Zyplast - Dermal Fillers

This product is collagen based and is composed of highly purified bovine dermal tissue. It is approved by the FDA. The constituent material is obtained from the hides of steer within a closed herd. The dermal filler range of products in this brand are fast, convenient, easy, non-surgical tools to treat facial lines and wrinkles. Zyplast is mainly a cosmetic skin care treatment, injected into the skin to decrease the visibility of deep facial winkles, face folds and augment lip shape or size. It is a denser version of the common and popular injection Zyderm, both of which are made from collagen, a substance existing naturally within the skin tissue in the body. Conditions in which this product can be used include pronounced facial lines, scars, wrinkles and lip border defining. This kind of dermal filler product can equally be used for treating thicker areas that are commonly found in the skin.

The treatment procedure involves four weeks prior testing which include administration of Zyplast test implant into the forearm to determine the sensitivity to the filler. Normally, only 3-4% of tested patients will have negative results. During treatment, the implant is injected into the skin by use of a fine gauge needle into the areas you want treated. This is a simple treatment, capable of being completed quickly and quite conveniently. It is advisable therefore to ensure that all necessary prior treatment tests are undertaken in good time and by the right physician. This ensures that once you go for treatment, which is mostly office based, it will take a short while since most of the building up procedures will have been performed.

The initial treatment generally lasts for 3-6 months and repeated treatments can be undertaken to preserve the looks. Side effects include burning sensation, redness, bruising, stinging and temporary swelling. The product was cleared for marketing by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1981 and 1985 respectively. The treatment takes a short time and most people are in fact able to report back to work as soon as the treatment is over; especially when it is performed over lunch hour or over a short break from work.Treratment results can always last for three to six months. Eventually, the injectable collagen breaks down, making it necessary for repeat treatments to maintain the desired results. In case treatments are discontinued, collagen will be reabsorbed, enabling the face to turn back to its original contours, naturally.