How Cosmetic Injections Can Help With Scarring and Fine Lines

Understanding What Causes Scarring and Fine Lines

Your skin loses about 1% of its collagen every year after you turn 20, which means by the time you’re 50, nearly a third of your skin’s support structure is gone. Collagen acts like the scaffolding that keeps your skin firm and smooth, so when it breaks down, fine lines and wrinkles start showing up. At the same time, your body produces less elastin, which is what helps your skin bounce back after you smile or frown. This double loss is why those expression lines around your eyes and mouth become permanent over time.

How Scars Form and Stick Around

Scars happen when your skin tries to heal itself after damage, but the repair job isn’t always perfect. The new tissue that forms is tougher and less flexible than your original skin, which is why scars look and feel different. Different types of scars behave in completely different ways, and understanding which kind you have matters when you’re looking for treatment options.

• Acne scars create pitted or raised areas where breakouts damaged deeper skin layers
• Surgical scars form neat lines but can be thick or raised depending on healing
• Injury scars vary widely based on how deep the wound went and how it healed
• Keloid scars grow beyond the original wound and can keep expanding over time

Why Regular Skincare Products Fall Short

Most creams and serums sit on top of your skin and can’t reach the deeper layers where scars and wrinkles actually form. Your skin has a protective barrier that blocks most ingredients from getting down to the dermis, which is where collagen lives and where scar tissue forms. This is why people can spend years using expensive products without seeing real changes to deep lines or scarring.

Studies show that over 80% of people between ages 11 and 30 experience acne scarring to some degree, and nearly everyone over 50 has visible fine lines. That’s a huge number of people looking for solutions that actually work. Research on cosmetic injections for scarring shows these treatments can reach the problem areas that topical products can’t touch.

Types of Scars and Fine Lines

At Beauty & Fly, we use cosmetic injections including dermal fillers and biostimulators that work beneath the surface to address these concerns where they actually start. The treatments reach the deeper skin layers to help rebuild volume and smooth out both scars and fine lines from the inside out.

How Dermal Fillers Smooth and Restore

Scars and fine lines share something in common: they both involve a loss of volume beneath the skin’s surface. When you look at a depressed scar or a deep wrinkle, what you’re really seeing is an area where the skin has collapsed inward because there’s not enough support underneath. Dermal fillers work by replacing that lost volume, essentially lifting the skin back to its original level. Most modern fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, a substance your body already produces naturally to keep skin plump and hydrated. Some fillers also contain calcium hydroxylapatite or poly-L-lactic acid, depending on the specific treatment goals.

How Dermal Fillers Smooth and Restore

The way fillers address scarring is pretty straightforward. When injected beneath a depressed scar, the gel-like substance physically pushes the indented area upward from below. But there’s more happening than just filling space.

• Immediate volume restoration lifts depressed areas right away
• Collagen stimulation begins as your body responds to the filler material
• Gradual improvement continues for weeks as new collagen forms around the injection site
• Atrophic scars (like some acne scars) respond particularly well to this approach

For fine lines, fillers work similarly but target different areas. The lines around your mouth, between your eyebrows, and under your eyes all benefit from this volume replacement approach. Research on hyaluronic acid injections shows that these treatments don’t just fill space temporarily—they actually trigger your skin to produce more of its own supportive structures over time.

Most filler results appear immediately and can last anywhere from six months to two years, depending on the product used and the area treated. At Beauty & Fly, Catherine Curtin evaluates each patient’s specific concerns to determine which filler type will deliver the most natural-looking results for their unique skin structure.

Biostimulators for Long-Term Skin Renewal

While traditional fillers work by adding volume directly, biostimulators take a completely different approach. These injectable treatments don’t fill space themselves—instead, they wake up your body’s natural collagen production system. Think of it like planting seeds rather than placing decorations. Biostimulators trigger your skin cells to start building new collagen, which gradually thickens and strengthens the skin from within. This makes them particularly effective for treating both scarring and fine lines in a way that looks incredibly natural because the improvement is literally coming from your own tissue.

