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Retigen: Is This Really a Collagen Injection?

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Daniel Hawon Kim

Daniel Hawon Kim

Director

Medically reviewed by Youngjin Wi, MD
5min

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Are you really injecting collagen yourself?

Special collagen injection Retigen

Hello. I am Chief Director Kim Ha-won. These days, I've been hearing a lot around me that "I got the collagen booster," do you hear that often? But actually, the procedures we commonly know, like Sculptra, Radiesse, and Juvederm, don't directly inject collagen. Did you know that?

So what have we been getting so far?

You don’t need to worry. It’s not that they don’t work.

To be precise, these procedures are "collagen-stimulating injections."

They stimulate the skin to encourage it to produce its own collagen.

But let me tell you.

There are also procedures that actually inject collagen directly. ✨Today, I would like to introduce Retigen. Why Retigen is special

Retigen is a method that directly injects purified high-purity animal collagen

into the skin's dermis layer. While other procedures induce collagen production,

Retigen directly delivers collagen itself. These are the benefits. 🩵Lasts over 6 months on the skin. ​ 🩵Skin texture becomes noticeably smoother. 🩵Elasticity becomes robust. 🩵Immediate effect starts. What is different?

If your skin texture is rough, your pores are wide, and you’re losing elasticity,

just moisturizing is not enough. Other collagen treatments show effects gradually,

but Retigen starts showing effects immediately after injection.

Three things improve simultaneously. 💠Skin texture refinement

💠Elasticity enhancement

💠Skin density improvement Where can it be applied?

There’s another advantage of Retigen. It can be safely used on areas with thin skin.

🫧Around the eyes

Effective for fine wrinkles and elasticity improvement.

🫧Forehead and between the eyebrows

Helps alleviate expression lines.

🫧Cheeks

When you need to refine pores and skin texture.

🫧Nasolabial folds

When you want to enhance skin density.

🫧Chin and neck line

When you need to improve skin texture.

Especially in sensitive areas like around the eyes or cheeks,

it shows more uniform and natural results.

How many times should it be done?

Normally, it is recommended to do it 2-3 times at intervals of 3-4 weeks.

​However, it varies by individual. Many people feel a change after just one session, and the effect lasts on average over 6 months. It lasts definitely longer than other procedures.

How painful is it? Even with a numbing cream,

because it goes deep into the dermis, you may feel a tingling or pressure.

Also, since it’s animal collagen, there may occasionally be allergic reactions.

If you visit a Retigen clinic, I recommend going to a place where you can do a skin test and consultation before the procedure.

I will also inform you about side effects

🟪Bruising or swelling

It can temporarily occur right after the injection and usually disappears within a few days.

🟪Pain or tenderness It can occur because it’s injected deep into layers. 🟪Allergic reactions

It’s very rare, but a possibility exists. Thus, preliminary testing is important.

Can it be combined with other procedures?

Yes, it’s possible. Rather, the synergy effect is good. There are recommended combinations.

When done together with lifting (Ultherapy), it can improve elasticity and skin texture simultaneously. Also, when done together with skin boosters or hydrating injections, it can enhance both hydration and density.

​The order and spacing must be discussed with medical staff.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

What is different from other collagen procedures? Other procedures induce collagen production. Retigen directly injects the collagen itself. That’s why it’s called a 'real' collagen booster.

It varies by individual, but usually I recommend about 2-3 times.

Many people feel a difference after just one session. How long do the effects last? Typically more than 6 months. It lasts longer compared to other procedures. With good care, it can last even longer. Is it very painful?

Even with a numbing cream, depending on the area, you may feel a stinging or tenderness.

However, it’s generally bearable.

Today, we learned in detail about Retigen, which directly injects collagen.

Everyone has skin concerns.

​What’s important is to know accurate information and choose safely.

I hope this article was helpful to you. ​This was Kim Ha-won. Recommended Beauty Column Outline & Volume

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