What Are Biostimulators?

Volume loss and wrinkles occur naturally during the aging process. Biostimulators are injectable fillers that work by stimulating the body’s natural growth of collagen and elastin. Aesthetic nurse practitioner Catherine Curtin uses the biostimulators of Sculptra®, a poly-L-lactic acid dermal filler that allows for longer-lasting volume in the cheeks, and RADIESSE®, a calcium hydroxylapatite filler that treats mild to moderate wrinkles on the face and volume loss in the hands. In addition to increasing the fullness of the mid-face, Sculptra can reduce the look of shallow to deep dynamic lines. Both RADIESSE and Sculptra can be combined, depending on your cosmetic goals. Call Beauty & Fly Aesthetic Wellness in Bronxville or Bridgehampton, NY to set up an appointment, and find out how biostimulators can rejuvenate your face.

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What Are the Benefits of Biostimulators?

You might be interested in fighting the signs of aging but not the maintenance of some other dermal filler options. For Bronxville or Bridgehampton, NY individuals interested in longer-lasting options, RADIESSE and Sculptra might be excellent rejuvenation solutions, offering advantages such as:

  • Soft and natural-looking results
  • Results you may be satisfied with for a long time
  • Smoothing out dynamic lines and folds
  • Furthering your aesthetic confidence

Am I A Good Candidate for Biostimulators?

Men and women who are in good health and concerned about mild to moderate wrinkles and lines and volume loss in the mid-face are ideal candidates for biostimulator treatments with RADIESSE or Sculptra. It can improve smile lines, marionette lines, chin wrinkles, pre-jowl folds, and fine lines that form in the sides of the mouth. RADIESSE is also safe to address age-related volume loss in the hands to help them appear fuller and more youthful. You should not receive this injection if you have an allergy to lidocaine or other ingredients in the injectables. Make sure to talk to Catherine Curtin if you have any allergies (severe or not) and any medical conditions or disorders. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, might be pregnant, or are trying to conceive in the next several years, you probably shouldn’t get biostimulator treatments.

How Do Biostimulator Injections Work?

Following your consultation to determine your unique treatment plan, you will receive your RADIESSE or Sculptra injections in one of our private procedure rooms at Beauty & Fly Aesthetic Wellness. To begin the biostimulator procedure, you will lay comfortably while the injection sites are cleaned and marked. Most patients feel tolerable discomfort throughout the procedure at the initial prick, but if requested, a numbing agent can be applied to the treatment sites. The dosage of RADIESSE or Sculptra, selected at your personalized treatment planning session, will be prepared in an ultra-fine syringe. The marked site of injection will help the injector to carefully administer RADIESSE or Sculptra into the face. As soon as the procedure is done, a compress may be applied to minimize bruising and swelling.

What Can I Expect from Biostimulators?

After your biostimulator injections, you may experience mild redness, swelling, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site that should resolve naturally in several days. To speed healing, you may apply a cold compress to the injected areas. You should limit sun exposure as much as possible after your appointment and always use sunscreen. Most patients will notice visible improvements right after their treatment with final results developing after a few months, as the increased production of collagen strengthens the complexion. Your face will appear younger, softer, and lifted. If Sculptra is performed in a series over 3 – 4 months, your results can last up to two years. RADIESSE also lasts around 1 – 2 years.