What care should be done after collagen injection

Nowadays, more and more people are injecting collagen to remove wrinkles. Everyone chooses it to solve the problem of wrinkles on their faces. However, if you love beauty, you should not ignore some post-operative care. What care should you do after injecting collagen?

What care should be done after collagen injection

1. After injecting collagen, cold compress is required for 10-15 minutes to reduce local skin redness and swelling and shorten recovery time;

2. Within 24 hours after collagen injection, the injection site needs to be kept still and frequent movements of facial muscles such as crying and laughing should be avoided to ensure uniform distribution of fillers at the injection site. Related reading: Will the chin be re-filled after collagen injection?

3. Within 48 hours after collagen injection, do not use cosmetics or skin care products on the injection site, and do not let it get wet or contaminated; do not apply irritating cosmetics on the injection site and surrounding areas within 72 hours after injection. No exposure to high temperatures (including saunas or high-energy treatments with laser devices) for one month;

4. Perform appropriate local kneading and shaping according to the doctor's instructions within one week;

5. Do not drink alcohol or eat irritating foods (such as alcohol, chili peppers, seafood, etc.) within one week after collagen injection, and avoid exposure to extreme sunlight and other rays; Related reading: What are the characteristics of collagen injection wrinkle removal?

6. To ensure the postoperative effect, please follow the doctor's instructions and go to the clinic for follow-up visits on time after the injection. Depending on the effect, additional local injections can be performed to make the effect more perfect and lasting.

Plastic surgery experts remind everyone: When choosing to have collagen injections for beauty treatments, in order to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the surgery, it is recommended that you go to a regular plastic surgery hospital for treatment to avoid unnecessary accidents.