Biostimulator injections
Treatment Time
30-60 minutes
Numbing
1 hour
Discomfort
Minimal/Moderate
Recovery Time
1-2 days
Service Overview
With natural ageing, we lose elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid, which results in loss of bone density and soft tissue and the redistribution of fat under the skin. Biostimulators help address this natural loss of volume and structure.Biostimulator injections are delivered deep within the dermis of the skin, stimulating the replacement of lost and damaged collagen. The new collagen created provides a structural foundation that helps to restore fullness by correcting volume loss, including deep facial wrinkles and folds.
What To Expect
A consult with our cosmetic physicians and nurses will determine the best treatment for your desired outcomes. If Sculptra is determined as the most appropriate treatment for you, you may be able to go ahead with your Sculptra treatment on the same day, or return for treatment at a more suitable time.2-3 treatments are recommended, 4-6 weeks apart, for optimal results. A prolonged effect may be achieved by having maintenance treatments every 1-2 years.The results of biostimulator treatment are gradual: this means that the changes are subtle, becoming more apparent over time. Improvements may last for up to 2 years after the initial treatment.
How To Prepare
Avoid taking any non-prescription medication that may thin the blood, such as anti-inflammatories for 2 weeks prior to treatment, as these will increase the risk of bruising. Do not wear make-up, including lipstick and mascara, or sunscreen on your face, on the day of treatment.
Aftercare
Immediately after the treatment, you will be asked to stay and ice the treated area for 10 minutes. This will limit bruising. Within the first 24 hours, apply an ice pack to the treated area intermittently, to help reduce swelling. Massage the treated area for 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days. You may shower/bathe as normal, using regular products and make-up can be worn the day after treatment. If required, the treated area can be shaved gently the following morning. Alcohol, strenuous exercise and activity should be avoided for the rest of the day.
The Benefits
- Helps restore natural facial contours by adding volume to the skin
- Softens deep wrinkles and folds
- Improvement increases over time and can last up to 2 years after initial treatment
- Improvements can be enhanced with hyaluronic filler and botulinum toxin type A injections
Before and After
FAQs
Who is this treatment not recommended for?
This treatment is suitable for most skin types.
What does this treatment feel like?
Discomfort during the treatment varies amongst individuals. For most patients, there is minimal discomfort during the injections, having had topical anaesthetic cream and oral analgesia, 1 hour prior to treatment. The biostimulator product also has a small amount of anaesthetic within it. It’s our goal to ensure patients feel little discomfort throughout the procedure.
What does Sculptra treatment cost?
The cost of Sculptra is dependent on the area being treated, the number of treatments required to achieve an optimal result, and the level of existing volume loss being rectified. Prices are commonly start at $950.
What are the possible risks or complications of vascular laser treatments?
As with any treatment, some risk does exist, though these are all reported to be temporary and include (but are not limited to):
- Bruising at the site of injection, resolving within 1 week (50% of patients)
- Haematoma (large bruise) at injection site, resolving within 2 weeks (<2% of patients)
- Pain at injection site, managed by topical anaesthetic cream before the treatment and ice packs afterwards.
- Swelling at the site of treatment, resolves within 5-7 days
- Small lumps and itching. May develop at the time of treatment or several days afterwards, resolving within 7-10 days
- Formation of papules, lumps, nodules or granulomas (felt as bumps under the skin). May occur within weeks of treatment or up to a year afterwards. May include skin discolouration or inflammation. Generally these nodules resolve on their own, but in very rare cases, surgical excision may be necessary.
- Injury to small blood vessels, which is very rare, and may involve scabbing and scarring.
- Rare and isolated cases of vision abnormalities have been reported when treatment involves areas around the eyes, temples and cheeks.
- Numbness and facial nerve paralysis – very rare.
- Muscle disorders, ischaemia and necrosis – rare
- Skin changes to the treated area, including reduction or increase in skin tissue – rare.
- Infection – very rare
- Allergy – very rare
- Asymmetry, although most faces are asymmetrical to begin with.
Is there anyone who should not have biostimulator treatment?
Biostimulators not suitable for patients who are pregnant or breast feeding.
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At Neutral Bay Laser & Dermatology Clinic, we’re committed to providing the most effective treatments for your skin, with the utmost safety, for the whole family. That’s why the first step of every treatment is a review by our dermatologist, Dr Terence Poon. Make your appointment today to love the skin you’re in.
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