Introduction to Collagen Stimulators
Did you know that your body produces less collagen in the skin as you age? The natural loss of collagen leads to thinner and structurally weakened skin. In the face, the result can be a loss of volume and the development of facial depressions.
Collagen stimulators may help with adding volume to depressed areas, particularly to correct skin depressions. They are used to renew skin thickness and firmness and to correct shallow to deep wrinkles and folds.
If you are considering getting collagen biostimulator injections to address skin concerns, it is a good idea to consult a doctor first.
Why Use Collagen Stimulators?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and can be found in our bones, muscles, skin, and tendons. As we age, the production of collagen in our bodies decreases. Over time, this leads to loose and saggy skin and the formation of facial wrinkles and folds.
Collagen stimulators are an aesthetic treatment used to increase skin volume by activating the skin’s ability to produce collagen, restoring the skin’s structure and renewing firmness. You can achieve a more youthful appearance and renew your skin from within by using collagen biostimulators.
TREATMENT AREAS
Collagen stimulators are used to improve firmness to areas of the face that have become loose and saggy. Suitable treatment areas may include hollow cheeks or temples, nasolabial folds or ‘smile lines’ (the lines running between the mouth and the chin), and marionette lines (the lines running from the mouth to the chin).
The Treatment
Patients may experience swelling immediately after treatment, which will temporarily reduce the appearance of wrinkling and folds. The gradual process of collagen replacement then starts. The results will gradually be seen over the next few months. Collagen stimulators tend to work subtly and slowly, renewing skin thickness and firmness and correcting shallow to deep wrinkles and folds.
As with all medicines, collagen stimulators can cause side effects. Any potential risks, side effects and contraindications should be disclosed to you by your registered doctor. . Please note that the information on this website does not replace the professional advice of the treating doctor.
The science behind
Collagen stimulators contain a biodegradable substance that, when injected in the deeper layers of the skin, helps stimulate the skin’s own natural collagen production. The skin’s inner structure is improved.
BEFORE AND AFTER
Collagen stimulators increase skin volume and firmness and reduce shallow to deep wrinkles and folds. The below gallery shows examples of how patients appeared before and after treatment with cosmetic injectables such as collagen stimulators.
Before & After
- Collagen stimulator: cheeks, smile lines and chin.
- Individual results may vary.
- Collagen stimulator: cheeks, smile lines and chin.
- Individual results may vary.
Individual results may vary.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How Should I Prepare Before My Collagen-Stimulator Consultation?
Think through what you want to achieve and the questions you may have. You will also be asked about your medical history and current medications. When you leave your consultation, you should feel well informed about collagen stimulators and you should know what results to expect.
Who is qualified to administer collagen stimulator treatments?
In South Africa, only doctors may administer collagen stimulator treatments.
What should I expect from my chosen doctor?
Your doctor should provide you with comprehensive information about how collagen stimulators can stimulate the formation of collagen and give you a detailed explanation regarding your treatment.
This is what you should expect:
- Information about the possibilities and limitations of the treatment
- Information about any possible side effects and precautions you should take for treatment
- Information about the cost of the treatment and any necessary follow-up treatments
Which areas do collagen stimulators treat?
Collagen stimulator treatments can improve sagging skin, correct shallow to deep wrinkles and folds by stimulating the skin’s own collagen production. Administered with the appropriate injection technique from a trained specialist, collagen stimulators can result in the smoother appearance of:
- Hollow cheeks and temples
- Nasolabial folds (the lines running between the nose and mouth, also known as laugh lines).
How many treatments are required?
Depending on the product used, your treatment could include a series of three treatment sessions over the course of a few months. The number of injections at each session will vary, depending on the degree of correction needed and the treatment plan determined by you and your doctor.
Will the treatment be painful?
As with any injection, some pain at the treatment site is possible, but your healthcare practitioner may use a topical anesthetic to ease any discomfort.
Skin insights
Other Treatment Options
A variety of effective treatment options have been developed thanks to aesthetic science. They can help people address skin ageing, facial imbalances, and help them to create unique looks. A range of dermal fillers allows aesthetic practitioners to refine facial features and fill lines and wrinkles.
Anti-wrinkle injections, skin boosters, and collagen stimulators can help address the different signs of skin and facial ageing. Whether you are concerned about crow's feet and dynamic wrinkles or skin firmness and loss of volume, your aesthetic practitioner can help you find the right solutions.
REFINE
Refine your facial features by lifting and shaping contours, filling lines and wrinkles or creating natural volume.
REFRESH
To refresh your skin from within, increase skin hydration, improve elasticity, and reduce fine lines. choose skin boosters.