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Collagen Stimulators in Raleigh, NC

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At any age, you can always add a collagen booster to stimulate collagen. Did you know at 18 years old you have 100% collagen and by the age of 45 years old you have lost 25%! And the aging continues, losing about one percent a year.

Assessment and treatment plans are very different from HA dermal fillers. Different categories of collagen loss — mild, moderate, significant — along with your own skin texture, fat pad depletion and bone loss all reflect what you see in the mirror. Our job is to educate you to understand what you need to remodel and build your infrastructure back and we can do that during your free consult!

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About Collagen Stimulators

As we age our collagen gets thinner. Building a stronger collagen network will help you keep a more youthful look. Diminished fat pad, bone loss and lack of collagen all contribute to how we will age. The depletion of inner structure will accelerate aging and our goal is to replace that with one of our long-lasting collagen stimulators that is right for you!

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Eileen’s
Experience Counts

Eileen uses Bellafill® as a long-term collagen stimulant to reverse the signs of aging. Unlike the typical fillers that last only months, Bellafill® can last up to five years for some patients. Eileen was on the initial nursing advisory board for Bellafill® in 2007 and has over ten years of experience with this product. Before using Bellafill®, each patient must have a skin test to ensure they are not sensitive or allergic to the product. Eileen recommends that new patients make a complimentary consultation appointment to discuss the different treatment options and results that can be achieved with each dermal filler.

In 2005, Eileen participated in an injection program with Sculptra to treat mid face volume loss in HIV patients with great success. In 2007, Sculptra was FDA approved for cosmetic use and Eileen began using Sculptra for the loss of facial volume. Eileen’s patients who have a “runners face” or lost a lot of weight in their face typically are pleased with the gradual and long lasting results of Sculptra. When other dermal fillers do not last, Sculptra is a great option. Eileen recommends that new patients make a complimentary consultation appointment to discuss the different treatment options and results that can be achieved with each dermal filler.

“Excited to add the Sculptra Collagen Booster. Great way to keep the collagen from thinning and collapsing. We all will age differently. This will help keep the youth glow with less volume loss.”

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Benefits of Collagen Stimulators

  • Long-lasting collagen regeneration
  • Improved facial volume
  • Anti-aging support
  • Natural-looking results
  • Customized treatment options

Diverse Approaches
to Beautiful Outcomes

Collagen Stimulators TREATMENT OPTIONS

Bellafill

Bellafill® is an injectable filler that’s FDA approved to treat nasolabial folds. These folds, sometimes called “smile lines,” extend from the nose to the corners of the mouth. Bellafill® provides instant smoothness with long-lasting results: in the longest and largest study ever conducted on dermal fillers, Bellafill® was proven to be effective through five years. That means you can enjoy your results for much longer than you would with hyaluronic acid-based fillers.

A skin test will need to be done at your consultation to make sure you will have no allergic reactions to this long-lasting filler. The skin test is just the bovine collagen. The bovine collagen is the vehicle to bring the polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) to the area needed. Bovine collagen will last about three months; after that the PMMA will start to build collagen. After 28 days and no reaction to your bovine collagen skin test, your treatment can begin.

Bellafill® has two main components: smooth collagen gel (80%) forms the base of Bellafill, creating smooth, supple volume beneath the surface of the nasolabial folds; polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) microspheres (20%) are suspended within the collagen gel and form a sturdy scaffold where your own natural collagen grows. As the original collagen gel fades away, your body naturally replaces it with your own collagen around the microspheres, for unparalleled long-term smoothness.

These appointments last about an hour and numbing cream can be provided, but it is not always necessary. If you do need numbing, please alert our staff prior to your appointment and arrive 15 minutes early. Downtime can vary from patient to patient—some patients experience bruising, redness, and irritation for a few hours up to a few days after their appointment, and others have no visible side effects.

Radiesse

Radiesse is an FDA-approved injectable that gives immediate results plus long-term improvement by stimulating collagen and elastin production. Radiesse is used in the hands or lower face to address severe wrinkles and folds. The CaHA gel matrix particles provide immediate improvement by creating a scaffold; as the gel carrier breaks down, new collagen fibers form and promote renewed skin structure. This unique injectable treatment is known for its use in the nasolabial folds and for improving jawline contour.

These appointments last about an hour and numbing cream can be provided, but it is not always necessary. If you do need numbing, please alert our staff prior to your appointment and arrive 15 minutes early. Downtime can vary from patient to patient—some patients experience bruising, redness, and irritation for a few hours up to a few days after their appointment, and others have no visible side effects. These injections can be done again after one year because of the CaHA’s long-lasting technology.

Sculptra

Injecting Sculptra deep under the skin in a single booster injection will help keep your inner structural support system of collagen from deteriorating. This helps prevent thinning and diminishing of your own collagen at all ages. The structure under the skin will dictate how you will age, and keeping that strong and healthy is one of the best preventive measures.

