At our cosmetic plastic surgery center in Mountain View, California, we offer less invasive non surgical procedures such as collagen injections to Palo Alto, Los Altos, Silicon Valley, San Jose, and Bay Area residents who desire a rejuvenated, youthful face but do not need major work done. Collagen is a substance useful for treatment of smile lines and frown lines and for improving the fullness of your lips.

Collagen is a naturally occurring supportive tissue in all living skin. Collagen is now derived from two sources for clinical use: human and bovine (cow). Approximately 3 in 100 people are allergic to 'cow' collagens; therefore, it is imperative that you have skin testing at least one month prior to your first treatment if you are planning treatment with the traditional bovine derived collagen. Patients receiving human based collagen injections usually DO NOT need to undergo skin testing. Be sure to discuss safety issues with Dr. Pearl and his staff. Prior to receiving collagen injections, all Palo Alto and Bay Area patients undergo a thorough consultation at our cosmetic plastic surgery center in nearby Mountain View, California. Dr. Samuel Pearl's staff will explain the collagen injection procedure, answer any questions you may have, and determine if it is the appropriate course of action for your particular case.

Collagen is a substance useful for treatment of frown lines, "crow's feet" and smile lines. Collagen containing local anesthetic is injected with a tiny needle directly into the wrinkle, crease or depression. Collagen plumps up the soft tissue, filling in lines and depressions by replacing the natural collagen that is lost from your skin over time.

To arrange a consultation for collagen injections, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Los Altos and Bay Area residents can contact Dr. Pearl at his state-of-the-art cosmetic plastic surgery facility in Mountain View.