What is the cutaneous biostimulation injection?
Biostimulation is the administration, by intradermal-subcutaneous injection, of pharmacological substances with activity stimulating skin regeneration. These substances can be compared to nutritional supplements for cells which are then stimulated to a more rapid and effective renewal: water content increases and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin.
Which are the main indications in aesthetic medicine?
The phenomena of skin aging and dehydration represent the aesthetic medicine indications leading to skin biostimulation . Normally, biostimulation is inserted in a broader corrective program which includes the use of appropriate cosmetics which are prescribed after a skin check up, the use of any chemical peels, tostimulate a further cell renewal and the possible use of fillers (hyaluronic acid, collagen).
How long does the desired effect last?
The duration of benefits differs according to the seriousness of the initial situation and in relation to the lifestyle we lead (stop smoking, the exposure to sun and the constant use of sunscreens promote a greater efficacy during the treatment). In any case, like every cyclic treatment, they need to be repeated over time and to be supported by the repetition of sessions.
What are the active ingredients used?
Two active ingredients are used, either singly or in combination with each other.
Hyaluronic acid: improves skin hydration and overall metabolism of the skin.
Polydeoxyribonucleotide: fractions of a nucleic acid, DNA, known as the acid of life which is the basis of all the activities of the body. It has the ability to increase the functional capacity of fibroblasts, which are the main protagonists of the skin, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, the elements which are in a young skin and that over time you change in quantity and quality. Normally 20 minutes is enough to make the bio-stimulation, but there might be some variability. Tenderness depends on the degree of individual sensitivity and the physical regions treated. As a rule, however, pain is absolutely bearable. After the application it might appear an erythema (redness), a transient slight swelling (for about 30 min), a slight bleeding. It might appear small bruises that disappear spontaneously within few days.