A novelty for clients of beauty salons was such a procedure as injection with the Kollosta drug. Increasingly, aesthetic clinics and offices offer this service to their patients. What is it and what is it for? What are the advantages of Kollost? Customer reviews and professional advice in our material.
Kollost: what is it?
To begin with, it should be noted that the medical preparation “Kollost” was originally developed for use in surgical practice. Doctors use a powder, tourniquet or membrane to accelerate the regeneration of damaged muscle and bone tissue. It is used in surgery, dermatology (including burns and bedsores), urology, gynecology, dentistry.
“Kollost” - what is it from a medical point of view? This is a real innovative development of the domestic scientist S.V. Nesterenko. The drug is a collagen fiber in cattle, which, once in human tissue, is able to activate their natural regeneration.
What is the secret of the drug? As you know, collagen gives firmness and elasticity to the skin. Due to the introduction of this substance into human tissues , the healing process of wounds and the growth of bone tissue are accelerated, scars, acne and wrinkles become less noticeable.
The drug is produced by the Russian brand BioFarma Holding. This company produces Kollost in the form of 7% and 15% gel, packaged in 1 ml, 1.5 ml and 2 ml syringes. Such a preparation has a patent and a certificate of quality of the European sample. In addition, the novelty has passed the necessary experimental testing.
Indications for use in medicine
Active use of Kollost is observed in different branches of medicine. Experts say that such material is indispensable in cases where the reconstruction of biological tissue is required. Here is an incomplete list of conditions and diseases in which this drug is used:
- bone defects;
- uninfected wounds;
- burns;
- bedsores of all degrees;
- helps “Kollost” from scars (including striae or stretch marks, traces of chickenpox, acne, surgical scars);
- in dentistry for tissue reconstruction;
- in gynecology and urology to restore areas of the mucous membrane damaged by erosion processes.
Aesthetic medicine and Kollost
In cosmetology, the effective use of Kollost was also noted. Reviews confirm the results of the studies - the drug significantly rejuvenates and tightens the skin, copes with aesthetic defects of the integument. The procedure in which the drug is administered for cosmetic purposes is called colloid therapy. Such a service is offered today in many specialized offices. But since this procedure requires special professional skills, it is recommended to contact the center of medical cosmetology. Only in institutions of this type, qualified doctors, having modern technical equipment, will conduct a colloid therapy session with high quality and maximum safety for the patient’s health.
What are the indications for the procedure? The drug “Kollost” will cope with the following tasks:
- age-related changes, for example, a decrease in the firmness and elasticity of the skin, its excessive dryness;
- wrinkles around the eyes (crow's feet) and mouth;
- deep wrinkles on the forehead and nose;
- recovery after unsuccessful cosmetic procedures (for example, chemical peeling);
- change in lip volume;
- correction of cheekbones and face contours.
The mechanism of action of Kollost in cosmetology
Aesthetic medicine offers gel injections. How is a tightening effect, reduction of wrinkles on the skin after the procedure of drug administration is achieved? A noticeable positive result is due to the unique property of the substance to activate the body's natural production of collagen. Thus, at the injection site of Kollost, the process of regeneration and tissue renewal begins, while the drug itself gradually dissolves.
The photo clearly shows how there is a decrease in the volume of subcutaneous collagen, depending on the age of the person. “Kollost”, introducing into the cavity, not only becomes an implant, but also contributes to the growth of tissues in this area.
Adverse Reactions and Contraindications
There are contraindications to the use of the drug, as well as the likelihood of adverse reactions, despite all the advantages of Kollost. Patient reviews indicate that the introduction of the gel is accompanied by certain pain, after the procedure, swelling at the injection site, redness are possible. In rare cases, an allergy develops in the form of a rash, itching, fever, general malaise.
Contraindications to colloid therapy are as follows:
- individual sensitivity to the drug;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- bleeding disorder;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- inflammatory dermatological skin diseases;
- taking certain medications;
- carrying out cosmetic procedures on the eve of colloid therapy.
Advantages of using Kollost
The drug “Kollost” is a unique collagen complex. The mechanism of its action does not determine the simple filling of subcutaneous voids with a foreign liquid, but a natural increase in the body’s own tissues. Thus, the following advantages of this complex can be noted:
- the effect is noticeable after the first injection of Kollost;
- the result is saved up to six months;
- safety, high quality of the drug.
Instructions for use
Only a qualified specialist is entitled to use this drug. The Kollost procedure is not performed at home. Since, firstly, depending on the type of preparation (gel or membrane), the technique for applying it is completely different. Secondly, the use of “Kollosta” requires professional knowledge and skills. So, before injecting the gel, the ampoule with the substance should be preheated to a temperature of 38–39 degrees. Then you need to choose and apply an anesthetic. Then, an important point is the subcutaneous administration of the drug by various techniques (they are determined by indications) and its uniform distribution. The result of colloid therapy and the duration of the effect depend on how correctly such manipulation is performed.
In addition, a “probe” of the drug is included in the kit for “Kollost”. Before the procedure, it is necessary to use it to conduct a test for an allergic reaction.
Stages of colloid therapy
The procedure for injecting the drug "Kollost" is carried out in several stages:
- Taking an allergy test.
- The first injection session.
- A break of 2-3 weeks (during this time the results of the procedure are evaluated).
- Conducting the remaining sessions (to achieve a stable effect, 2 to 5 sessions are required) with an interval of a week.
- You can repeat this course no earlier than six months later.
Preparation for the procedure
In order to achieve the maximum positive visible result, cosmetologists recommend a few months before the course of colloid therapy to cleanse the skin from defects and impurities using peels and masks. In addition, it is important to remember that dermatological diseases are a contraindication to the procedure. Therefore, if you have such health problems, you must complete the full course of treatment prescribed by your doctor.
Recovery period
Usually, a pronounced recovery period after injections with this drug is not observed. But with individual sensitivity or incorrect procedure, hematomas may form, swelling at the injection site, the patient may be disturbed by itching, fever.
After the “Collost” (gel) has been injected subcutaneously, it is important to adhere to some recommendations. So, within two weeks after the procedure, you can not:
- visit the bathhouse and sauna;
- be in direct sunlight;
- conduct hardware cosmetology and physiotherapy procedures.
Cost
The cost of a directly 7 percent “Kollost” is about 1,500 rubles, and a 15 percent - 3,500 rubles. If the patient goes to the center of medical cosmetology, then the cost of the procedure will be calculated from how much consumables are needed and time to work. On average, one colloid therapy session is about 4 thousand rubles.
Reviews
Experts clearly indicate the benefits of an innovative drug. So, there is a high safety of the substance, a simple technique of its introduction, a quick noticeable result.
Patients also indicate an instant improvement in skin condition, a marked reduction in wrinkles, elimination of scars and stretch marks.
We talked about such an innovative cosmetic product as Kollost, what it is, what is its mechanism of action. But in order to make a decision on holding colloid therapy sessions, it is necessary to seek the advice of a dermatologist or professional cosmetologist.