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Collagen and Injectables – research writing

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Collagen is a protein that makes up the fibres, which are part of the connective tissue, along with elastic fibers and hyaluronic acid. Collagen is a natural protein found in bone, cartilage, skin, and tendons; there are 27 different types of naturally occurring collagens in the body. Collagen is used in cosmetics to remove wrinkles on the face, smooth skin in the nasolabial folds, the eyes and mouth corners. Previously, collagen fillers were very popular, but with the development of other, newer materials for bio gels, its use decreased. As already mentioned, collagen is a basic type of fiber is present in the connective tissue.

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