Biostimulators for Long-Term Skin Renewal

The science behind this is fascinating. When biostimulator particles are injected into the deeper layers of skin, your immune system recognizes them as foreign material (though they’re completely safe and biocompatible). This recognition triggers a healing response that includes ramping up collagen production in the treated area.

The gradual nature of biostimulator results is actually one of their biggest advantages. Because the improvement happens slowly over several months, no one will notice you “had work done”—they’ll just think you look refreshed and healthy. Best candidates for biostimulators are people who want overall improvement in skin texture and thickness rather than targeting one specific deep line or scar.

Many patients at Beauty & Fly combine biostimulators with other treatments for comprehensive results. For example, you might use a traditional filler to address one particularly deep scar while using biostimulators to improve the overall texture of the surrounding skin. This layered approach often delivers the most natural and long-lasting outcomes.

Neuromodulators for Dynamic Fine Lines

Not all fine lines are created equal. Some wrinkles exist because of volume loss, but others form because of repeated muscle movements over time. Every time you squint, frown, or raise your eyebrows, you’re contracting muscles that fold the skin above them. Neuromodulators like BOTOX work by temporarily relaxing these muscles, which allows the skin to smooth out and prevents those expression lines from deepening further. Clinical guidelines on botulinum toxin injections show this approach is highly effective for specific types of wrinkles that form from facial expressions.

Neuromodulators for Dynamic Fine Lines

The areas that respond best to neuromodulators are the ones where muscle activity creates visible lines. This includes the horizontal lines across your forehead, the vertical frown lines between your eyebrows, and the crow’s feet that fan out from the corners of your eyes.

• Forehead lines from raising eyebrows smooth within days
• Frown lines between brows soften significantly
• Crow’s feet around eyes become less noticeable
• Preventative benefits stop new lines from forming when started early

One of the most valuable aspects of neuromodulator treatment is prevention. When you start treatments before deep lines have permanently etched themselves into your skin, you can actually prevent those wrinkles from forming in the first place. The muscles still move enough for natural expression, but they don’t contract with enough force to crease the skin repeatedly.

Neuromodulators work beautifully alongside fillers in comprehensive treatment plans. While the neuromodulator relaxes the muscles causing expression lines, fillers can address any volume loss in the same area. At Beauty & Fly, Catherine Curtin designs customized injection combinations based on each patient’s specific facial anatomy and aging patterns. During your consultation, she’ll evaluate which lines are caused by muscle movement versus volume loss, then create a treatment plan that addresses both concerns for the most natural results possible.

Creating Your Personalized Treatment Plan

The biggest mistake people make when seeking cosmetic injections is expecting a one-size-fits-all solution. Your skin tells a unique story through its texture, depth of scarring, and aging patterns. What works beautifully for someone with shallow acne scars might do nothing for someone dealing with deep ice pick scars and volume loss. This is why personalized assessment matters more than the products themselves.

At Beauty & Fly, Catherine Curtin spends real time examining how your skin behaves. She looks at scar tissue depth, checks where volume has disappeared, and maps out which areas need stimulation versus filling. This isn’t a quick glance and inject situation.

Why Combination Approaches Work Better

Most people need more than one type of injection to see real improvement. A depressed scar might need filler for immediate lift, but biostimulators to build collagen underneath for lasting results. Fine lines around the eyes respond to neuromodulators, while deeper creases need hyaluronic acid fillers to restore lost volume.

• Neuromodulators prevent new lines from forming while existing treatments work
• Dermal fillers provide immediate volume restoration in depressed areas
• Biostimulators trigger your skin to build its own collagen over time
• PRP therapy accelerates healing and improves overall skin quality

What Happens During Your Consultation

Your first visit focuses on understanding what bothers you most and what results you actually want. Catherine examines your skin in different lighting and discusses your medical history. She explains which cosmetic injections will address your specific concerns and why.

