How to avoid the side effects of ‘Ultracol’, a collagen injection for facial volume?

Check points of increasing the effectiveness of ‘collagen injection’, a new trend in the anti-aging market

Medical experts agree that it is more advantageous to maintain the appearance and health that existed before aging for a long time, rather than trying to forcefully rejuvenate an already aged appearance. Healthy eating habits and regular exercise are basic. These factors maintain health and prevent aging but they do not actually stop aging in progress.

As the main cause of aging is collagen loss, the demand for procedures that promote collagen production as a method that prioritizes safety is increasing and “collagen injection” is a representative method. Collagen injections, one of the anti-aging procedures, produce a volume effect similar to fillers but are more popular than filler because they are known to be safer.

■Fill wrinkles and increase volume… Steady ingredient is ‘collagen’

The reason of aging is decrease of collagen production. Deterioration of skin elasticity begins in earnest after the mid-20s when collagen and elastin, which make up the dermal layer, decrease. Therefore, there are many people who undergo procedures such as collagen injections to increase collagen production artificially. Although it is impossible to go against the flow of aging, it is possible to slow down the speed to some extent, so various methods can be utilized.

There are various methods of collagen injection. There are treatments such as Rejuran Healer, Juvelook, Sculptra, and Radius. The ingredients of each treatment are different, and the plan, such as appropriate dosage, is also different. If you want to undergo the treatment, it is advisable to find out which method suits you and make a plan.

■Optimize collagen production with fine particles

There are various types of collagen injections, but among them, 'Ultracol' is a collagen injection manufactured using spherical PDO microparticles and has received certification from the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (KFDA) and European CE certification, thereby it opened a new chapter of the anti-aging market.

Director of The Master Clinic, Kwon Hanjin said, “Ultracol is a collagen production stimulation booster that promotes the production of self-collagen due to foreign body reaction and dissolve afterward which significantly lowering the risk of side effects.” He added, “As the concentration of collagen increases at the injection site, skin elasticity increases. “It not only has an improving and whitening effect, but also has an additional lifting effect.” Another advantage is that by optimizing the size of the spherical microparticles and lowering the excipient content, the initial volume reduction is small and at the same time, the injection pressure is lowered, which not only increases the convenience of the operator but also reduces the patient's pain during injection.

■Reasons for rise in collagen injections

Currently, collagen injection is an area where K-Medical Aesthetics' capabilities stand out so it is even more noteworthy. The reason why collagen injections have attracted attention is that ‘Collagen Stimulating’ has emerged as an important element in the skin care field. Collagen stimulating is also called as biostimulator. It literally means that it plays a positive role in the skin by stimulating the tissues. These ingredients help producing collagen, elastin, proteoglycans, and new blood vessels involved in the extracellular matrix, promoting ceramides, increasing dermal thickness and improving skin quality.

In fact, Ultra V once again proved the mechanism of ‘Ultracol’ through a test to evaluate the effect of improving human skin at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. According to Ultra V, the purpose of this study is to improve wrinkles on both sides of the nose and lip after applying 'ULTRACOL', a PDO filler using PDO polymer material, as the primary evaluation item, and to improve skin texture (volume) and skin volume. This is to confirm it as a search indicator.

We evaluated the improvement of wrinkles on both nasolabial folds with 'tissue repair material (ULTRACOL100)' and 'tissue repair material (ULTRACOL 200)' 4 weeks after the first application of the medical device and 4 weeks after the second application of the medical device, and explored the results of the study. From the indicators, skin texture (roughness), skin elasticity, inner elasticity, moisture content, inner moisture content, transepidermal water loss, tone, gloss (glow), transparency, pores and density, skin texture (volume) and skin volume were confirmed and applied to the human body. The safety and effectiveness of the test were confirmed.

■Collagen injection procedure, what are the precautions?

However, although the side effects of collagen injections are rare, there is still a risk of side effects. A typical example is the ‘nodule’ phenomenon, where collagen, which should be produced evenly, clumps up in specific areas. Biodegradable polymer ingredients injected into the body can stimulate collagen production through foreign body action while maintaining safety. However, if the decomposition period is prolonged, the possibility of side effects such as nodules or granulomas increases. To prevent this, it is important to use the appropriate dose for each individual.

Additionally, cost aspects such as price are sometimes considered during the planning stage. Of course, you cannot avoid considering this part, but it is an issue that cannot be changed with your own health. Rather than considering the cost aspect, you should make a plan tailored to safety by considering your skin characteristics and constitution, depth of wrinkles and degree of sagging.