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Skip to content Biostimulators are non-surgical injectables designed to stimulate your body’s natural collagen production. This helps restore volume, firmness, and a more youthful skin texture over time. At Beach Medical Aesthetics in Wilmington, NC, we offer two FDA-approved collagen stimulators: Sculptra® and Radiesse®.
These treatments differ from traditional fillers by activating your skin’s regenerative process. Rather than filling wrinkles with volume immediately, they promote long-term improvement in skin structure for more subtle, natural-looking results.
Both Sculptra and Radiesse are classified as collagen stimulator injections. Once injected, they activate fibroblasts within the skin to produce more collagen, which gradually improves tightness, elasticity, volume, and tone.
Biostimulators can improve a wide range of treatment areas, including:
These areas often show early signs of aging, such as sagging, hollowing, or crepey texture. Biostimulators offer an effective, natural solution to help reverse those changes.
Sculptra® is a biocompatible injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid. It rebuilds the skin’s internal structure by stimulating collagen from within. Unlike fillers, it does not offer immediate volume. Instead, it gradually improves skin tone, firmness, and volume with results that appear naturally over time.
Radiesse® is made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres. It delivers immediate volume correction and continues working beneath the skin to stimulate collagen production. Radiesse is particularly effective for smile lines, marionette lines, and volume loss in the hands and lower face.
Biostimulators work with your body’s natural healing process to rebuild volume. Results appear gradually and look subtle, which helps avoid the “overfilled” appearance that can occur with some fillers.
Traditional fillers often last between 6 to 12 months. Biostimulators offer extended benefits by rebuilding collagen, with results that may last up to two years, depending on the product and individual factors.
We begin every treatment with a consultation. During this visit, we assess your skin condition, treatment goals, and medical history to determine whether Sculptra® or Radiesse® is the right fit.
Each appointment takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Depending on the biostimulator used, you may need a series of sessions spaced several weeks apart.
Most treatments take between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the area and the product used.
Sculptra® works gradually by stimulating collagen for long-term volume. Radiesse® provides immediate lift with added collagen stimulation.
Both are FDA-approved and safe for most patients. Side effects are minimal and temporary, usually limited to mild swelling or bruising.
Downtime is minimal. Most patients resume daily activities right away, although heavy exercise should be avoided for 1 to 2 days.
Sculptra® usually requires 2 to 3 sessions. Radiesse® typically achieves results in 1 to 2 sessions. Your provider will customize your plan.
Ready to achieve smoother, firmer skin with Biostimulators in Wilmington, NC? Whether you’re considering Sculptra®, Radiesse®, or want expert advice, we’re here to help you reach your goals.
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