Not Your Average Fillers: What to Know About Biostimulators at The Skin Clinic Antigonish.

When we think about injectable treatments, dermal fillers often come to mind, but biostimulators are changing how we approach volume loss. These next-generation treatments don’t just fill; they help your skin rebuild from within.

What Are Biostimulators?

Biostimulators are injectable treatments designed to stimulate your body’s own collagen and elastin production. Rather than simply adding volume, they work beneath the surface to gradually improve skin texture, elasticity, and structure over time. The result? Firmer, smoother, and more resilient skin.

How Do Biostimulators Differ From HA Fillers?

Traditional hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers offer instant volume and definition, which makes them a great choice for enhancing specific features like lips or cheeks. Biostimulators, on the other hand, work more gradually. They signal your skin to produce its own structural proteins—collagen and elastin—which means results unfold over time and often last longer.

This makes them ideal for soft, natural-looking rejuvenation and for anyone looking to improve skin quality, not just volume.

How They Work

Biostimulators are injected into the deeper layers of the skin, where they trigger a mild inflammatory response. This activates fibroblasts—your skin’s collagen and elastin factories—to begin rebuilding its internal framework. Because this process mimics your body’s natural healing response, improvements appear gradually over weeks to months.

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The Benefits

• Restores firmness and elasticity by rebuilding the skin’s internal scaffolding

• Improves tone and texture, especially in areas with signs of aging or volume loss

• Delivers long-lasting results, often up to two years or more

• Looks natural, with results that appear gradually and harmoniously

The Biostimulators We Offer

At The Skin Clinic Antigonish, we offer two types of biostimulators:

• Sculptra® – Made with poly-L-lactic acid, Sculptra gradually enhances volume and firmness by stimulating collagen production over time.

• Radiesse® – A calcium-based biostimulator that offers both immediate lift and long-term collagen stimulation. It’s especially effective in its hyperdiluted form for treating skin laxity and textural concerns.

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Sculptra vs. Radiesse: Similar Goals, Different Strengths

Both treatments address volume loss and skin laxity, but they work in slightly different ways.

Sculptra works more slowly, with results developing over weeks as your skin builds new collagen. It’s often used to restore facial volume in the temples, cheeks, and jawline—and even for non-surgical buttock contouring.

Radiesse provides an initial boost in volume thanks to its thicker texture, followed by continued collagen production. It’s often the go-to choice for hand rejuvenation and improving skin tone on the neck and lower face.

Choosing What’s Right for You

Sculptra and Radiesse both offer unique benefits, and your ideal treatment plan will depend on your skin goals, timeline, and anatomy. Whether you’re hoping to softly enhance facial contours or improve overall skin firmness and quality, we’ll help guide you toward the right approach.

If you're curious about biostimulators and how they might fit into your aesthetic goals, we're happy to chat.

Book a consultation here and let’s explore what’s possible.