{"id":2402,"date":"2022-08-05T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T08:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foliage.phitogen.it\/collagene-o-acido-ialuronico-differenze\/"},"modified":"2023-09-27T11:13:49","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T09:13:49","slug":"collagen-hyaluronic-acid-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foliage.phitogen.it\/en\/blog\/collagen-hyaluronic-acid-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"Collagen or hyaluronic acid: characteristics and differences to consider when choosing which one to use"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; constrain_group_2=&#8221;yes&#8221; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;50&#8243; left_padding_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; constrain_group_4=&#8221;yes&#8221; right_padding_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; left_padding_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; constrain_group_6=&#8221;yes&#8221; right_padding_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h5 style=\"font-weight: 100; text-align: left;\">When it comes to beauty, and especially skin beauty, two substances in particular are the most frequently mentioned, collagen and hyaluronic acid, which, not surprisingly, <strong>are the most widely used ones among the <\/strong>most diverse <strong>cosmetic products <\/strong>but also food supplements.<\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In the various formulations on the market,<strong> they are very often used in synergy to enhance each other\u2019s effects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Creams, serums and supplements are not the only ways one can exploit the benefits of collagen and hyaluronic acid.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to smooth out wrinkles, redefine facial volumes or correct imperfections that compromise self-esteem, you may wish to undergo <strong>treatments that guarantee more immediate, visible and lasting results: fillers<\/strong>, meaning &#8216;filling&#8217; substances that are injected through very fine needles by doctors specialised in aesthetic medicine.<\/p>\n<p>This calls for <strong>the fundamental choice of the injectant to be used<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biological (or reabsorbable) fillers are<\/strong> <strong>preferable<\/strong> to permanent ones because they are safer, less prone to side effects and if the result is not exactly as desired, they allow you to go back to the way you were before and to intervene again.<\/p>\n<p>Collagen and hyaluronic acid fillers are among the resorbable ones. However, which one should you choose?<\/p>\n<p>In this article we will try to answer the question <strong>collagen or hyaluronic acid?<\/strong> comprehensively.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, we will look at the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#collagen-used-for\"><strong>What is collagen used for?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hyaluronic-acid-used-for\"><strong>What is hyaluronic acid used for?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#filler\"><strong>Filler: the difference between collagen and hyaluronic acid<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#collagen-good-for\"><strong>What is collagen good for?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hyaluronic-acid-good-for\"><strong>what is hyaluronic acid good for?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#which-one\"><strong>Collagen or hyaluronic acid: which one to choose<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243; custom_height_tablet=&#8221;20&#8243; custom_height_phone=&#8221;20&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;2191&#8243; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; img_link=&#8221;\/en\/contacts\/&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243; custom_height_tablet=&#8221;20&#8243; custom_height_phone=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 id=\"collagen-used-for\">What is collagen used for?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Collagen is a<strong> main protein present in connective tissue, naturally produced by the body<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Like hyaluronic acid, it derives from fibroblasts in the dermis meaning small cells that produce valuable substances for the skin.<\/p>\n<p>Its role is to give structure, to<strong> support bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments and also the skin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, as far as the skin is concerned, collagen <strong>provides tone, elasticity and firmness to it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With the physiological ageing process, the body&#8217;s production of collagen decreases and the molecules already present degrade faster with advancing age.<\/p>\n<p>The consequence is that <strong>the skin loses firmness and tone, thus wrinkles appear<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Already from the age of thirty, but especially after fifty, one must handle the problem of <a href=\"https:\/\/foliage.phitogen.it\/en\/deep-wrinkles-face-how-can-fight-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>how to contrast facial wrinkles<\/strong><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243; custom_height_tablet=&#8221;10&#8243; custom_height_phone=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 id=\"hyaluronic-acid-used-for\">What is hyaluronic acid used for?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Hyaluronic acid is <strong>another key element that bestows youthfulness to connective tissues<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Like collagen, hyaluronic acid is also produced by fibroblasts and it <strong>is naturally present in the body<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The difference between collagen and hyaluronic acid is that, while the former is a protein, <strong>hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide<\/strong> (meaning a carbohydrate) found, in particular, in the dermis, the synovial fluid of the knee and the vitreous body of the eye.<\/p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, <a href=\"https:\/\/foliage.phitogen.it\/en\/hyaluronic-acid-uses-characteristics-properties-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>the characteristics and properties of hyaluronic acid<\/strong><\/a> make it widely used<strong> not only in aesthetic medicine but also in the orthopaedics and ophthalmology fields<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Hyaluronic acid (HA) leads to <strong>the tissue&#8217;s ability to bind and retain water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Hyaluronic acid is the <strong>supporting structure of our connective tissues. <\/strong>It keeps the <strong>skin hydrated, elastic and firm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, HA<strong> also stimulates fibroblasts to increase the production of collagen<\/strong>, which is a key protein for skin structure, thus acting on two fronts.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of hyaluronic acid, too, there is <strong>a decrease in its concentration<\/strong> in the body with <strong>advancing age<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We notice this because skin tissues begin to sag. <strong>The skin, thus, gradually loses its elasticity and radiance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wrinkles appear on the face, the eye contour becomes duller and more wrinkled and it may worsen <a href=\"https:\/\/foliage.phitogen.it\/en\/lips-too-thin-how-to-make-them-plumper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>the problem of thin lips<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Both hyaluronic acid and collagen are often present in dermocosmetic products and supplements.<\/p>\n<p>Things are different, however, when it comes to <strong>choosing between collagen fillers or hyaluronic acid fillers.<\/strong> It is fundamental to bear in mind that, in both cases, one should only refer to doctors specialised in aesthetic medicine.