Treatment
Biostimulators (collagen stimulators)
Injectables that prompt your own tissue to build collagen over a series of sessions, for gradual change in skin quality and support rather than immediate volume.
What it addresses
- Thinning, crepey skin on the face, neck or hands
- Broad volume loss across the cheeks and temples
- A tired look that filler alone does not address
What to expect
- Visit length
- About 45 minutes including the consultation
- When results appear
- Gradually over weeks to months as collagen builds; usually a series of sessions
- How long they last
- Long-lasting relative to hyaluronic acid filler; maintenance discussed at your consultation
- Downtime to plan for
- Swelling and bruising for a few days; some products require massage at home for several days
Individual experience varies. These are typical ranges, discussed in detail at your consultation.
What it is
Biostimulators are injectable products whose main effect is to stimulate collagen production in the tissue where they are placed. Products in this category differ in their base material and in how they are prepared and placed. Which one suits you, if any, is decided at your consultation.
How I plan it
Because the effect builds over months and cannot be dissolved, I favor conservative amounts, deep placement and a planned series. Biostimulators often work alongside filler: filler for structure where it is needed, a biostimulator for skin quality across a wider area.
Who it is not for
Active infection, a history of keloid scarring, certain autoimmune conditions, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and known allergy to a product’s components can rule out treatment. The Good Faith Exam checks for these.
Pricing. Biostimulators are priced per vial or syringe and are usually planned as a series. The plan and total are set at your consultation.
Questions about biostimulators
How is this different from filler?
Filler adds volume on the day. A biostimulator adds a small amount on the day and then prompts your tissue to build collagen over the following months. The result is slower, more diffuse and often longer-lasting.
Can it be dissolved?
No. Biostimulators are not hyaluronic acid, so hyaluronidase does not act on them. That makes conservative dosing and careful placement more important, not less.
How many sessions?
Typically a short series spaced several weeks apart, then maintenance. The number depends on the product and on how much change you are after.
Do I have to massage the area?
Some products require a home massage routine for several days after treatment to help the product distribute evenly. You will leave with written instructions.
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