Sculptra Aesthetic is not an overnight miracle, but it is long-lasting. A full treatment of Sculptra Aesthetic—an average of three injection sessions over a few months—gradually improves the overall appearance of facial wrinkles and folds and can last more than two years in some patients. Sculptra Aesthetic is a type of facial injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid, which helps replace lost collagen in the deep dermis. It helps correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds that appear with aging by replacing lost collagen. The main ingredient is a biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic material that has been used by physicians for decades.

These appointments last about an hour and numbing cream can be provided, but it is not always necessary. If you do need numbing, please alert our staff prior to your appointment and arrive 15 minutes early. Downtime can vary from patient to patient—some patients experience bruising, redness, and irritation for a few hours up to a few days after their appointment, and others have no visible side effects. These injections can be done again after one year.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

Bellafill is great for patients who suffer from acne scars, because this collagen stimulator will form a supportive scaffold over the scars. Anyone looking for smoother, stress-free skin with a little more boost in volume may benefit from Bellafill. Radiesse is used for patients 21 and older looking to improve jawline contour, nasolabial folds, facial wrinkles, and a loss of volume in the hands. Anyone looking for a smoother and more sculpted appearance can benefit from Radiesse. This product is ideal for patients seeking a long-term result; however, Radiesse is not used in the lips or around the eyes.

Sculptra is an excellent choice for patients who have hollowing in areas of the face. Sometimes patients “burn through” HA (hyaluronic acid) fillers, especially those who work out a lot and are very thin. Sculptra will thicken your own collagen fibers to help prevent volume loss and bring about a more youthful you. Bellafill is also ideal for patients who are looking for a very long-term result, specifically a filler that can last up to five years.

Do not use collagen stimulators if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of their compound ingredients, or have a history of keloid formation. Collagen stimulators are indicated for people with healthy immune systems. Please let us know if you have a bleeding disorder, lidocaine allergy, or a history of severe allergies and/or scarring. These collagen-stimulating procedures are not meant for patients with active skin infections.

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The Process

  1. Consultation
  2. Treatment Day
  3. Follow-up if needed

Recovery
and Results

The most common side effects include injection-site swelling, tenderness, redness, pain, bruising, bleeding, itching, and small lumps under the skin. Ice may be used to help relieve these symptoms. These side effects are expected to fade on their own. With Sculptra it is important to massage the treated area(s) for 5 minutes, 5 times per day, for 5 days after treatment.

Risks and
Considerations

7 Days Before Your Treatment (to help prevent bruising): avoid blood-thinning over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, Motrin, ibuprofen, and Aleve. Also avoid herbal supplements such as garlic, vitamin E, turmeric, ginkgo biloba, St. John’s wort, and omega-3 fish oil.

3 Days Before Your Treatment: avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), retinols, retinoids, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, or any “anti-aging” products. Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or the use of hair removal cream on the area to be treated.

24 Hours Before Your Treatment: avoid alcoholic beverages and exercise (to limit risk of bruising). Please do not wear makeup on the day of treatment on the area being treated.

You may experience a mild amount of tenderness following injection; this can last for a few hours up to a few days. Redness and swelling are normal. Some localized bruising may be visible. Massage the treated area(s) for 5 minutes, 5 times per day, for 5 days after treatment. Within the first 24 hours after your treatment, apply ice or a cold gel pack to the area(s) treated (avoiding pressure) to help reduce swelling and the potential for bruising. Please wait to apply makeup until the following day. You may shower and continue with other regular daily activities. Be assured that any tiny bumps or marks will typically go away within a few hours to a few days after your treatment.

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Why Choose
Aesthetics by Eileen?

Aesthetics by Eileen Laser and Skin Care Medical Spa is led by Eileen Slutsky, RN, BSN, CANS, a nationally recognized aesthetic expert and trusted provider in Raleigh for over 24 years. Eileen has spent the last 38 years as an aesthetic nurse, tailoring collagen-stimulating treatments and other procedures to meet the unique needs of every patient. Her commitment to continuing education and attendance at national aesthetic conferences ensures she offers the most advanced, FDA-cleared technologies available. Aesthetics by Eileen proudly treats three generations of families and was recently voted the #1 MedSpa in Raleigh. Using the VISIA® Complexion Analysis System and detailed before-and-after photos, Eileen and her team track each patient’s progress and results with precision. At Aesthetics by Eileen, you’ll receive personalized care in a warm, professional environment from a team that sees you as more than a patient. We are always here for you!

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The Aesthetics by Eileen Experience In Raleigh, NC

Serving Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding North Carolina communities.

Eileen has spent the last 43 years as a registered nurse with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing, and specifically the last 38 years as an aesthetic nurse. Eileen’s years of experience allow her to tailor treatments to the specific patient at any age. Aesthetics by Eileen takes an outcome-oriented approach when addressing patient specific concerns. Upon entering our medspa, we will take a holistic and educated approach to address your personal needs. The entire staff is eager to help you reach the outcome that you have dreamed of.

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