what are biostimulators

Biostimulator are a relatively new and exciting development in medical aesthetics. They are injectable substances that help stimulate the body’s natural collagen production, improving skin elasticity, reducing wrinkles and fine lines, and body contouring. Biostimulators come in different types, including calcium hydroxylapatite, poly-L-lactic acid, and polycaprolactone.

Types of Biostimulator

The different types of biostimulators each has unique properties that make them suitable for specific applications. The most commonly used biostimulators in medical aesthetics are calcium hydroxylapatite, poly-L-lactic acid, and polycaprolactone.

Calcium hydroxylapatite is a naturally occurring substance found in bones and teeth. It is known for its biocompatibility and has been used in medical procedures for many years. When injected into the skin, calcium hydroxylapatite helps to stimulate collagen production, leading to an improvement in skin elasticity and the reduction of wrinkles and fine lines. It is beneficial for enhancing volume in areas such as the cheeks, temples, and jawline.

Poly-L-lactic acid is a biodegradable and biocompatible synthetic substance used in medical procedures for many years. It works by stimulating the production of collagen, leading to an improvement in skin texture and volume. Poly-L-lactic acid treats deep wrinkles, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines.

Polycaprolactone is another synthetic biocompatible substance that is commonly used in medical aesthetics. It works by stimulating collagen production, leading to an improvement in skin texture and volume. Polycaprolactone is particularly useful for enhancing volume in areas such as the cheeks, temples, and jawline and treating nasolabial folds.

How Biostimulator Work

When biostimulators are injected into the skin, they trigger the body’s cells to produce collagen and elastin fibers.

Different types of biostimulators have different modes of action. For instance, calcium hydroxylapatite fills in and supports the skin’s structure, improving volume and firmness. Poly-L-lactic acid and polycaprolactone, on the other hand, work by gradually stimulating collagen production over time. As the body naturally absorbs the biostimulators, the collagen and elastin fibers remain, improving skin texture and volume.

The results of biostimulators are gradual, with improvements appearing over several months., because it takes time for the body to produce new collagen and elastin fibers. However, the results are long-lasting, with some biostimulators providing results that can last up to two years or more.

Benefits Of Biostimulator

Biostimulators offer several benefits for enhancing their appearance without invasive surgery. One of the main advantages of biostimulators is that they provide natural-looking results that can last for an extended period. Patients can achieve a youthful, refreshed appearance without looking “overdone” or fake.