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Step 1
To increase collagen production talk with a dermatologist about lasers. Laser treatment stimulates skin to make new collagen. Most women need three to four treatments; however the effects last a few years. These procedures typically cost a couple hundred dollars per treatment.
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Step 2
Increase collagen production with laser light therapy. LED phototherapy increases collagen production and elastin production. You can purchase an LED light for home use. Typically people only spend a few minutes each day exposing their skin to an LED light. LED light use takes a little longer to see results than laser treatment. The costs for an LED light range from $300 to over $1,000.
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Step 3
Use retinoid treatments to increase collagen production. Retinoids are effective preventing collagen loss and increasing collagen reproduction. Talk with a dermatologist, or try an over-the-counter retinoid treatment like Neutrogena Healthy Skin and Philosophy Help Me Retinol. Costs for retinoids average about $25 to $100.
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Step 4
Talk with a dermatologist about glycolic acid peels. Glycolic acid treatments help increase collagen production. Keep in mind that over-the-counter glycolic acid treatments are not as effective as those done professionally.
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Step 5
Get topical peptide treatments. Palmitoyl pentapeptide-3 has been proven to stimulate new collagen production. Find palmitoyl pentapeptide-3 in products like Olay Regenerist 14 Day Intervention and Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Treatment.
Comments
missnye said
on 11/22/2009 wonderful post!
sonni57 said
on 10/6/2009 Great information in increasing collagen.
femwriter said
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