BIOSTIMULATORS
STIMULATE YOUR BODY's OWN COLLAGEN
Around the age of 20, our skin begins to produce 1% less collagen every year. Bio-stimulators are injectable treatments designed to improve wound healing and the production of type I and II collagen. Collagen is a fibrous protein that forms a supportive three-dimensional network in the skin. As the skin ages, this network gradually breaks down and becomes fragmented. Over time, our body breaks its collagen down, causing skin to lose fullness and elasticity.
Collagen biostimulators trigger the natural process of collagen production, which replenishes volume and encourages your body to rebuild its own collagen over time. This results in smoother, firmer, tighter and younger-looking skin whilst slowing skin ageing. Collagen and elastin play an important role in helping to support and provide structure to the uppermost layers of your skin.
SCULPTRA
Sculptra is a collagen biostimulator that works from within the deeper layers of the skin to enhance collagen production and restore your skin’s health and glow. Sculptra is a composed of a bio-degradable poly-L-lactic acid(PLLA) substance which, when injected under the skin, gradually build new collagen strands to provide a fuller look. Sculptra can be used to treat deep lines, creases, and folds to give a more youthful appearance.
Rather than an “overnight” effect, Sculptra is intended to improve results over time. Typically performed as a series of up to 3 injection sessions to achieve optimal results lasting for up to two full years, however, one session
RADIESSE
Radiesse is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment that is composed of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHa). This composition resembles the composition of the naturally occurring calcium found in your teeth and bones that is suspended in a water-based gel carrier. Once Radiesse is injected into your skin, it immediately adds volume and give definition to areas of the face that have lost volume or wrinkled. Moreover, Radiesse helps stimulate the healthy production of collagen to keep the skin firm, and young.
Radiesse treatments can help provide volume to the chin, cheeks and jaw, to give a more structured effect to your face. It also decreases the appearance of deep acne scars and rejuvenate areas with loss of elasticity like the back of hands, decolletmaking prominent veins and wrinkles instantly disappear. Prior to your treatment, we will conduct a thorough consultation to determine whether you are a candidate for Radiesse.
Radiesse should not be used in areas where the skin is delicately thin such as under the eyes or on the lips.
FREQUENLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT THAN OTHER INJECTABLES?
Unlike muscle relaxing injections which reduce muscle activity, or dermal fillers which inject a gel like substance under the skin to add instant volume to an area, bioremodellers stimulate the body’s natural responses to produce more natural collagen, slowly and subtly revolumising from the inside out. They do not create facial structure, but can be combined with filler to achieve both diffuse and structured revolumisation.
HOW SOON CAN I SEE RESULTS AND HOW LONG DO THEY LAST?
Collagen Biostimulator injections deliver visible results gradually, as the treatment stimulates your skin’s collagen production over time. Visible improvements in your skin quality usually becomes noticeable a few weeks after the treatment, with optimal results often seen within 2 months as the depleted collagen gradually rebuilds. The results are gradual, but are often more long-lasting and provides natural-looking enhancements.Duration of results can vary amongst the type of collagen biostimulator used. Generally, the effects can last anywhere around 2 years.
ARE THERE RISKS?
In general, this treatment are considered very safe. The most common reactions are redness, swelling, bruising, itching, and tenderness. These are typically mild and resolve spontaneously in 1-7 days for most patients. Other risks such as vascular occlusions are very rare but they must be discussed with your provider during your consultation. At Glowderma, these risks are discussed in detail as well as our plan to mitigate them, Results are expected to last 1-2 years, depending on a number of factors including patient’s age and lifestyle.
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
- Avoid anti-inflammatory medications
- Avoid alcohol intake for 24hrs before your session
- come with a make-up free face
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
- Massage treated area for 5 minutes, 5 times per day, for 5 days after your treatment
- Use a moisturizing cream to reduce friction
- Apply an ice pack wrapped in a cloth to reduce swelling
- If you feel unwell or are concerned, contact Glowderma promptly
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Face or Neck $700
Treatment Duration -1 hour
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Biostimulation package of 3 $1800
A series of 3 treatments, spaced 4-6 weeks apatrt, is advised for full biostimulatory effect.
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Face and Neck $850
Treatment Duration - 1.5 hours
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Biostimulation package of 3 $2100
A series of 3 treatments, spaced 4-6 weeks apatrt, is advised for full biostimulatory effect.
