Biostimulator injections

How biostimulators differ from fillers

Aleris Aesthetics draws the line this way: "Biostimulators don't fill anything They provoke a response." It then explains the mechanism: "Fibroblasts (the cells that manufacture collagen) get recruited to the area and start producing."

That difference is why the questions below are about the skin's response and not only the product.

Questions about biostimulator injections

These five questions begin with what the products are and end with what can follow.

• What are collagen stimulating injections made of?
• What is the difference between Sculptra and Radiesse?
• Can Radiesse last longer than hyaluronic filler?
• Should I combine a biostimulator with traditional filler?
• Delayed nodules after Sculptra, how common are they?

Reading on safety

Two outside sources are worth a look. One is a systematic review of adverse events reported from hyaluronic acid filler injections. The other is the FDA's list of dermal filler do's and don'ts.

Allowing time for the skin response

A biostimulator works through the skin's own response, so allow time for that response to happen. Ask about the schedule before you book.