Bio-remodelling and biostimulator consultations focus on treatment options that may support skin hydration, texture and overall skin quality. These treatments work gradually and are not suitable for everyone. During your consultation, Dr Marina will assess your skin, discuss your goals, explain potential benefits, risks and alternatives, and help you decide whether treatment is appropriate for you. Outcomes vary from person to person, and the duration of any result depends on individual factors such as treatment area, skin condition, health history and metabolism.
Information discussed during a consultation may include the following treatment types:
- Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA)
PLLA is a biodegradable polymer used in a range of medical applications, including surgical sutures. It is absorbable, biocompatible and biodegradable.
PLLA was initially developed and used in Europe, with early medical approvals in 1999 for facial tissue support. It later became recognised for its role in supporting collagen production. In cosmetic practice, it may be considered for concerns such as facial volume changes, skin laxity and static wrinkles, where clinically appropriate.
PLLA is not intended to provide immediate volume. Instead, it works gradually by encouraging the body’s own collagen response. Any visible change develops over time and varies between individuals.
Dr Marina has clinical experience with PLLA and follows appropriate clinical protocols for product preparation and treatment planning. She uses a cannula-based technique where suitable.
After treatment, some clients may experience temporary swelling, tenderness, bruising or small marks at the cannula entry points. Post-treatment instructions, including massage if appropriate, will be explained during the consultation and aftercare process. - Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA)
CaHA is a biocompatible, biodegradable material made from calcium and phosphate microspheres suspended in a gel. It has been used in different medical settings before being used in cosmetic practice. When clinically appropriate, it may be considered to support facial structure, improve the appearance of volume changes, and stimulate collagen and elastin over time.
Treatment suitability depends on your individual anatomy, skin quality, medical history and goals. Potential benefits, risks, alternatives and expected downtime will be discussed before any treatment decision is made.
Some people may notice an immediate change from the gel component, while longer-term changes develop gradually as the body responds. The duration of results varies and cannot be guaranteed.
Common areas discussed during consultation:
CaHA may be discussed for concerns such as moderate to severe facial folds, wrinkles, skin laxity or volume changes, depending on individual suitability.
Face: May be considered for areas such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines after a clinical assessment.
Facial contouring: May be considered to support facial balance in areas such as the cheeks or jawline, where appropriate.
Hands: May be discussed for age-related volume changes on the back of the hands.
Décolleté: May be discussed for changes in skin texture or crepey skin on the chest area.
Dr Marina uses a cannula method where clinically appropriate. Temporary swelling, bruising, tenderness or small marks at the cannula entry points may occur. All procedures carry risks, and individual outcomes vary. A consultation is required to assess suitability and discuss risks, benefits, alternatives, costs and aftercare before proceeding.