Collagen Injections (see also Restylane and Botox® Phoenix) You probably take excellent care of yourself-you exercise, eat right, and stay away from excessive suntanning, even though it is nearly impossible to completely avoid the sun in Arizona! Lately, however, you've noticed that your face is not as youthful as it once was. Stress, sun damage and simple aging have robbed you of the precious collagen needed to give you that that luminous glow that once was yours. Collagen keeps our skin looking plump and firm and as it breaks down, gravity begins to takes over, leaving us with facial creases, laugh lines, and crow's feet. Luckily, there is a safe, easy and non-surgical way to replace what nature has lost. Soft-tissue dermal fillers such as collagen are injected beneath the skin and can help fill in creases and lines. Collagen provides a temporary fullness to any area of the face that shows signs of aging and works particularly well on well-defined wrinkles and creases such as the nasolabial folds that run from the outside of the nose to the corners of the mouth, sunken cheeks, and lips that are beginning to thin. Collagen injections may be used alone, or in conjunction with other injectables such as Botox® Phoenix. It may also be used with resurfacing procedures such as microdermabrasion and laser treatments. Some commonly asked questions How are collagen injections different Botox® Phoenix? Collagen injections can be used to fill in wrinkles and scars, and well as add fullness to thinning lips. Botox® Phoenix injections are used to actually relax facial muscles, which not only smoothes out wrinkles, but also helps prevent new wrinkles from forming. Botox® Phoenix is highly effective in minimizing forehead creases, deep creases between the eyes, and crow's feet. Your licensed aesthetician/certified laser technician will determine the best treatment for your skin. What is a collagen injection treatment like? A typical treatment takes 30-60 minutes, depending on the number of areas the client wishes to fill. In most cases there is very little, if any pain involved in collagen injections. However, there are some clients who are more sensitive than others, in which case a numbing cream will be applied before treatment begins. How long will the results last? Each client is different. Some clients need only 1-2 touch-ups each year, while others require slightly more. Am I a good candidate for collagen injections? If you are someone who is beginning to notice that your skin is not quite as youthful as it once was, then you are an excellent candidate for collagen injections. Before treatment may begin, an allergy test will be performed to determine whether you are compatible with collagen. How does the skin look after it has been treated? Typically, the skin is a little red and swollen, but only for a short period of time. Of course, this varies from client to client, depending on their skin type and the extent of the treatment. Most clients return to their normal activities immediately following treatment. Is the treatment completely safe? Yes. Our collagen products are FDA approved and are regularly tested for purity. As with any injection site, side effects or adverse reactions are possible but rare. Why is Physicians Skin Institute the best medical spa for collagen injections? Featuring a diverse Medical Advisory board of doctors and our friendly team of aestheticians, certified laser technicians, nurses and massage therapists, you will be in excellent hands at PSI. We are the only medical spa in Arizona that has a sister company (www.nationallaserinstitute.com) housed in the same building, where we offer Laser Certification and training courses. As the first in Arizona to set the standard in excellence, we are laser education pioneers that will ensure you the highest level of quality service. Laser and light-therapy skincare, as well as dermal injections, are not something we take lightly-we utilize these treatments every single day, and our highly trained staff is the very best at what they do. To ensure that each one of our clients receives total comfort and outstanding results, we have carefully selected the absolute best equipment that modern technology has to offer. We are the only medical spa in Arizona that guarantees that our laser technicians are not only certified, but also have completed a rigorous training course at the National Laser Institute, founded by our principals. At PSI, safety is our number one priority, and our staff has the proven background to help you achieve your skin care goals. 16601 North 90th Street Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 480.222.4640 : customerservice@psiscottsdale.com