PLLA or Dermal Fillers?

PLLA collagen stimulators have become an increasingly popular choice for clients seeking subtle and natural cosmetic enhancements, with this rise in popularity predicted to continue until at least 2028. Therefore, understanding what PLLA stimulators are and how they differ from traditional hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers is essential to any successful medical cosmetic clinic.

This Fox Pharma article will explore the differences between PLLA and dermal fillers to help you determine the best course of anti-ageing treatment for your patients and expand your knowledge on these incredible injectables. 

What Are PLLA Stimulators?

PLLA stimulators, also known as injectable poly-L-lactic acid, are bio-stimulating aesthetic injectables that add subtle volume while stimulating the body’s production of new collagen for rejuvenating results. Stimulating and increasing collagen production causes lost volume to be restored, causing a plumping effect in a more natural and subtle way.

These innovative injectables are considered a type of dermal filler, however, as we will explore later, their properties differ from traditional HA fillers.

Qualified practitioners can buy aesPlla exclusively at Fox Pharma. This market-leading PLLA stimulator is most effective at addressing fine lines and wrinkles as well as nasolabial folds of varying depths, leaving clients with a youthful and rejuvenated complexion.

What Are HA Dermal Fillers?

Traditional hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers are a highly effective way of adding volume and sculpting the face. By injecting an HA-based gel under the skin, practitioners can work to enhance the face precisely to meet clients’ aesthetic goals.

Fox exclusive brand, REVOLAX, offers HA fillers in various viscosities to address specific treatment concerns and perceived flaws. REVOLAX fine is ideal for the treatment of fine lines and delicate areas, whereas REVOLAX Sub-Q has a thicker formula that can be used effectively to create structure and definition in treatments such as non-surgical rhinoplasty.

Practitioners can buy REVOLAX online today to stock in their clinics.

What is the Difference Between PLLA and Dermal Fillers?

Whilst they may appear similar, PLLA stimulators and traditional hyaluronic acid dermal fillers have significant differences. Whereas HA fillers instantly create volume with the gel substance itself, PLLA stimulators stimulate the body’s natural collagen production to restore volume for a more youthful and natural appearance. This does however mean that the results from PLLA stimulators follow a more gradual timeline.

Treatment Timelines

PLLA stimulators require an initial course of around 3-4 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart, to achieve optimal results. Patients can expect the treatment course to take around 3-4 months. Results will then be visible from 6 weeks post-treatment, as the treatment requires time to stimulate the body’s natural collagen production. PLLA stimulator results are longer-lasting than those of HA fillers, offering volume for around 2 years post-treatment.

Hyaluronic Acid fillers, on the other hand, offer instant visible results, typically lasting anywhere from 6-18 months, depending on the product used and the patient’s metabolism. For best results, practitioners should start with smaller amounts of filler, and from there gradually build the product up through top-up treatments to achieve the patient’s desired results.

Who Are PLLA Stimulators Good for?

PLLA stimulators harmonise with the skin’s natural function to create subtler and more gradual results. They are ideal for patients 30+ who are concerned with the volume loss that occurs naturally with ageing and are seeking natural-looking rejuvenation. Whilst PLLA stimulators can be injected into specific treatment areas, the results are not immediately visible and are generally more dispersed, therefore PLLA stimulators are not suitable for patients who are seeking structural augmentation or instant volume and sculpting. PLLA stimulators are not suitable for treatments such as non-surgical rhinoplasty or lip filler.

Who Are HA Dermal Fillers Best for?

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are ideal for all patients seeking instant aesthetic enhancements. They provide an excellent treatment option for patients looking to enhance the structure of specific areas of their face, such as the jawline or cheekbones. They can be injected with precision to sculpt and enhance smaller areas of the face such as the lips.

PLLA or Dermal Fillers?

The question is not which product is ‘better’ but rather, what results is your client looking for? PLLA offers gradual, natural-looking results and is suitable for restoring lost volume, whereas hyaluronic acid dermal fillers offer instant results. Clients looking for lip, chin, or nose filler, or any other type of structural enhancement, should opt for traditional HA dermal fillers. However, clients looking to fill in lines and wrinkles and age-associated volume loss would benefit from a course of PLLA stimulators. 

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