Biostimulators

What it is

Biostimulators encourage the body's own collagen production. Unlike traditional fillers that add volume straight away, they produce gradual improvement in texture, firmness and elasticity.

Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) works over time to restore facial volume and soften wrinkles. Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapatite) provides some immediate volume while also stimulating collagen.

Concerns it addresses

• Loss of facial volume
• Reduced firmness and elasticity
• Softening facial contours
• Wrinkles and overall skin quality

Whether this treatment suits you is decided at consultation, after a review of your goals and medical history.

Key benefits

• Builds on your own collagen
• Gradual, natural-looking change
• Sculptra results can last up to around two years; Radiesse a year or more
• A minimally invasive alternative to surgery

The appointment

Product is injected into planned areas of the face. Treatment plans for biostimulators are often built over more than one session, which your provider will outline at consultation.

What to expect

• Change appears progressively as collagen builds
• Radiesse gives some visible volume at the first visit
• Longevity varies from person to person

Important considerations

• Results vary. Individual outcomes depend on the treatment, your skin and your health history.
• Not every treatment is right for every person. Suitability is decided with you at consultation.
• Tell your provider about medications, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and recent treatments.