The Procedure

Patients in their 20-60's are often self-conscious about the lines on their face. Perhaps not significant enough for a laser or chemical treatment or if the individual does not want to undergo a recovery period, there are various methods available to plump up the undesirable lines.

One of the most common methods is to use Collagen, the processed animal dermis. This material is readily available, and after the patient has received a skin test, and not reacted to the material a patient can come in for an injection.

Another option is to use the patients own fat, which can be taken from the hip or abdomen which is then injected into the area below the wrinkle. Often patients need a series of fat injections but the results can be dramatic and there is no chance of a reaction to the injected material. The procedure can be performed in Dr. Kulick's office under local anesthesia. The recovery time is about the same as that with a Collagen injection.