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AMM 255: Facial Injectables Revolution: Unlocking Beauty with Allergan & Galderma
November 06, 2024
This episode explores the latest trend in cosmetic treatments as celebrities shift from fillers to a more natural appearance with the use of biostimulators. Featuring insights from Dr. Shawn Seit and Dr. Julia Carroll, the discussion highlights how biostimulators enhance skin quality by stimulating collagen and elastin production, offering gradual improvements in firmness and elasticity suitable for those encountering early signs of aging. The episode covers popular options like Radiesse and Sculptra, their benefits, and cost considerations, as well as potential future developments in hybrid injectables. Listeners will gain a well-rounded understanding of biostimulators as a promising approach to subtle skin rejuvenation.
Quick Takes
- Celebrities like Kristin Davis and Courteney Cox are shifting to more natural looks by dissolving injectables for a subtler appearance
- Biostimulators are gaining popularity as an innovative alternative to traditional fillers by encouraging collagen and elastin production for improved skin quality
- Popular synthetic biostimulators Radiesse and Sculptra, approved by Health Canada, stimulate collagen production to enhance skin firmness and volumization over eight to twelve weeks
Episode Transcript
Today is November 6, 2024, and we’re diving into the latest trends in cosmetic treatments. Celebrities like Kristin Davis and Courteney Cox are shifting from traditional fillers to embrace a more natural look, dissolving injectables to achieve a subtler appearance. This trend has fueled the rising popularity of biostimulators—an innovative alternative known for enhancing skin quality without the extra puff of fillers.
According to Dr. Shawn Seit, founder of Rejuuv Medi Spa, and dermatologist Dr. Julia Carroll from Compass Dermatology, biostimulators work by encouraging the skin to produce more collagen and elastin. Unlike dermal fillers that offer immediate results, biostimulators gradually improve the skin’s firmness and elasticity, making them perfect for those in their 30s to 50s experiencing early signs of aging like fine lines and loss of radiance.
Two popular synthetic biostimulators, Radiesse and Sculptra, have gained approval from Health Canada. Radiesse contains calcium hydroxylapatite and was initially used as a filler, while Sculptra is formulated with poly-L-lactic acid. Both offer increased skin firmness and volume by stimulating collagen production, though results take about eight to twelve weeks to show.
While this treatment can target various areas from the face to the hands, it’s important to note that results vary based on individual skin condition and age. Sessions typically cost between $1,200 and $1,800, but combining biostimulators with traditional fillers continues to be a favored strategy among practitioners, pending new “hybrid injectables” entering the market, like the anticipated HArmonyCa.
In summary, whether you’re aiming for subtle rejuvenation or looking at the cutting edge of aesthetics, biostimulators present an intriguing option firmly rooted in the science of skin regeneration.
