These are substances (either yours from your body or synthetic) professionally injected into the skin with the purpose of stimulating the body’s natural collagen production process.
This helps achieve: improved skin texture, firmness, reduce wrinkles and fine lines, enhance volume !
Biostimulators are fantastic if you are seeking a more natural-looking result.
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It makes up your skin, hair, nails, joints, etc. Collagen acts like glue by keeping things pulled together and working properly. It can slow the signs of aging, aids in hydration, produces more collagen and elastin, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
This is a concentrate of platelets directly from YOUR blood.
This is how it works…
We perform a blood draw, the collected blood gets placed in a centrafuge (seperating the blood), we extract just the plasma… that is what we use to inject back into your skin!
Studies show there are growth factors that stimulate collagen production.
This is a great way to help stimulate your own body with your own substance.
Exosomes
These are small vesicles that contain proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids.
In aesthetics, we can use this topically.
Some benefits are:
- Skin rejuvenation
- Wound healing
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Pigmentation regulation
- … even …
- Hair growth!
Sculptra
Sculptra is a PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid) Biostimulator
This works gradually releasing lactic acid around the injection site triggering collagen production.
Sculptra can potentially be injected anywhere in the body.
Ellanse
Ellanse is a PCL (Polycaprolactone) Biostimulator
This type provides both volume and collagen stimulation.
Radiesse
Radiesse is a CaHA (Calcium hydroxylapatite) Biostimulator
This type provides immediate volume and stimulates collagen production over time.
PDO Threads
PDO (Polydioxanone) is a ‘non-filler’ biostimulator.
They are made of biodegradable polymers that is reabsorbed by the body over time.
These polymer threads, when properly inserted, trigger the body’s natural healing process.
Activation of fibroblasts = Neocollagenesis
YES, new collagen production, elastin, and other components that help maintain skin firmness, elasticity, and texture.
Another benefit is creating a more lifted effect, which help reposition sagging skin.