Many people want to rejuvenate their skin without looking artificial or "overfilled". That's what biostimulators are for.
Rather than just filling, products like Sculptra® and Radiesse® prompt the body to make new collagen itself. The skin regains volume and firmness and still looks natural.
Sculptra®: gradual collagen building
Sculptra® is made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a substance the body tolerates well. It's injected into the skin and stimulates collagen over several months, so volume and elasticity build up slowly and steadily. It suits people who want a subtle, gradual improvement. Usually two to three sessions are needed, and the result can last up to two years.
Radiesse®: instant volume plus collagen
Radiesse® contains calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) in a gel. The gel gives volume straight away, and the tiny particles stimulate new collagen over the following months. It works especially well for the cheeks, jawline, nasolabial folds and the backs of the hands. Often one session is enough, and the result usually lasts 12 to 18 months.
The differences
Sculptra® works slowly and subtly. Radiesse® gives a faster, more defined result. Sculptra® usually needs two to three sessions, Radiesse® often one or two. Both get the body to build its own collagen.
Who are biostimulators for?
Biostimulators suit men and women whose face has lost volume, people looking for a more natural alternative to classic fillers, and anyone who wants a long-lasting result. They also make the skin firmer and more elastic.
At our practice in Vienna we'll help you decide which option suits you best. Book a consultation here.
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