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Collagen injections using human collagen normally run in the $500 to $1000 range and are performed frequently under the brand names Dermalogen and Autologen. Though no time frame has been scientifcally established for how long these injections last but most report a 6 month average effective lifespan.

The main benefit is that collagen injections show a noticeable effect almost immediately. The down side being that if not done properly, they can leave the injection site hard to the touch and lumpy.

Dermalogen collagen is taken from cadavers which that used in Autologen is taken from your own body and simply re-located to the area to be treated. Autologen also provides the added benefit of causes little to no irritation or allergic reactions.

A drawback of Autologen treatment is that the collagen is usually harvested by performing another procedure on you (liposuction, tummy tuck, etc).

Some practitioners claim that some collagen treatments will show permanent results. However, this claim has not been proven scientifically and most collagen injection patients will tell you that though the results are effective, they certainly do not last indefinitely.