Elevate Your Skin’s Radiance
What are Non-Hyaluronic Acid Skin Boosters?
Non-hyaluronic acid skin boosters, such as Radiesse® and Sculptra®, are advanced treatments designed to enhance skin quality, firmness, and elasticity. Unlike traditional fillers, these boosters not only add volume but also stimulate your skin’s natural collagen production for long-term rejuvenation. They are particularly effective in improving the texture and overall glow of the skin.
How do Non-Hyaluronic Acid Skin Boosters work?
- Radiesse®: Composed of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a gel carrier, Radiesse® provides immediate improvement by smoothing and firming the skin. Over time, it stimulates your body’s collagen production, promoting sustained skin renewal and elasticity improvement.
- Sculptra®: Contains poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), which works gradually to restore volume by stimulating collagen production. The effects build over time, offering subtle and natural improvements in skin texture and volume.
FDA-approved treatment areas
Non-hyaluronic acid skin boosters like Radiesse® and Sculptra® are FDA-approved for:
- Facial contouring: Enhancing jawlines and smoothing wrinkles.
- Hands: Restoring volume and addressing crepey skin on the backs of the hands.
Both Radiesse® and Sculptra® can also be used off-label to rejuvenate areas that benefit from collagen stimulation and firmness, such as the neck and décolletage, improving skin quality and reducing horizontal neck lines.
What to expect?
- Treatment Application: The product is typically injected with a cannula into selected areas.
- Procedure Time: Sessions usually take 30–45 minutes, offering a quick and effective solution for busy individuals.
- Results Timeline:
- Radiesse®: Immediate improvement is visible, with collagen production gradually enhancing over the next 2–3 months for long-lasting results.
- Sculptra®: The results build gradually over several months as your body produces new collagen, with full effects visible after 3–6 months.
How long do results last?
- Radiesse®: Effects typically last 12–18 months, depending on the area treated and your body’s natural response.
- Sculptra®: Results can last 2+ years, as collagen stimulation continues over time.
Benefits of Non-Hyaluronic Acid Skin Boosters
- Stimulate natural collagen production.
- Improve skin quality, elasticity, and firmness.
- Provide long-lasting results compared to traditional fillers.
- Effective for both facial and body rejuvenation.
Potential side effects
Non-hyaluronic acid boosters are generally well-tolerated, but like any injectable treatment, they may cause minor side effects, including:
- Redness or swelling at the injection site.
- Bruising or tenderness, which resolves within a few days.
- Rarely, nodules or uneven texture, which can be addressed by your provider.
It’s crucial to have these treatments performed by a trained and experienced professional to ensure safety and natural-looking results.
Follow-up
A follow-up appointment may be scheduled to monitor your progress, fine-tune your results, and discuss a personalized plan to maintain your radiant skin.
Non-hyaluronic acid skin boosters like Radiesse® and Sculptra® offer a unique approach to rejuvenation by improving your skin from within.
Learn how these innovative treatments can help you achieve smoother, firmer, and more radiant skin with long-lasting benefits.