Application of "Collost": reviews, instructions, contra-indications

A novelty for the clients of beauty parlors was a procedure such as injection with the drug "Collost". Increasingly, aesthetic clinics and offices offer such a service to their patients. What is it and what is it for? What are the advantages of "Collost"? Customer feedback and advice from professionals in our material.

"Collost": what is this?

To begin with, it should be noted that the medical preparation "Collost" was developed initially for use in surgical practice. Doctors use a powder, a tourniquet or a membrane to accelerate the regeneration of damaged muscle and bone tissue. It is used in surgery, dermatology (including burns and bedsores), urology, gynecology, dentistry.

"Collost" - what is this from a medical point of view? This is a true innovative development of the domestic scientist S.V. Nesterenko. The drug is a collagen fiber of cattle, which are capable, after hitting in human tissues, to activate their natural regeneration.

What is the secret of the drug? As you know, collagen gives elasticity and elasticity to the skin. Thanks to the introduction of this substance into the human tissue , the healing of wounds, the growth of bone tissue, the scar, acne and wrinkles become less noticeable.

The drug is produced by the Russian brand "BioPharma Holding". This company produces "Collost" in the form of a 7% and 15% gel, packaged in syringes of 1 ml, 1.5 ml and 2 ml. Such a preparation has a patent and a European quality certificate. In addition, the novelty passed the necessary experimental testing.

Indications for use in medicine

There is an active application of "Collost" in various branches of medicine. Experts say that such a 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:

• Defects of bone tissue;
• Uninfected wounds;
• Burns;
• Bedsores of all degrees;
• Helps "Collost" from scars (including from strii or stretch marks, traces of chicken pox, acne, surgical scars);
• In dentistry for tissue reconstruction;
• In gynecology and urology for the restoration of areas of the mucosa damaged by erosive processes.

Aesthetic medicine and "Collost"

Cosmetology also noted the effective application of "Collost". The reviews confirm the results of the studies - the drug significantly rejuvenates and tightens the skin, copes with the aesthetic defects of the covers. The procedure in which the drug is administered for cosmetic purposes is called collostotherapy. Such a service is offered in many specialized offices today. 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, possessing modern technical equipment, will conduct a collostotherapy session with high quality and maximum safety for the patient's health.

What are the indications for the procedure? The preparation "Collost" will cope with such tasks:

• Age-related changes, for example, decreased elasticity and elasticity of the skin, excessive dryness;
• Wrinkles around the eyes ("crow's feet") and mouth;
• Deep wrinkles on the forehead and nose;
• Recovery from unsuccessful cosmetic procedures (eg chemical peeling);
• Change in the volume of the lips;
• Correction of cheekbones and face oval.

The mechanism of action of "Collost" in cosmetology

Aesthetic medicine offers gel injections. How is the tightening effect achieved, the reduction of wrinkles on the skin after the procedure of the drug administration? A noticeable positive result is due to the unique property of the substance to activate the natural production of collagen by the body. Thus, at the place of introduction of "Collost", the process of regeneration, tissue renewal begins, while the preparation itself gradually dissolves.

The photo clearly shows how the volume of subcutaneous collagen decreases, depending on the age of the person. "Collost", penetrating into the cavity, not only becomes an implant, but 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 the formation of adverse reactions, despite all the advantages of "Collost". The patients' testimonies indicate that the introduction of the gel is accompanied by certain painful sensations, after the procedure, puffiness at the injection site, redness is possible. In rare cases, an allergy develops in the form of rash, itching, fever, general malaise.

Contraindications to collostotherapy are as follows:

• Individual sensitivity to the drug;
• Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• Impaired blood clotting;
• Pregnancy and lactation;
• Inflammatory dermatological skin diseases;
• Taking certain medications;
• Carrying out cosmetology procedures on the eve of collostotherapy.

Advantages of using "Collost"

The drug "Collost" - a unique collagen complex. The mechanism of its action causes not only the filling of the subcutaneous cavities with the foreign liquid, but the natural growth of the body's own tissues. Thus, we can note the following advantages of this complex:

• The effect is noticeable after the first injection of "Collost";
• The result remains up to six months;
• Safety, high quality of the drug.

Instructions for use

Only a qualified specialist has the right to use this medication. The procedure "Collost" is not carried out at home. Since, firstly, depending on the type of preparation (gel or membrane) the technique of its application is completely different. Secondly, the application of "Collost" requires professional knowledge and skills. So, before injecting the gel, the ampoule with the substance must be heated to 38-39 degrees beforehand. After that, you need to choose and apply anesthetic. Then the important point is the subcutaneous injection of the drug by different techniques (they are determined by the indications) and its uniform distribution. On the extent to which such manipulation will be carried out, the result of collostotherapy, the duration of the effect, depends.

In addition, a "probe" of the drug is attached to the "Collost". Before the procedure, it is necessary to conduct an allergic reaction test with it.

Stages of collostotherapy

The procedure for the injection of "Collost" is carried out in several stages:

1. Taking allergens.
2. The first injection session.
3. Break 2-3 weeks (during this time the results of the procedure are evaluated).
4. Conducting the remaining sessions (to achieve a sustainable effect requires 2 to 5 sessions) with an interval of a week.
5. You can repeat this course not earlier than in six months.

Preparation for the procedure

In order to achieve the maximum positive visible result, cosmetologists recommend to clear the skin of defects and dirt with the help of peelings and masks several months before the course of collostotherapy. In addition, it is important to remember that dermatological diseases are a contraindication to the procedure. Therefore, in the presence of such problems with health, it is necessary to undergo a full course of treatment prescribed by a doctor.

Recovery period

Usually a marked recovery period after injection with this drug is not observed. But with individual sensitivity or incorrect procedure, hematomas, swelling at the injection site, the patient may be disturbed by itching, fever.

After the "Collost" (gel) was injected subcutaneously, it is important to follow certain recommendations. So, within two weeks after the procedure it is impossible:

• To visit the sauna and sauna;
• Be in direct sunlight;
• Carry out hardware cosmetology and physiotherapy procedures.

Cost

The cost of directly 7 percent "Collost" is about 1500 rubles, and 15-percent - 3500 rubles. If the patient turns to the center of medical cosmetology, the cost of the procedure will be calculated from the amount of consumables and time required for work. On average, one session of collostotherapy is about 4 thousand rubles.

Reviews

Experts unequivocally point out the advantages of an innovative drug. So, high safety of a substance, simple technique of its introduction, fast appreciable result is marked.

Patients also indicate an immediate improvement in skin condition, a marked reduction in wrinkles, elimination of scars and stretch marks.

We talked about such an innovative cosmetology preparation as "Collost", what it is, what its mechanism of action is. But in order to decide on conducting collostotherapy sessions, you need to seek advice from a dermatologist or a professional cosmetologist.