a small risk of infection. If you are pregnant or breast feeding the treatment is not recommended.

Collagen

Background

Collagen Replacement Therapy (using Zyderm® and Zyplast® Collagen Implant) helps to replace your natural collagen, which is a protein that provides structural support to the skin and gives it its youthful tone and suppleness. Natural collagen is gradually lost from the skin as time passes, leading to facial lines and wrinkles. Because it works from within your skin, Collagen can make an immediate and noticeable difference to the way you look.

Collagen for furrows, wrinkles and smile lines

Until the 1970's it wasn't possible for practitioners to restore damaged collagen. Now, both Zyderm® and Zyplast® collagen are available. Made of highly purified bovine collagen these materials can be injected into your skin to supplement your body's own collagen and fill certain lines and furrows. Facial wrinkles, frown lines, crows feet and lipstick lines are most commonly treated. Lips can also be enhanced or evened out.

Do the injections hurt?

Collagen contains a small amount of lignocaine, a local anaesthetic and therefore most patients find that the injections only cause mild, temporary discomfort.

How many treatments will I need?

Collagen does not provide a permanent correction to the skin contours. Repeat treatments are usually needed every 3-6 months over a 12-month period. Clinical trials report that some patients, who have had treatment over 12 months, are only requiring further treatments once or twice a year.

Possible side effects

Side effects of this treatment are rare. Over 1.2 million people worldwide have been successfully treated with Collagen since 1976. Approximately 2-3% of people are sensitive to Collagen. A simple skin test is performed at the initial consultation and 4 weeks later you can continue with treatment if there are no skin reactions. Alternative dermal fillers can be recommended should you be sensitive to Collagen.

Rarely, a transient numbness or tenderness may develop in the treated area. Mild bruising may occur. If you are prone to cold sores at the injection site, treatment may bring out another eruption. Finally, any injection carries a small risk of infection. If you are pregnant or breast feeding the treatment is not recommended.

Testimonials

I just wanted to say that I love what you have done with my lips and chin, my lips look lovely and natural and my jaw line has improved.
Mrs L , Woodbridge

I can't believe that I have lost my frown lines after all these years. It's great not to look cross all the time.
Mrs M Stowmarket

I look '10 years younger' and feel full of confidence due to your care. THANK YOU.
Ms M, London

I was so depressed with my deep acne scarring but after you did your magic my skin is looking fantastic, (no bruising at all - which is a first). My skin with make-up is now almost perfectly smooth - I'm over the moon with the results. You've done an outstanding job and have really made a difference to how I feel about my skin.
Ms B, Leiston

I'm very, very happy with my Hydra Fill, it's lovely and natural, I'm really delighted. Thank you.
Mrs L, Sudbury

I'm delighted with my lips, it has been over 6 months now and the Hydra Fill just lasts and lasts and lasts. I still haven't got any of those vertical lines that I hated. I think it's brilliant.
Mrs B, Ipswich

I am thrilled with the results; I can't believe how well it has worked. The lines are practically gone and it has given me a huge lift. I would definitely have it done again.
Mrs L, Ipswich

I am absolutely thrilled with the results of my Radiesse; it is perfect. Thank you.
Mrs K, Stowmarket

The reason I came to you is because my wife had Collagen treatment here and was so pleased with the results. I didn't realise it was for men too.
Mr B, Colchester