Biostimulators: Harnessing the Power of Regenerative Aesthetics
Regenerative aesthetics use the body’s own capabilities and its natural healing properties to promote a healthier, more youthful, rejuvenated appearance. Regenerative medicine is the wave of the future for aesthetic medicine, and for good reason – with it we can achieve profound, long-lasting, natural-looking results.
Today we’ll take a deep dive into biostimulators, an exciting aspect of regenerative medicine that we offer here at Refresh & Renew MedSpa in Clarkston, MI. This powerful injectable treatment produces long-lasting results (think one to two years or more) and helps to restore the underlying structure of the skin to address facial aging, replace lost volume, reduce and soften wrinkles and tighten sagging skin.
Let’s explore the ins and outs of biostimulators to find out how they work, what the different kinds have to offer and what makes them so special.
Biostimulators stimulate collagen and elastin production for long lasting, natural looking results.
How Do Biostimulators Work?
Biostimulators are composed of a compound that is injected deep into the dermis layer of the skin. The biostimulator compound stimulates new tissue growth and prompts the body’s fibroblasts to create more collagen (a protein that gives the skin its elasticity and firmness). As your body produces more collagen in response to the biostimulator treatment, your skin takes on a new, refreshed glow and more voluminous structure.
How Are Biostimulators Different From Fillers?
Dermal fillers are soft gels that are injected into the body to create or restore volume. At Refresh & Renew MedSpa near Lake Orion, MI, our dermal fillers are made from non-animal hyaluronic acid (HA), a sugar-molecule substance that’s naturally found in the body and in our skin. With fillers, it’s the HA acid gel substance that produces the increased volume. Biostimulators, on the other hand, create volume by prompting the body to generate new tissue, and it is the body’s natural response to the biostimulator that creates the desired results.
3 Biostimulator Types
Refresh & Renew MedSpa in Oakland County, MI offers three different biostimulator treatment options to help clients achieve their unique goals: Derma, Radiesse + and Sculptra. Each type of biostimulator has its own unique appeal and targeted outcomes, and the best way to find out which one is right for you is with a free consultation. One of our expert practitioners will assess your skin type and needs, review your concerns and discuss your goals to determine which treatment option is best for you. In the meantime, here’s a look what each has to offer:
Derma
Derma is on the cutting edge of regenerative medicine. The regenerative compound used in this biostimulator treatment is created using your own blood. The combination of concentrated platelets, growth factors and stem cells from your blood stimulates a healing cascade in the body that produces new collagen and elastin, rejuvenating the skin and tissue naturally.
Similar to the process to prepare your blood for PRP microneedling, your practitioner begins the appointment by taking a small sample of your blood and then spins it in a centrifuge to separate the platelets (a blood cell that helps with healing) and concentrates them in the plasma (a liquid portion of the blood) to create platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The PRP then goes through a heating and cooling process to transform it into the natural filler biostimulator compound used for this treatment.
Why we love Derma:
Derma produces immediate, natural results without the use of foreign substances.
Keep in mind:
The results from Derma may not be as profound as those produced by Sculptra or Radiesse+, so if you’re seeking a drastic change then another treatment option may be more suitable for your goals.
Derma is an ideal product to treat under eye dark circles and hollowness. Above is a before/after of just one treatment.
Radiesse+
Radiesse+ stands out for its immediate impact and lasting results. This biostimulator harnesses the power of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), a biocompatible material that’s been used in medical procedures for many years. Radiesse+ gives you immediate volume results similar to what you would expect from an HA dermal filler. It then goes a step further by stimulating the body to produce more collagen and elastin, which initiates a subtle yet impactful restoration of your skin’s framework and laxity over time.
Why we love Radiesse+:
Radiesse+ gives us the best of both worlds, offering both instant and long-term results.
Keep in mind:
Radiesse+ is not easily reversed.
Sculptra
Sculptra is made for longevity, which makes it an ideal long-lasting solution for facial aging. The Sculptra compound is created with a mix-in powder that’s made from poly-L-lactic acid, a biocompatible and biodegradable substance that’s been used in medical implants for years. Sculptra triggers your body’s cells to create more of its own collagen, and it works gradually over several weeks to months for the full effects to be seen.
Why we love Sculptra:
Sculptra takes the cake when it comes to the longest-lasting results that deliver a subtle yet profound impact. Sculptra is a great option for those seeking to maintain that youthful glow for years to come.
Keep in mind:
Sculptra works gradually, and the results don’t come for at least four to six weeks. If you’re looking for a fast-working solution, this option may not be ideal for you.
Sculptra is a beautiful option for prevention and long term, subtle results.
Biostimulator Treatments at Refresh & Renew MedSpa in Clarkston, MI
If you’re curious to learn more about biostimulators, the different types and what they can do to help you reach your aesthetic goals, we’d love to see you for a free consultation at Refresh & Renew MedSpa in between Clarkston and Lake Orion, MI. We are blown away by biostimulators' profound and long-lasting results and we think you will be too!
