Biostimulation: How to produce new collagen?

How many brands and types of collagen have you seen? Have you taken collagen as a supplement? It seems to be the trend in supermarkets, pharmacies, magazines, and recommendations, and the varieties are numerous: powder, pills, with added ingredients, and so on. But does it really work? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body because it’s the main component of connective tissues that make up various parts of our structure, including tendons, ligaments, skin, and muscles. Collagen supplements have become popular in recent years. Most are hydrolyzed, meaning the collagen has been broken down, making it easier to absorb. Consuming collagen can be good for your health in many ways. It helps relieve joint pain and maintain the integrity of cartilage, the rubber-like tissue that cushions your joints. It may prevent bone loss and increase muscle mass, and there’s even talk that it promotes heart health. But today we want to talk about ways to stimulate collagen production directly where we need it, in this case, for specific areas of our body, because technology now offers treatments that encourage collagen production. Let’s talk about biostimulators. From the age of 25, collagen production decreases, along with the firmness and elasticity of the skin. With this decrease, it’s natural for the skin to gradually lose its radiance and natural contours. Biostimulators are injectable substances that stimulate the body’s fibroblast cells to produce collagen. They are essential for maintaining skin firmness and elasticity. The great advantage is that these substances are non-invasive and non-harmful to the body and are absorbed without harming the organism because they are biocompatible and bioabsorbable. This results in a natural appearance while reducing the signs of aging, smoothing, and treating sagging skin. All patients over 30 are candidates for these procedures, which improve skin thickness and texture, making it appear firmer, younger, and more radiant, without the effects of surgery. In Costa Rica, we offer Radiesse, which achieves immediate effects in a single 20-minute session, with visible results appearing approximately three months after injection. It is injected beneath the skin’s surface to fill and smooth the area, thus improving its appearance. Radiesse improves facial lines and unwanted wrinkles and is the first FDA-approved dermal filler for the face and hands. The collagen formed in the treated area lasts for approximately two years. Written by: Glenda Medina, Journalist.