The quest for a youthful complexion has resulted in an upsurge of advanced treatments that are currently available, specifically engineered to tackle the aging signs and grow old gracefully. Of these, fillers administered by injection are one of the most common treatments to add volume to the face and soften facial creases. That said, fillers can be vastly different in quality. This has given rise to two separate categories: biostimulators and traditional fillers. Each has its own functionality, but knowing the difference between them is important to deciding which best suits you.
Here we examine the differences between biostimulator and traditional fillers, what their advantages are, some of their downsides, and if they would be a good fit for your aesthetic aim.
Understanding Biostimulator in Dubai
Biostimulator in Dubai referred to as bio-stimulatory fillers, these injectable treatments use a specific volume of hyaluronic acid not only to plump the skin but at the same time stimulate your body´s own collagen production. Collagen is a protein that gives structure, strength, and elasticity to the skin. As you age, your body produces less collagen, leading to the formation of wrinkles. The skin becomes thinner because elastin production also decreases, causing it to lose volume. By stimulating the skin to produce more collagen, biostimulators deliver natural results that last over time.
How do Biostimulators Work?
We inject these biostimulators into the skin to trigger a biological reaction that generates more collagen, providing structure and elasticity for our skin. Later on, as collagen creation improves, the skin will become more rigid and raised, causing it to appear more youthful.
Examples of common biostimulators used are poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) and calcium hydroxyl apatite (CaHA). We create these threads from a biocompatible and bio absorbable material; they dissolve safely in your system over time while stimulating collagen synthesis.
Benefits of Biostimulator:
- Long Lasting Results: Biostimulator in Dubai offer results that last longer than those provided by traditional fillers. While the effects can last up to two years or more because collagen production increases,
- Natural-Looking Improvement: Biostimulators gradually enhance collagen production, resulting in natural-looking improvements that develop over time.
- Collagen Boost: In addition to increasing volume, biostimulators (also known as injectable dermal fillers) like Radiesse and Sculptra improve skin quality by stimulating collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.
Disadvantages of Biostimulators:
- Delayed Results: Unlike traditional fillers, biostimulators show results more slowly. This spectrum of effect can be slow to appear—weeks, if not months—as the production of new collagen slowly rises.
- Irreversibility: Biostimulators have the downside of not being easily reversible, so the person administering them must have great skill, especially when used around the face.
- Requires Patience: Results do not show up quickly, so it will require patience to wait for the results.
Understanding Traditional fillers
Traditional fillers, also known as injectable gels, add volume to the skin with only a minor lift and fill-in lines. Individual fillers also work, but they immediately act to refill the lines and hollow areas. HA fillers are one of the most popular because they carry a low risk of side effects and work well in different parts of your face.
How Traditional Filler Works
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance present in our body that helps the skin retains hydration and elasticity. When we grow older, our body produces less HA, which causes the skin to wrinkle and lose volume. HA patients receive injections in the face to restore volume and smooth out wrinkles according to standard protocol. The injections also complement other areas of the face, such as the lips, cheeks, and jawlines.
Injected HA fillers attract water molecules on application, rendering the skin plumper and more vibrant. Results are instant and can last between 6 and 18 months, depending on the type of filler used and the area treated.
Benefits of Traditional Fillers
- Quick Results: Traditional fillers work instantly. Immediately after the procedure, patients can expect to look significantly better.
- Reversibility: Since HA fillers are reversible (i.e., an enzyme known as hyaluronidase can dissolve the filler), patients who do not like their results after treatment can easily correct them without developing facial deformities.
- Versatility: Traditional fillers address fine lines, deep wrinkles, and volume loss.
- Little to no downtime: The treatment is non-invasive and requires little, if any, downtime, so this can be an excellent option for patients who are always on the run.
Drawback of Traditional Fillers:
- Possible Side Effects: The most common side effects include pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site. Occasionally, vascular occlusions can occur, which presents a more severe complication.
- Temporary Results: You will notice a difference right after the injection, but those results are not going to last very long as the more traditional fillers (HA and collagen-based) buzz off fairly quickly by nature.
Which option is best for you?
Whether you decide for biostimulator in Dubai or basic fillers depends on your ideal results, timetable, and built-in preference. This guide offers a quick rundown to help you decide:
When to Choose Traditional Fillers?
- You Want Immediate Results: If you are dealing with a lack of patience for slow progress or want immediate results as quickly and easily as possible, then go right ahead with traditional fillers.
- You want reversibility: It’s reassuring to know that you can reverse the procedure if you don’t like it.
- Versatility: Traditional fillers are able to treat a wide range of concerns across areas of the face, including fine lines and deeper wrinkles.
When should I choose a biostimulator?
- You Desire Long-Lasting Results: If you want longer-lasting results that require fewer touch-ups, then biostimulators are the way to go.
- You Prefer a Natural Look: Biostimulators offer a more muted approach to facial rejuvenation, with results tending to be subtle and natural in appearance as they evolve over an extended period of time. This makes them the ideal treatment for you if you prefer not to let people know that you have had any form of cosmetic intervention.
- Skin Quality Matters: If you not only want volume but also improve overall skin quality and texture, biostimulators provide collagen-building stimulation for firmer, smoother-appearing skin.
Conclusion
In the debate between biostimulators and traditional fillers, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Each option comes with its own unique benefits, and the best choice is entirely down to personal preference as well as what you wish to achieve from your treatment goals. At Ecla Clinic, it is our duty to walk you through every step of the way and only deliver a gold standard.
If you are considering cosmetic injectable in Dubai and want to find out more about biostimulators or other dermal fillers, then we welcome you to book an appointment with one of our experienced team members today.
