Biostimulatory Injectables
This is the new anti-ageing frontier.
Biostimulatory injectables stimulate collagen production. They differ from dermal fillers which address volume loss over time. Biostimulants work by providing rehydration to the dermal layers of the skin in addition to collagen stimulation. This slows down the aging process.
Biostimulatory Injectables
This is the new anti-ageing frontier.
Biostimulatory injectables stimulate collagen production. They differ from dermal fillers which address volume loss over time. Biostimulants work by providing rehydration to the dermal layers of the skin in addition to collagen stimulation. This slows down the aging process.
These treatments activate the body’s own ability to produce collagen which restores the skin’s inner structure and renews natural firmness.
With a series of treatments, there is improvement in skin laxity with clinically visible skin firming and tightening.
There are two biostimulants that are commonly used in aesthetics, Radiesse Dilute and Sculptra.
Radiesse
Radiesse® has been licensed by Health Canada since 2005 as an injectable dermal filler made of calcium-based microspheres suspended in a water-based gel. Its safety and efficacy is well studied.
This filler is unique because it has two properties;
- Immediate volume replacement (like Hyaluronic Acid).
- Stimulation of your own collagen production.
The ability to stimulate your body’s own natural collagen and elastin is what makes this product truly unique. The body progressively replaces the calcium microspheres with type I collagen and elastin, so your skin stays firm and contoured and your aesthetic results are sustained.
RADIESSE® is the only FDA-approved dermal filler to restore lost volume in the hands. By minimizing the visibility of veins and tendons, it gives an instant smooth and natural look.
Sculpra
Sculptra® is a unique biocompatible, bio-stimulatory dermal filler made of Poly-L-Lactic Acid, designed to stimulate collagen production in the tissues.
PLLA microparticles act as a stimulus for collagen production, providing long-lasting, natural-looking volume enhancements in the tissues where it is injected. Collagen is a crucial protein that maintains the skin’s structure, firmness and elasticity. This unique volumizing injectable will globally restore volume to the lower 2/3 of the face and can be used to treat skin laxity on the neck, decollete, arms, abdomen, and thighs. It is also used for non-surgical butt lifts.
Sculptra has a long safety profile and high patient satisfaction. Unlike some fillers that provide immediate results, Sculptra’s effects develop gradually over several weeks to months, creating a more natural-looking outcome with long-lasting results, up to 2 years.