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Why is my skin sagging?

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	Artefill®
	Botox®
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	Restylane®
	Juvederm®
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	Perlane™
	CosmoDerm® & CosmoPlast®

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Are there Side-Effects from Bovine Collagen or Injectables?

Bovine Collagen Side Effects

Injectables which contain bovine collagen such as Zyderm® and Zyplast® will require a test injection a month prior to treatment to determine if the prospective patient is allergic to the bovine collagen. If no allergies are present, treatment may procedure.

However, if allergies to the bovine collagen are present, treatment with bovine collagen is not appropriate. The allergy may materialize right away or may take several weeks. There are a number of signs which will signal your allergy to bovine collagen. Allergy symptoms may include:

Chest pain and shortness of breath
Hives
Redness and Irritation of the skin
Lumps and Scarring

Call your doctor right away if any of these symptoms result following a test injection.

Injectable Alternatives

If you are allergic to bovine collagen, there are a number of injectables in use today which are very popular and offer satisfactory results. Consult with a physician for more information about treatment with injectables. You may also visit our Treatment with Injectable Fillers Comparison Page.

Other alternative injectables include: Artefill, Botox, Collagen Injections, Restylane, Sculptra, Juvederm, Fat Fillers, CosmoDerm & CosmoPlast, and Perlane.

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Last Modified: September 10, 2007

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The information contained in the above article is purely for educational purposes and is not intended to provide any medical advice. Always consult with your physician before having any medical procedure performed.

Are there Side-Effects from Bovine Collagen or Injectables?

Bovine Collagen Side Effects

Injectable Alternatives

Frequently Asked Questions