An evidence review, not medical advice
The content on this site is a review of published evidence and regulation. It is not a diagnosis, not a treatment recommendation, and not a substitute for a consultation with a clinician who has examined you. It deliberately does not recommend for or against any treatment, and it does not state what any individual should do.
What the evidence does and does not show
The claims the evidence supports are stated as supported, and the claims it does not carry are stated as not supported. A tissue response seen under a microscope is distinguished from a visible result, and an approved indication is distinguished from the cosmetic use of the same material. Where a question is unresolved, this site says that it is unresolved rather than resolving it by tone.
No guarantee, and no booking
No outcome can be guaranteed, and nothing on this site is an offer of assessment, treatment or consultation. It is not a booking page, and no claim here should be read as an invitation to arrange anything. A decision about a collagen-stimulating injection is an individual clinical question, and it is one that cannot be reversed afterwards.
When to seek care
A lump, firmness, discolouration, persistent pain or any change in the treated area should be assessed by a clinician. Contact the service that performed the treatment, and if the problem is sudden or severe — particularly pain out of proportion, blanching or any change in vision — seek emergency care immediately.