No.on invasive, collagen threads are a latest generation facial treatment, ideal for those who do not want to face the scalpel or the consequences of botox. Still not very widespread in Italy, they have the great advantage of being able to be absorbed by the skin with immediate visible results.
Strands of collagen, what are they
Specifically called DS V-Linethe potocollo from Turkey and is capable of prevent and minimize wrinkles thanks to the topical application of collagen threads on the affected areas.
“We are talking about an innovative treatment, based on a natural ingredient already present in the epidermis,” he explains Valentina Coscione, Italian Beauty Specialist owner of the La Clivia Beauty Institute in Procida. “Not only does it perform an action plumping on existing wrinkles but also a preventive actionfor this reason it is recommended from the age of 25 so as to anticipate future signs ».
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Non-invasive collagen strands: how they work
The treatment is based on collagen, formulated in strands about 7 cm long, similar to those of cotton. And totally absorbable by the skin, without the need for needles.
«DS V-Line it is therefore not an invasive treatmentis designed for the face and neck but you can also focus on a single area, such as the eye contour, and it does not foresee bruises, side effects or pain“.
The uniqueness of the treatment, as the expert explains, lies in two fundamental characteristics: unlike other interventions, in this case the muscle does not atrophy and the skin is constantly kept hydrated and nourished.
«The use of collagen threads has the same function as the gym for the body, to stay fit and healthy. Their absorption overstimulates the internal cells keeping them young and making them work correctly. This is why this treatment is also ideal in the prevention phase, because it immediately maintains correct cellular activity and avoids premature aging of the skin ».
Strands of collagen, the differences with botox and fillers
The differences lie in the action and post-treatment. When we talk about the so-called “Puncture”these act inhibiting the movements of the facial muscle, basically atrophying it. Not only that, but while with the botulinum toxin the skin continues its natural aging process, with the collagen threads theand cells are stimulated to keep collagen production processes viable, and thus naturally prevent aging.
In other words, when the effect of Botox wears off, wrinkles reappear. While with the DS V-Line the epidermis is stimulated to improve over time.
They are also different too the recovery times that do not exist for the collagen strands because they do not cause redness or irritation. Finally, the effect of relaxation and tone is immediate and immediately visible.
How collagen strands are applied
The collagen strands are stretched manually. First, the skin is prepared with a deep cleansing and then it is applied: it begins with a manual massage that allows the complete absorption of each thread in the depths of the dermis.
The result? «The effect is that of immediate relaxation. For each specific area of the face it is not possible to apply more than three strands at a time because they produce hyperstimulation, so there is a specific “dosage” for each session »specifies the expert.
The benefits and for how much
The duration of each session is about an hour and a half and the protocol provides for three sessions to be done every two weeks for a result that lasts up to six months, depending on the type of skin.
One trick, as the expert explains, in addition: adopt a plumping and firming home skincare routine so as to continue to stimulate collagen.
Cost
The treatment starts from a minimum basis of 200 euros per session and the cost varies according to the type of skin you are dealing with and, consequently, the amount of wrinkles present on the face.
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