1. What are biostimulant fillers?
Biostimulatory fillers are injectable products used to stimulate the skin's own collagen production. As we age, collagen and elastin production in the skin decreases. As a result, the skin loses elasticity, thins, and wrinkles and sagging appear.
Biostimulant treatments help the skin look firmer, fuller, and healthier by stimulating fibroblast activity and the production of new collagen. Their main objectives are:
- To increase collagen production.
- To improve skin elasticity.
- To improve skin quality.
- To reduce fine wrinkles.
- To help correct volume loss in the face.
- To provide a more natural and youthful look.
2. Which biostimulant products are used?
The main biostimulant substances are:
1\. PLLA (Poly-L-lactic acid): Sculptra
- It helps stimulate collagen production.
- It can increase skin firmness and volume.
- Results will emerge over time.
2\. CaHA (Calcium Hydroxyapatite): Radiesse
- It has both a filling and collagen-stimulating effect.
- Helps improve skin quality and firmness.
- Diluted applications can specifically target skin quality and laxity.
3\. PCL (Polycaprolactone): Ellansé
- It supports collagen production.
- It can provide long-lasting biostimulant effects.
- In some products, it also initially provides volume support.
3. How do biostimulant fillers work?
These products create a controlled biological response under the skin. As a result, fibroblasts are stimulated and new collagen production is promoted. The effects of the treatment are usually not immediate. As collagen production increases over time, results become noticeable within a few weeks or months. Expected results:
- Firmer skin.
- Improved skin quality.
- Reduction in fine lines.
- Improvement in facial contours.
- A more natural look.
4. What is a liquid facelift?
Liquid facelift is a non-surgical procedure that uses a combination of different injection treatments to reduce signs of aging on the face. This method typically involves biostimulants and, if necessary, botulinum toxin. The goal is to correct volume loss, improve facial contours, and achieve a more youthful appearance while preserving the face's natural anatomy. Main treatment areas include:
- Forehead and temples
- Cheekbones
- Cheeks
- Nasolabial area
- Marionette lines
- Jawline
- Chin tip
- Around the eyes
The treatment plan is tailored to the patient's facial anatomy and the degree of volume loss.
Who is it applicable to?
- For people who have lost skin elasticity.
- For those experiencing volume loss in the cheek and temple area.
- For those with mild or moderate signs of aging on their face.
- For those who want to improve skin quality.
- For suitable patients who do not want surgical facelift.
However, surgical facelift may be a more suitable option for patients with significant excess skin and advanced sagging.
What precautions should be taken after the procedure?
- Mild swelling and bruising may occur in the treatment area.
- Intense exercise should be avoided in the first few days.
- The application area must be protected.
- The need for massage varies depending on the product used.
- The care instructions recommended by the doctor should be followed.
In biostimulant applications, product selection, dilution, injection depth, and application technique are crucial for preventing complications.
Conclusion:
The primary goal of biostimulant fillers is to support the skin's own collagen production. Liquid facelifts, on the other hand, aim to reduce volume loss, wrinkles, and signs of aging in the face by combining different injection methods.
The most important point: The goal of a successful facial rejuvenation treatment is not to alter the face, but to achieve a more dynamic, healthy, and youthful appearance while preserving natural facial features.
However, biostimulant and liquid facelift procedures are not without risks. Complications such as vascular occlusion, nodules, granulomas, and infections can develop. These procedures should be performed with appropriate patient selection and accurate anatomical knowledge.
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