Wrinkles are the outward sign of our skin’s underlying loss of collagen. As we get older, the collagen that supports our skin’s structure ebbs, and wrinkles settle in. For decades, dermatologists have sought ways to replenish collagen and erase wrinkles. Starting in the 1970s, doctors were able to use collagen from animals. Since then, we’ve… Continue reading Restoring Aging Skin through the Powers of Collagen
Tag: hyaluronic acid
Botox “Chemodenervation” Helps Dermal Fillers Last Longer
Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are a popular treatment for facial lines and wrinkles, but early degradation of fillers may limit how long their effects last. Experimental evidence supports prolonging the effects of HA dermal fillers by using them together with botulinum toxin, according to a study done by Dr. Ismail Küçüker and colleagues of the… Continue reading Botox “Chemodenervation” Helps Dermal Fillers Last Longer
Improving a Controversial Arthritis Treatment
Cornell University bioengineers have discovered that a common but controversial osteoarthritis may be more effective when it is adjusted. Injections of hyaluronic acid (HA) are a common treatment of pain in osteoarthritis of the knee – a condition that affects 27 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The injections replace… Continue reading Improving a Controversial Arthritis Treatment