What are the differences between collagen and hyaluronic acid?
Many people often confuse collagen and hyaluronic acid. In fact, collagen and hyaluronic acid are common injectable fillers. They can not only remove wrinkles, but also make up for facial defects. Among them, collagen can repair damaged skin; Hyaluronic acid has a strong moisturizing effect. It can be said that both have different advantages. Beauty seekers can choose according to their own actual conditions. Then let's learn about the difference between collagen and hyaluronic acid.
1. The ingredients are different
Collagen is a biopolymer protein, which mainly exists in animal connective tissue. The basic structure of hyaluronic acid is glucuronic acid and some glucosamine, which is a naturally occurring substance in tissues and does not contain sulfur.
2. The principle is different
After the appropriate amount of collagen is injected into the subcutaneous tissue, it will directly combine with the elastic fiber to form a mesh support, which supports the dermis, enhances the elasticity of the skin and increases the capacity of the tissue. It is a good product for filling and wrinkle removal. After injecting the appropriate amount of collagen into the subcutaneous tissue, the elastic fibers, collagen fibers and other cells can be linked together to enhance the elasticity of the skin. In addition, hyaluronic acid can absorb water more than 500 times the body volume, maintain the elasticity of the skin, and achieve the effect of removing wrinkles and lightening spots.
3. The efficacy is different
Although hyaluronic acid and collagen have the effects of anti-aging and repairing facial defects, they are also very different. Hyaluronic acid can help lock the moisture of the skin and maintain the skin's lubrication. It contains rich hyaluronic molecules and can carry more than 500 times the moisture, especially suitable for dry skin Desquamation People. Collagen can support the skin, which is especially suitable for people with damage, sagging skin and aging.
4. The duration of the effect is different
Although collagen is not easy to be decomposed by protease and can be used as filler, it is easy to be broken by animal collagenase. After denaturation, it will be hydrolyzed by ordinary protease, and the maintenance time is not very long, usually only about 6 months. Hyaluronic acid itself belongs to its own cellular material. It will be absorbed slowly after being injected by the body, and can only last for 6 to 12 months.
Through the above explanation, do you have an answer to the question "What is the difference between collagen and hyaluronic acid?"? Alibang hereby reminds the beauty lovers that they must choose a formal and qualified plastic surgery institution and a responsible plastic surgeon when choosing plastic surgery. At the same time, they should make preparations before and after the surgery, so that the plastic surgery can achieve good results. If you have any questions, you can directly consult our plastic surgery consultants online, and they will give you professional and detailed answers.
