Collagen

Collagen

The major structural proteins in the skin that give it strength and resilience.

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Category: Cosmetic surgery
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collagen

Personal care products; Skin care

Collagen is a natural part of the skin, but it can be increased in volume with injections to plump up a certain area. Those women who want that full pouty look can have collagen ...

collagen

Medical; Herbal medicine

The fibrous insoluble structural protein that forms almost a third of our total body protein and holds everything together. Too much collagen is what makes a steak tough.

collagenous

Natural environment; Coral reefs

Producing or containing collagen.

collagen

Natural environment; Coral reefs

The protein substance of the collagenous fibers (white fibers) of skin, tendon, bone, cartilage and all other connective tissue. Collagen also serves as skeletal support in some ...

collagen

Health care; Arthritis

A large protein that is the primary component of cartilage, tendons, skin and other connective tissues

collagen

Consumer services; Hair salons

A protein that holds all connective tissue together under the skin. Collagen is sometimes damaged by plucking or electrolysis, which can lead to dimpling on the skin. Collagen, ...

chin job

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A chin job, or chin implant, is the fastest-growing cosmetic procedure in the United States. In 2011 there were 20,680 operations, which was a 71% increase from 2010. A majority ...

neoplasm

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A tumor.

exfoliate

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

To remove the top layer of skin. Chemical peels and dermabrasion are examples of methods in which the skin is exfoliated.

copper peptide

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A common ingredient found in skin care products, copper peptide is used to promote and produce collagen and elastin in the skin.

retinol

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A derivative of Vitamin A commonly found in many skin care creams.

melasma

Beauty; Cosmetic surgery

A condition in which pigmentation of the cheeks of the face darkens into tan or brown patches. This condition occurs in half of all women during pregnancy.

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