• Detailed skin analysis including scar type and depth assessment
• Discussion of realistic timelines and expected outcomes
• Explanation of how different products work together
• Review of how your treatment plan might change as skin responds

Treatment plans aren’t static documents. As your skin produces more collagen or scars soften, the approach shifts. Maybe you started with aggressive filler placement but now only need maintenance treatments. Working with an experienced injector means someone who adjusts strategy based on how your unique skin responds, not just following a preset protocol.

The difference between good results and great results often comes down to the injector’s ability to see your face as a whole system. Catherine’s 18 years of experience means she spots subtle asymmetries and volume patterns that less experienced providers miss entirely.

Your Path to Smoother, Renewed Skin

Cosmetic injections offer different ways to tackle scarring and fine lines depending on what your skin needs. Neuromodulators like BOTOX work on expression lines by relaxing the muscles underneath, while dermal fillers add volume to fill in deeper wrinkles and scars. Biostimulators take a different approach by encouraging your skin to make its own collagen over time. The right choice depends on what you’re dealing with and what kind of results you’re after.

The best part about these treatments is that they don’t require surgery or long recovery periods. Most people get back to their regular routine the same day or within a day or two. That makes them practical for busy schedules without sacrificing results.

Here’s what really matters though: personalized care makes all the difference between results that look natural and results that look overdone. At Beauty & Fly, Catherine Curtin works with each patient individually to create a treatment plan that fits their specific concerns and goals. She’s the only provider you’ll see, which means you get consistent care from someone who knows your face and understands what you want to achieve.

If you’re curious about what cosmetic injections could do for your scarring or fine lines, the next step is pretty straightforward. Schedule a consultation at either the Bronxville or Bridgehampton location to discuss your options and see what might work best for your skin.

You probably have some questions about how these treatments actually work, what to expect during appointments, and how long results typically last. Let’s get into those details.

Common Questions About Cosmetic Injections

If you’re thinking about cosmetic injections for scarring or fine lines, you probably have some questions running through your mind. Most people do, and that’s completely normal when you’re considering any aesthetic treatment. Here are the answers to the questions we hear most often at Beauty & Fly, so you can feel more confident about what to expect.

How long do results from cosmetic injections last?

It depends on which type of injection you get. Neuromodulators like BOTOX typically last three to four months, while dermal fillers can last anywhere from six months to two years depending on the product and where it’s placed. Biostimulators work differently because they stimulate your own collagen production, so results develop gradually and can last up to two years or more.

Are cosmetic injections painful?

Most people describe the feeling as a quick pinch or pressure rather than actual pain. Many dermal fillers already contain numbing medication, and we can apply topical numbing cream before treatment if you’re concerned about discomfort. The whole process is usually much easier than people expect.

Can injections really improve acne scars?

Yes, certain types of cosmetic injections work really well for acne scarring. Dermal fillers can lift depressed scars and smooth out uneven texture, while biostimulators help your skin rebuild collagen in scarred areas over time. At Beauty & Fly, Catherine often combines injections with treatments like Microneedling with PRP for even better results on stubborn scars.

How soon will I see results?

Neuromodulators take about three to seven days to show full results. Dermal fillers give you immediate improvement, though you might see even better results once any minor swelling goes down after a day or two. Biostimulators work more slowly since they’re building collagen, so you’ll notice gradual improvement over several weeks to months.

Is there downtime after treatment?

Not really. You might have some minor redness, swelling, or small bruises at injection sites, but most people go right back to their normal activities the same day. We usually suggest avoiding intense exercise for 24 hours and staying out of extreme heat, but that’s about it.

How do I know which type of injection I need?

That’s where an experienced provider makes all the difference. During your consultation, Catherine evaluates your skin, listens to your concerns, and creates a personalized treatment plan based on what will actually work for your specific situation. Sometimes one type of injection is enough, and sometimes combining different cosmetic injections gives you the best outcome for both scarring and fine lines.