Biostimulators
Support your skin’s natural collagen production with biostimulator treatments designed for gradual, lasting rejuvenation.
Collagen-Stimulating Treatment
Biostimulators are injectable treatments that work with your body to stimulate collagen production and improve the skin’s underlying support over time. At Elara Cosmetic Dermatology in Myrtle Beach, SC, we offer Sculptra® and Radiesse® to address age-related volume changes, skin laxity, and overall skin quality with results that develop gradually and complement your natural features.
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Why Choose This Treatment
Collagen Stimulation
Encourages your body’s own collagen production to strengthen and support the skin over time.
Gradual Improvement
Results develop progressively, making changes feel subtle rather than sudden.
Beyond the Face
Depending on the product and treatment plan, biostimulators can also improve skin quality in areas of the body affected by laxity or crepiness.
Where Can Dermal Fillers Be Used?
Cheeks + Midface
Helps improve age-related volume changes and support areas where declining collagen can contribute to folds and loss of definition.
Temples
Addresses hollowing and volume loss through the temples to create a more balanced transition between the upper and midface.
Jawline
Supports definition along the lower face while stimulating collagen in areas affected by structural changes and skin laxity.
Lower Face
Restore support around the jawline and areas of volume loss that can contribute to an uneven lower-face contour.
Neck
Biostimulation can improve skin quality, firmness, and the appearance of crepey texture throughout the neck.
Décolletage
Targets thinning, crepey skin across the chest by encouraging renewed collagen and improving overall skin quality.
Hands
Helps address visible volume loss and signs of aging on the backs of the hands for a more rejuvenated appearance.
The Treatment Process
A calm, unhurried experience from your first conversation to your final result.
Consultation
We assess your concerns, skin quality, facial structure, and goals to determine whether Sculptra®, Radiesse®, or a combination approach is right for you.
Mapping + Preparation
Your provider determines the appropriate product, placement, and treatment schedule based on the areas being addressed.
Injection Process
Biostimulator is strategically placed to support the treatment area and initiate the collagen-building process.
Results + Follow-Up
Improvements continue to develop as new collagen forms. Your provider will guide you through follow-up treatments and maintenance based on your individual plan.
See the Elara Difference
A glimpse of the natural, considered outcomes patients see from this treatment.
Scupltra® Treatment Post 1 Vial
Image courtesy of Elara Cosmetic Dermatology.
Sculptra® Treatment Post 6 Vials
Image courtesy of Sculptra®
Common Questions
What is a biostimulator?
A biostimulator is an injectable treatment designed to encourage your body to produce more of its own collagen. Rather than relying solely on immediate correction, biostimulators help strengthen the skin’s underlying support so improvements develop progressively over time.
What is the difference between Sculptra® and Radiesse®?
Sculptra® and Radiesse® both stimulate collagen, but they use different ingredients and work differently. Sculptra® contains poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) and is primarily used to encourage gradual collagen production, while Radiesse® contains calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) and can provide structural support in addition to stimulating collagen and elastin. Your provider will recommend the option best suited to your concerns and goals.
How are biostimulators different from dermal filler?
Traditional dermal fillers are primarily used to add or restore volume and create more immediate changes in contour. Biostimulators focus on stimulating your body’s own collagen production, so results develop more gradually. Depending on your goals, the two treatments may also be used together.
When will I see results and how long do they last?
Biostimulator results develop progressively as your body produces new collagen. Timing varies by product, treatment area, and individual response, and improvement may continue for several months following treatment.
Results vary by product and individual response, but the collagen-building effects of biostimulators can provide long-lasting improvement. Maintenance treatments may be recommended to help preserve your results over time.
How many treatments will I need?
Your treatment plan depends on the product used, your starting point, and the result you hope to achieve. Some patients benefit from a series of treatments, while others may require fewer sessions. Your provider will recommend a plan during your consultation.
Can biostimulators be combined with other treatments?
Yes. Biostimulators can be incorporated into a broader treatment plan alongside dermal fillers, neurotoxins, and skin rejuvenation treatments when appropriate. Each addresses different aspects of facial aging and skin quality.