- Medical Community Member - September 7th 2018
- General Public
Cosmetic injectables, which are administered to alter the appearance and structure of the skin, can be grouped into several categories: neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and fat-dissolving treatments. In recent years, these injectables have been growing in popularity, as they provide the same effects as surgical procedures but are much less invasive, without the associated downtime and complications of said procedures.
Sculptra and Radiesse are two dermal fillers that act as collagen biostimulators, which are administered to encourage the body to produce more collagen at the treatment site. Sculptra and Radiesse are perhaps the best-known products in tihs category, so it is worthwhile to take an in depth look at how they compare to one another.
How Do Collagen Biostimulators Work?
Generally speaking, there are two types of dermal fillers: fillers that are implanted to provide volume replacement, like hyaluronic acid-based fillers, and collagen biostimulators, su
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