What is the treatment for?
It may be considered for reduced skin density, mild skin laxity or gradual improvement in skin tone when immediate volume is not the goal. The consultation clarifies whether it is appropriate, even when the initial concern is still vague.
It is not a facelift, nor a conventional volumiser. The result does not appear on the day of the injection: it builds over time, as the skin responds.
Who is it for?
For someone who is comfortable with a gradual effect assessed several weeks after treatment, rather than an immediate visible change. Infection, pregnancy, an active or changing illness, or a known allergy may lead to postponement.
An autoimmune disease, a known tendency to thick scars or a treatment that alters healing must be mentioned. The indication is medical.
Areas concerned
The face is most often involved: cheeks, temples, facial contour depending on the examination. The neck or décolletage are considered only if they make clinical sense and if the product chosen suits them. The extent is decided after examination.
How a session generally unfolds
After the face has been analysed and the product explained, the area is cleaned and disinfected. The injection is carried out according to a suitable plan, with a needle or a cannula, possibly after a numbing cream.
Depending on the product, you may be asked to massage the area after the procedure. Instructions are given verbally. Follow-up allows the response to be assessed before any further session.
What kind of result
The intended effect is a gradual improvement in density or skin quality. No result is guaranteed. Intensity and timing vary from one person to another.
How it changes over time
Unlike a volumising gel, the result cannot be assessed on the same day. Several weeks, or even a few months, may be needed to evaluate the effect. Depending on the product, a course of sessions may be discussed. Further treatment is decided only after reviewing the response.
Possible after-effects
Redness, swelling, tenderness or bruising are possible for a few days. An initial swelling may fade before the expected effect appears: this is normal and does not predict the result.
Rarer reactions include nodules or persistent irregularities. Any unusual change should be reported.
General precautions
Mention current treatments, history and recent aesthetic procedures. Post-injection instructions (exercise, heat, massage, make-up) are individual and given by the physician.
Questions
Is it the same as hyaluronic acid?
No. The purpose, timing and type of result differ. A hyaluronic acid gel has an immediate effect on volume or a fold, while a collagen inducer aims to improve the skin gradually. The two approaches may sometimes be considered at different times, but never automatically.
When is the result seen?
Not on the same day. The effect builds over several weeks. It is judged some time later, once the initial swelling has gone.
What is the fee?
The published fee for the collagen inducer is €800. The exact quote is confirmed in consultation.
Prices
Prices are indicative. The treatment plan and exact quote are confirmed during consultation, according to the clinical indication.