Cosmetic surgery techniques such as collagen and laser resurfacing can be used to treat wrinkles and furrows, or deep lines. Collagen implants can fill depressions or lines in the skin. Collagen is a normal component of all skin, but the material used for these injections is prepared from calfskin. Since it’s a foreign protein, patients receiving this treatment must have their skin tested for allergies to the material. The collagen is then injected into several layers of skin to fill skin depressions or lines. This procedure can be performed in your doctor’s office. Afterwards you can probably wear make-up immediately and return to work without looking different. Since collagen is absorbed by the skin, this only provides temporary improvement. Another treatment for wrinkles and furrows is laser treatment. It can reduce wrinkles, overall skin color, and texture with short bursts of very high energy. If you’d like more information about improving the appearance of wrinkles and furrows, talk to a specialist in your area.