Biostimulant

What is a Biostimulant?

Poly-L-lactic acid, commonly known as Sculptra, is an FDA-approved injectable poly-L-lactic acid that stimulates collagen production in the skin to help significantly restore and volumize the face and body.

It works by enhancing the natural production of collagen and elastin, in return, skin will appear fresher, rejuvenated, and can last up to two years. It can also be used to improve skin texture from acne scarring.

Sculptra can be placed in the buttocks to non-surgically enhance the volume.

Sculptra is €500 per vial.

Woman receiving cosmetic injections into middle of brows

Useful Information

There is barely any recovery time and normal daily activities can be performed after injections Social downtime is a day or two Pain is mild to moderate Results are seen within 2-3months and last 18-24 months Treats: Volume loss in face and buttocks, improving skin texture, acne scarring.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is an injectable treatment that stimulates collagen production in the skin, restoring and volumizing the face and body

It can be placed in the face, neck, hands or buttocks to non surgically enhance the volume.

  • Itching
  • Tenderness
  • Swelling

Increased firmness and elasticity can be visible for up to six months. Everyone is different however.

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)

PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, has been in use for years to help wounds heal faster by encouraging the growth of new tissue. When injected into the skin for cosmetic purposes, PRP helps to promote collagen production and kick-starts the skin’s regenerative capabilities. Growth factors in the plasma increase collagen and elastin production, stem cell proliferation and vascular formation. This products a plumping and tightening effect on the treated area. The skin is rejuvenated and rehydrated and wrinkles are reduced resulting in a healthy, regenerated glowing complexion that looks smoother and more youthful.

Price per session €400

Woman receiving cosmetic injection into chin

PRP can treat a wide range of skin concerns, including:

  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Ageing & sagging skin
  • Upper & Lower Eye Area
  • Dark circles
  • Acne scars and stretch marks
  • Neck & Décolletage
  • Hand rejuvenation

What is involved?

PRP is extracted from the patient’s own blood so there is no risk of an allergic or adverse reaction. A small vial of blood is drawn, then a centrifuge is used to separate the red blood cells from the platelets and growth factors, which can then be used on the skin for rejuvenation or on the scalp for hair restoration.

Price per session €400

PhilArt Next

PhilArt Next is an injectable skin booster that combines hyaluronic acid and Polynucleotides with High Purification Technology (HPT) to help promote overall skin rejuvenation. PhilArt Next contains long-chain Polynucleotides which promote fibroblast activity, collagen and elastin production, while the hyaluronic acid plumps and hydrates the skin. PhilArt Next polynucleotides trigger the body’s natural collagen production, which help improve the texture and tone of the skin.

Price: €325 for full face

Woman receiving cosmetic injections into middle of brows

Polynucleotides and hyaluronic acid

Polynucleotides and hyaluronic acid both enhance the skin’s natural ability to retain moisture, resulting in a more hydrated and youthful appearance. As a standalone therapy, this combined formulation of polynucleotides with hyaluronic acid creates a synergistic effect to significantly improve skin hydration in association with fostering fibroblasts resulting in the restoration and/or improvement of the skin elasticity, firmness, tone and appearance.

Course Details

PhilArt Next can be used to treat both body and face, including the neck, décolletage, back of hands, stretch marks and fibrous tissue such as scars. A course usually consists of 3 treatments, 2-3 weeks apart. However, your practitioner will be able to advise you of your personal, individualised treatment plan. A course of treatments may last up to 6-12 months; however, this can differ from patient to patient.

Price: €325 for full face

Benefits of PhilArt Next

Treatment with PhilArt Next improves skin texture, hydration, elasticity, skin tone and overall radiance.

It can help increase collagen, fibroblasts, protein production and also regenerates damaged and ageing tissues.

PhilArt Next is a very effective treatment at improving skin quality and skin conditioning. By combining Hyaluronic acid and polynucleotides it offers both hydration, plumping and collagen production.

A treatment suitable for all skin types, it can help with reducing inflammation in the skin.

PhilArt Next can be used for the treatment of skin laxity in both men and women and can treat many areas – face, neck, décolletage, arms, knees, abdomen. It is a fast acting, effective, and minimally invasive treatment.