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243; custom_height_tablet=&#8221;20&#8243; custom_height_phone=&#8221;20&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;2394&#8243; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243; custom_height_tablet=&#8221;20&#8243; custom_height_phone=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 id=\"filler\"><strong>Filler: the difference between collagen and hyaluronic acid<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]As stated, and as the term suggests, fillers are <strong>substances injected into the dermis through very fine needles. <\/strong>The goal is to fill in areas of the face that have emptied out due to age (e.g. wrinkles or the loss of natural volumes) or are genetically unfilled (such as lips and cheekbones).<\/p>\n<p>So let&#8217;s see <strong>how to choose between collagen or hyaluronic acid.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243; custom_height_tablet=&#8221;10&#8243; custom_height_phone=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4 id=\"collagen-good-for\"><strong>What is collagen good for?<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Collagen injections are used in aesthetic medicine for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Smoothing out wrinkles<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Giving volume and reshaping thin lips\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Coping with the loss of facial volume<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Correcting a scars <\/strong>(e.g. caused by acne, but not only).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are <strong>two main types of<\/strong> injectable collagen:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Bovine collagen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first to be used as a filler. Although it is similar to a human filler, is not perfectly equal to it.<\/p>\n<p>This means that this type of filler may cause <strong>allergic reactions and side effects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, before performing the filling operation, the physician will perform a<strong> preliminary intradermal test, injecting a small amount of collagen<\/strong> into the forearm to monitor the reaction over 24-72 hours. If the skin does not show any allergic reactions, the same test will be repeated on the other forearm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The filler will only be injected into the patient&#8217;s face if no side effects occur <\/strong>in either test. Otherwise, the treatment cannot be carried out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Human collagen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This type of collagen is obtained in the lab <strong>from human dermis cells and is certainly safer than previous one<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the fact that human collagen fillers are newer and safer, the use of this type of treatment is less and less frequent.<\/p>\n<p>Both because of <strong>the risk of side effects<\/strong> and because many dermatologists claim that, once injected, <strong>collagen does not organise itself in the same way as that produced naturally by our cells<\/strong>, but merely acts by restoring tissue density.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243; custom_height_tablet=&#8221;10&#8243; custom_height_phone=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4 id=\"hyaluronic-acid-good-for\"><strong>What is hyaluronic acid good for?<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]At this time, HA is<strong> the most widely used molecule as a filler<\/strong> in aesthetic medicine, not only because of its<strong> high tolerability<\/strong>, but also because it allows <strong>natural results to be achieved. <\/strong>This allows the patients to look their best at their age without distorting their features.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s review which are the <a href=\"https:\/\/foliage.phitogen.it\/en\/hyaluronic-acid-effects-face-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>effects ofhyaluronic acid on the face<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Deeply moisturises the skin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>eliminates free radicals<\/strong> responsible for skin ageing and <strong>prevents the appearance of wrinkles<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It stimulates fibroblasts to <strong>increase collagen production<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>restores volume to the skin<\/strong>, making even the most mature <strong>skin<\/strong> supple and turgid.<\/li>\n<li>Promotes the <strong>regeneration and natural freshness of the skin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>fills and smooths out even the deepest wrinkles<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It allows <strong>thin lips to be plumped up <\/strong>without creating an unsightly &#8216;balloon effect&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li>Corrects puffiness and <a href=\"https:\/\/foliage.phitogen.it\/en\/blog\/sunken-eyes-causes-and-effective-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>sunken eyes<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Allows <a href=\"https:\/\/foliage.phitogen.it\/en\/straighten-nose-hump-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>correcting the nose with a hump<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Instead of resorting to surgery and invasive treatments, the <strong>skin\u2019s natural beauty can be restored through hyaluronic acid injections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>HA <strong>regenerates the dermis structure components<\/strong>, visibly improving its hydration and elasticity, with <strong>natural and long-lasting results <\/strong>(up to 12 months depending on the type of treatment used and individual reaction).<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the best hyaluronic acid fillers, such as those produced by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/foliage.phitogen.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foliage by Phitogen<\/a><\/strong>, are not animal-derived but obtained through <strong>a bacterial biofermentation process free from the risk of contamination<\/strong> by antigenic proteins and residual solvents.<\/p>\n<p>The result is an ultra-pure molecule of superior quality, biocompatible and resorbable, with reduced allergenic risk. This ensures <strong>a natural and long-lasting anti-ageing effect.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243; custom_height_tablet=&#8221;20&#8243; custom_height_phone=&#8221;20&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;2397&#8243; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243; custom_height_tablet=&#8221;20&#8243; custom_height_phone=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 id=\"which-one\"><strong>Collagen or hyaluronic acid: which one to choose?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We have seen the characteristics, application possibilities and safety level of collagen and hyaluronic acid.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, what to choose between collagen or hyaluronic acid?<\/p>\n<p>From our analysis and from what emerges from the most current trends in aesthetic medicine,<strong> hyaluronic acid undoubtedly proves to be the best solution<\/strong> if one wants to use fillers that can effectively correct aesthetic problems of the face and that can guarantee <strong>immediate, natural and long lasting results<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to remember that <strong>hyaluronic acid fillers are not all the same<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, before undergoing a treatment, it is essential to <strong>find out about the type of product<\/strong> that will be injected and the company that manufactures it, so as to be certain that the doctor uses only <a href=\"https:\/\/foliage.phitogen.it\/en\/hyaluronic-acid-which-filler-to-choose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>the best hyaluronic acid<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Only in this case can one be <strong>guaranteed that there will be no undesirable effects<\/strong> (except absolutely transient and minor ones that will tend to disappear within a few days). 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