Hyaluronic Acid Fillers vs. Biostimulators
The Truth About Hyaluronic Acid Fillers and Biostimulators: What You Need to Know
When it comes to rejuvenating your appearance, hyaluronic acid (HA) and biostimulating fillers are incredibly popular cosmetic treatments. Both serve their own purposes and treat different skin concerns. Let’s dive into what sets these treatments apart and how each can help you achieve your beauty goals.
What are Hyaluronic Acid Fillers?
Hyaluronic acid fillers are designed to deliver immediate results. FDA-approved brands of HA fillers include Juvederm, RHA, Restylane, and Revanesse Versa. These fillers offer the unique benefit of instant gratification, with results visible immediately after the treatment. Beyond their volumizing effects, HA fillers hydrate the skin because they attract and retain moisture within the skin.
Why Choose Hyaluronic Fillers?
HA Fillers are the only fillers that can be injected under the eyes, into the lips, around the smoker’s lines, and into the forehead. We can inject HA fillers all over the face, including the: cheeks, chin, nasolabial folds, jawline, nose, temples, horizontal neck lines, and decolletage.
They plump up the skin, fill in deep wrinkles and folds, mask the visible signs of aging, and give you a refreshed appearance. HA filler can dissolve over time. How fast they dissolve depends on the location, which type of filler was used, and your lifestyle. Once the filler dissolves repeated treatments are required to maintain the desired look.
HA fillers are reversable. They can be dissolved with Hyaluronidase, which is an enzyme that breaks down hylauronic acid.
Sculptra: Healing the skin from within
Sculptra is a unique anti-aging treatment. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, Sculptra works differently. It’s not just a quick fix; it’s a treatment that stimulates your body’s natural collagen production, leading to gradual and long-lasting improvements. It gives immediate results and has long-term benefits of collagen stimulation. 1 vial per 10 years of life is recommended. 3-6 treatments are required, 4-8 weeks apart.
Sculptra is made up of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a substance that helps rebuild the skin’s inner structure. As it’s absorbed, PLLA causes collagen production, restoring lost volume over time. Sculptra also provides a gentle lift and leaves you with glowy skin. The results are more natural, offering you a refreshed and youthful appearance that develops gradually, making it less obvious that you’ve had “work” done. Sculptra can be injected into the: midface, nasolabial folds, cheeks, jawline, temples, hip dips, and buttocks.
Hyper-Dilute Radiesse: An Alternative Biostimulator
Another filler to consider is Radiesse. Radiesse is made of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended in a gel carrier.
It has two different uses. One way Radiesse can be used is to “mimic” bone structure. It can be injected into the cheeks, chin, and jawline for a more sculpted and contoured appearance. When diluted with saline or lidocaine, it can be used for collagen stimulation without any added volume. Hyper-dilute Radiesse can be injected into the: nasolabial folds, mid-face, temples, neck, submental area, decolletage, hip dips, cellulite dimples, hands, and buttocks.
Hyper-dilute Radiesse stimulates collagen production similarly to Sculptra. Hyper-dilute Radiesse improves skin elasticity and firmness, tightens the treated area, improves skin tone and texture, and improves crepey skin. The amount of Radiesse treatments vary on the person. The results develop gradually, with improvements visible over several months and lasting up to two years or more.
Why Sculptra and Hyper-Dilute Radiesse Are More Than Just Cosmetic Treatments
Both Sculptra and hyper-dilute Radiesse don’t just cover up the signs of aging—they work to reverse them by addressing the root cause and offer the long-lasting benefits of collagen stimulation.
Which treatment is right for you?
Both hyaluronic acid fillers and biostimulators offer distinct benefits depending on your cosmetic goals. HA fillers provide instant results, hydrating and plumping the skin for a quick refresh, and treat delicate areas like the lips and under the eyes. On the other hand, biostimulators offer a more gradual and long-lasting transformation by stimulating your body’s collagen production, addressing deeper signs of aging from within. Schedule a consultation with your doctor to see which treatments are right for you.
