Collagen stimulators on Harley Street, London

What are collagen stimulators?

As we age, our skin makes less collagen, the protein that keeps it firm, smooth and supported. Collagen stimulators are injectable treatments that encourage your skin to produce more of its own collagen over time.

Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, which work mainly by adding volume, collagen stimulators work gradually. Results build over several months as new collagen forms, and they tend to look natural because they come from your own skin's response.

At your consultation, Libbie will assess your skin and recommend the option best suited to your goals.

Ellansé

Ellansé contains tiny, smooth microspheres of polycaprolactone (PCL), a material that has been used in medical products for many years, suspended in a soft gel. The gel gives an immediate lift and is gradually absorbed over a few weeks, while the microspheres stimulate your skin to build new collagen in its place.

Ellansé is used to restore volume and support in areas such as the cheeks, temples, jawline, chin and the lines from the nose to the mouth.

Course: Usually 1 treatment. If several areas are being treated, this can be spread over 2 to 3 sessions. Results typically last 18 to 24 months, depending on the product used.

Juvelook

Juvelook combines PDLLA (poly-D,L-lactic acid), a collagen stimulator, with hyaluronic acid. The hyaluronic acid gives immediate hydration, while the PDLLA encourages new collagen over the following months. It's placed close to the surface of the skin, making it ideal for improving skin quality, fine lines, texture and scarring, including under the eyes and around the mouth.

Course: 3 treatments, 4 to 6 weeks apart.

Lenisna

Lenisna contains the same ingredients as Juvelook, but with a much higher concentration of PDLLA. It's placed deeper in the skin to provide more structural support, making it well suited to mature skin, loss of firmness and areas that need gentle lifting.

Course: 2 treatments, 6 to 8 weeks apart.

Juvelook and Lenisna can also be combined in one plan, with Juvelook for skin quality and Lenisna for deeper support.

What happens at your consultation

1. 1

   Your medical history

   Libbie goes through your health, medications and any previous treatments, to make sure any option you consider is safe for you.

2. 2

   Your goals

   You talk through what you'd like to change and how you want to look and feel.

3. 3

   Your options

   Libbie explains what's suitable for you, including expected results, risks, side effects and costs, and agrees a plan with you. Where treatment isn't the right choice, she'll tell you honestly, and suggest alternatives or refer you on where appropriate.

4. 4

   Time to decide

   A cooling-off period before any treatment gives you time to think, with no pressure to go ahead.

If you do go ahead, Libbie will give you written information about preparing for your appointment and caring for your skin afterwards, and you'll have a follow-up appointment to review your results.

Before your treatment

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours.
• Avoid blood-thinning painkillers, such as ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen, for 24 hours, unless a doctor has prescribed them.
• Arrive without makeup.
• Avoid booking treatment within 2 weeks of an important event, to allow any swelling or bruising to settle.

Treatment

On the day of treatment:

1. 1Review medical history and goals
2. 2Answer any further questions
3. 3Obtain written consent for the treatment
4. 4Cleanse the skin
5. 5Apply numbing cream if needed
6. 6Injections, using a fine needle or blunt cannula

Aftercare

• Avoid touching the treated area for 6 hours, unless Libbie has given you massage instructions.
• Avoid makeup for 12 hours.
• Avoid alcohol, vigorous exercise, saunas and steam rooms for 24 to 48 hours.
• Avoid facials, facial massage and other treatments on the area for 2 weeks, unless Libbie has agreed them.
• Apply a broad-spectrum SPF every day.

Medical suitability

Treatment isn't suitable if you:

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have an active skin infection, cold sore or inflammation in the treatment area
• Are allergic to any of the ingredients, including lidocaine
• Have a history of keloid or raised scarring
• Have permanent fillers in the treatment area

Please let Libbie know if you:

• Take blood-thinning medicines
• Have an autoimmune condition, or a history of multiple severe allergies
• Have a history of cold sores
• Have had fillers, threads or other injectables in the same area
• Have had, or are planning, dental work or vaccinations within 2 weeks of treatment

What can collagen stimulators help with?

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Consultation

£100

Review appointment

Included if you go ahead with treatment

Payment

Cash and cards accepted

Age

Treatments are only for clients aged 18 and over

Men welcome

Treatments are suitable for men as well as women

Cancellations

Please give 48 hours' notice

Questions after treatment

Message Libbie on WhatsApp 07974 345 457

Concerns or complaints

If you have any concerns, please contact Libbie directly on WhatsApp 07974 345 457 or info@libbiewallace.co.uk

Getting here

10 Harley Street, W1G 9PF. Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus, Bond Street and Regent's Park. Lift access.