Collagen Stimulators Your skin, repaired by itself
Collagen stimulators are injectables that encourage the skin to produce its own collagen and elastin. In my practice, I use three complementary products: Sculptra, Novuma, and HArmonyCa, chosen according to the area to be treated.
Bruises can be covered with makeup the next day
Your skin, repaired by itself.
Collagen stimulators are injectables that will encourage the skin to synthesize its own collagen and elastin again. Once this process is complete, the injected product naturally degrades, leaving no foreign body in the skin. What remains is your own tissue: densified, repaired, with a lifting effect.
Three products are used in the practice. Each has its own logic, and the choice primarily depends on the area to be treated. Results become visible after 2 to 3 months, continue to evolve up to 6 to 8 months, and then last for approximately 18 months.
The Indications
Face: loss of density, sagging jawline
Sagging neck and décolletage
Sagging arms
Aging hands
Loose knees
Fibrous cellulite on buttocks and thighs (in combination with subcision)
Skin that has thinned with age
Important contraindication: any autoimmune disease.
The Products
The original collagen stimulator, approved for over 20 years. Progressive and deep stimulation of collagen synthesis. Special feature: it is the only one of the three products where a home massage is necessary for 5 days after the session, an essential step to avoid small nodules and distribute the product evenly. Protocol of 2 to 3 sessions one month apart.
Biostimulant based on calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres suspended in a gel. Combines an immediate lifting effect with sustained collagen stimulation over several months. No massage needed after the session. Particularly suitable for redensifying the jawline and mandibular line.
The first hybrid filler: in the same syringe, hyaluronic acid for an immediate lift, and calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres to stimulate collagen long-term. No massage after the session. Visible results immediately after the session, followed by continuous improvement in firmness.
How it works
Facial assessment, evaluation of dermal density, and areas to be restored. Verification of any contraindications, particularly autoimmune diseases. Choice of product adapted to the area, desired result, and your skin quality.
± 60 minutes. Cannula technique, under local anesthesia. The product is evenly deposited in a layer in the deep dermis or subcutaneous tissue.
A small amount of swelling may persist for up to 72 hours, and some bruising is possible, which can be easily covered with makeup the next day. Only with Sculptra is a home massage prescribed for 5 days. Novuma and HArmonyCa do not require any massage.
The first results become visible after 2 to 3 months. They continue to evolve up to 6 to 8 months, and the achieved result then lasts for approximately 18 months, sometimes longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is right for me?
The choice primarily depends on the area to be treated, skin quality, and desired outcome. Sculptra for progressive dermal reconstruction; Novuma for a structuring effect with lifting; HArmonyCa to combine immediate lift and collagen stimulation. The choice is made together during consultation.
When will I see results?
Results become visible after 2 to 3 months, continue to improve up to 6 to 8 months, and then last for approximately 18 months. With HArmonyCa, a lifting effect is also noticeable immediately after the session thanks to the hyaluronic acid component.
Is massage necessary after the session?
Only with Sculptra. In this case, a home massage must be performed for 5 days; this is essential to avoid small nodules. Novuma and HArmonyCa do not require any massage.
Which areas can be treated?
Face (loss of density, jawline), neck, décolletage, arms, hands, knees. Stimulators are also very useful for fibrous cellulite on the buttocks and thighs, in combination with subcision.
Are there any contraindications?
Yes, an important contraindication: all autoimmune diseases. The preliminary consultation helps rule out this risk. Apart from that: possible swelling for up to 72 hours, small bruises coverable with makeup.
Does any product remain in the skin?
No. Once the stimulation work is complete, the product naturally degrades, and no foreign body remains in the skin. What remains is your own collagen, your own elastin, your own densified tissue.