Autologous collagen: a new treatment for dermal defects.

Autologous collagen has been proven to be an effective, longer-term collagen filler for cosmetic imperfections. For those who cannot afford surgery, this is an excellent alternative therapy. Safety is not a major concern and the patient can be reassured that this autologous preparation has less chance of causing untoward effects than other biological materials used for the same procedures. Ongoing investigations of this product and new applications discovered may continue to provide safe, relatively inexpensive methods, for cosmetic improvement.