A fibrous protein substance of all human and animal tissue. It gives toughness and structure to skin, bones, and ligaments. Most of the collagen used for soft-tissue augmentation is derived from cattle. However, for people allergic to bovine or cow collagen there are several new products available or coming available in the United States soon. Check the web site for details as these become available.


To ensure that you are not allergic to the bovine matrix that makes up Collagen, a series of 2 tests are done in the office before you can receive your first injection of Collagen. Find out more at Mcghan Corporation.