The most popular option or at least one among them has been collagen injections.  Many are running to their doctor or specialist to get them, and they are certainly an easier alternative to surgical facelifts for example and options that don’t come with side effects like you would find with botox.  They are meant to fill in the gaps in the skin and expand things in general.  They have also been popular among men though. 

What you should know is that interestingly enough our bodies hold 27 different types of collagen, mostly to cover different needs within your body in different areas of the body in general.  It can be found in the bones, cartilage, tendons, and the skin, and it is crucial for the strength of these areas in general.  Over the years, all 27 types tend to break down, and as a result, one of the problems is that your skin begins to sag and lose its youth. 

Collagen injections cover a certain type of collagen and can reduce wrinkles, laugh lines, creases, and indented acne scars.  It is virtually painless.  However, despite what they may say about how long it lasts, the body quickly goes through this artificial collagen from animal sources.  It lasts for only a few months at a time at most, and quite frankly, it can have side effects like injection site pain.  Last of all, it can be quite expensive.  So all are to be considered in a realistic view of things.