BIOSTIMULATORY INJECTABLES
Injectable collagen stimulators — Sculptra and HArmonyCa — encourage your own skin to build new collagen, for gradual, natural-looking firmness and restored volume rather than simply filling a line.
THE PROMISE
Collagen stimulators are injectable treatments that work differently from a standard dermal filler. Instead of only filling a line or hollow, they encourage your own skin to produce fresh collagen — the protein that gives skin its structure, firmness and bounce — so improvement builds gradually and looks and feels like your own tissue.
Two well-known biostimulatory products are used in this category. Sculptra is based on poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible material that prompts the skin to make new collagen over time. HArmonyCa is a hybrid injectable that combines calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA) with hyaluronic acid (HA) — the hyaluronic acid is thought to provide immediate support while the calcium hydroxyapatite helps stimulate collagen. Because the result comes largely from your own renewed collagen, it tends to look subtle and natural, and the improvement can be longer-lasting than a standard filler.
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Collagen stimulators are a minimally invasive injectable treatment. After the skin is cleansed, a topical anaesthetic may be applied for your comfort. Dr. Karatzias then places the product into the chosen areas using fine injections, tailoring the technique to your face and your goals — commonly the cheeks, temples and jawline, to support firmness, definition and overall skin quality. The treatment itself is quick, and because results develop gradually, a short course of sessions is often planned to build the most natural, balanced outcome. The right product and plan for you are always agreed at your consultation.
Collagen stimulators can help to:
As a minimally invasive injectable, this treatment usually involves little downtime, and most people return to their day soon afterwards. Some mild redness, swelling, tenderness or bruising at the injection sites is common and generally settles over the following days. We give you a simple aftercare routine to follow — which, depending on the product, may include gently massaging the treated areas. Because the result comes from new collagen forming over time, the improvement appears gradually rather than all at once.
Collagen stimulators suit people who would like gradual, natural firmness and restored volume without surgery, and who are comfortable that the result builds over time rather than appearing immediately. As with any injectable, suitability depends on your skin, your medical history and your goals — at your consultation Dr. Karatzias will assess you, discuss which product may suit you best, and advise whether another treatment might be more appropriate.
To see if you are a candidate for this treatment or if you wish to learn more details about it, please complete our online consultation form or call us at +357 22 275522.
BEFORE & AFTER CASES
Results vary from person to person.
Does the treatment hurt?
Most people find it very manageable. A topical anaesthetic can be applied beforehand for your comfort, and the injections themselves are quick. You may feel a brief sting or pressure at each point, with a little tenderness afterwards that soon settles.
When will I see results, and how long do they last?
Because the improvement comes from new collagen forming over time, it appears gradually over weeks rather than all at once. The result tends to be subtle and natural, and can be longer-lasting than a standard filler — though exact timing varies from person to person and is discussed at your consultation.
How many sessions will I need?
A short course of sessions is often planned rather than a single treatment, so the new collagen can build up for the most natural, balanced result. The exact number depends on your skin and your goals, and your plan is always agreed with Dr. Karatzias at your consultation.
Will I look natural, or overdone?
The aim is a refreshed, natural look rather than an obvious or "overfilled" one. Because the firmness and volume come largely from your own renewed collagen, the change tends to read as a softer, healthier version of your own features rather than a treated appearance.
Is there any downtime?
Usually very little — most people return to their day soon afterwards. Some mild redness, swelling, tenderness or bruising at the injection sites is common and generally settles over the following days. Depending on the product, your aftercare may include gently massaging the treated areas, which we will explain.
How much does it cost?
The cost varies depending on which product is used, how many areas are treated and the plan agreed for you. Dr. Karatzias discusses this fully at your consultation, once he has assessed your skin and goals — you can complete our online consultation form or call us at +357 22 275522.
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