Collagen-Stimulating Injections

Collagen stimulating injections such as Poly-L-Lactic-Acid & Calcium Hydroxylapatite help to restore structure and volume in the skin and underlying tissue and provide correction over longer periods of time compared to hyaluronic acid fillers. These injections give an immediate effect followed by long-term collagen stimulation. Collagen stimulating injections are commonly performed on the face however they can be utilized on the neck, hands, chest and other areas on the body to restore volume. They can also be used to help with acne scarring.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HYALUORNIC ACID FILLERS & COLLAGEN STIMULATING INJECTIONS? 

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Hyaluronic acid fillers are the most widely used fillers. These fillers cause direct, immediate effects and can provide support and volume, however, their longevity varies from 6 to 24 months. Collagen-stimulating fillers provide a direct and immediate effect followed by continued long-term collagen stimulation for beyond 24 months.  

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HOW DO COLLAGEN STIMULATING INJECTIONS WORK?

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These injections work in two ways, firstly to add volume, then to stimulate collagen whereas hyaluronic fillers temporarily adds volume to help smooth facial wrinkles & gives an immediate lifting & firming effect of the skin.

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WHAT AREAS CAN COLLAGEN STIMULATING INJECTIONS TREAT?

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-          Volumetric filling of the face (Pan-facial filling)

-          Improvement of skin laxity/ quality of the neck, chest,  arms, abdomen and thighs

-          Jawline contouring

-          Temple shaping & volume

-          Hand rejuvenation

-          Acne scars

 

HOW LONG DO COLLAGEN STIMULATING INJECTIONS LAST?

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Calcium hydroxylapatite & poly-L-lactic acid fillers typically last between 36 to 60 months, depending on the area treated, dilution, & individual factors (such as your immune system & metabolism).

In hyper-dilute concentrations the longevity ranges between 1 to 3+ years.

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