BIOSTIMULATORS
Stimulate your body’s own collagen production
Bio-stimulators are injectable treatments designed to spread like honey when injected into the skin. These treatments have been scientifically shown in studies to improve wound healing and the production of type I and II collagen. Over time, our body breaks its collagen down, causing skin to lose fullness and elasticity. Our faces experience hollowing, folds and wrinkles. 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.
Around the age of 20, our skin begins to produce 1% less collagen every year. This causes the skin to become thinner and more fragile as we get older. With diminishing collagen levels, the skin loses its elasticity and firmness, resulting in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging. Remember, it’s never too early to start investing in your skin’s health!
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. The loss of collagen results in visible signs of aging such as sagginess, skin roughness, and wrinkle formation. The purpose of collagen biostimulators is to activate the skin’s own production of new collagen. The increase of collagen changes the skin’s appearance and improves skin quality by enhancing its radiance and elasticity. Collagen Biostimulators can serve as preventative measures against premature aging or as corrective solutions to address visible signs of aging.
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.
Sculptra contains microparticles of poly-L-lactic acid. Lactic acid is a natural substance that the body produces when breaking down carbohydrates.
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 thoroughly. During your consultation at Glowderma, these risks as well as ways to treat and mitigate them are addressed and all your questions answered. The effects are long lasting but not permanent. Results are expected to last 1-2 years, depending on a number of factors including the patient’s age, and lifestyle.
WILL I STILL LOOK NATURAL?
The purpose of biostimulators is to When fillers are used in the appropriate amount and placed in the right location, the result is a beautiful, natural, youthful outcome. Fillers are not meant to create totally different features. In the hands of an experienced provider that has extensive knowledge of facial anatomy, the outcome simply enhances one’s own facial features.further wrinkle formation by making some facial muscles responsible for frowning or creating forehead lines inactive.
SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS?
There are some medicines that can interfere with the way the product works, therefore it is important to tell your treating cosmetic practitioner about all the medicines you are taking, including any that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket, or health food shop. This treatment should not be used by people that are allergic to any ingredient of the product or have a history of keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring.
Safety has not been established in patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18 years.
Side effects include:
- Some swelling and bruising at the injection site. Redness
- Bleeding
- Bumps(nodules)
- Itching
- Tenderness & Pain
WHAT SHOULD I DO BEFORE MY TREATMENT?
- Avoid taking aspirin, NSAIDS, anticoagulant drugs, Gingo Biloba, garlic, flax oil, cod liver oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and any other essential fatty acids in the week before the treatment. This helps to reduce bruising.
- On the day of your treatment do not use make up, lotions, creams, serums, self-tanners or any other products on the areas to be treated.
- Do not use wax, bleach, use depilatory creams or have electrolysis for 4 weeks prior to treatment.
- Avoid chemicals peels, facials, laser and microdermabrasion for 4 weeks prior to treatment of the same area.
- Avoid unprotected natural and artificial sun exposure of the area for 2 weeks for best results. A broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher is recommended
HOW SOON CAN I SEE R5ESULTS 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. Additionally, maintenance sessions are advisable to sustain the benefits of collagen biostimulators over the long-term. Our aesthetic doctor will be able to provide guidance on the expected longevity during the pre-treatment consultation.
TREATMENT OVERVIEW
BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
- Avoid anti-inflammatory medications
- Avoid alcohol intake for 24hours before your session
- Come with a make-up free and clean face
DURING YOUR SESSION
Once your facial assessment and consent forms/photos have been done, the session can proceed on the same day. Topical numbing will be applied for this treatment.
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
• Massage the treated area for 5 minutes, 5 times per day, for 5 days after your treatment, according to your clinician’s advice
• Use moisturising cream to reduce friction when massaging
• Within the first 24 hours after your treatment, apply an ice pack wrapped in a cloth to the treatment area to help reduce swelling
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• If you feel unwell, or are concerned about any aspect of your treatment, contact the Glowderma clinic.
