Dr. José Henrique Effgen

Método SKIMS

Collagen Biostimulators

Natural collagen stimulation for firmer skin

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Collagen Biostimulators
Duration
On average 30 to 60 minutes, varying by the areas treated.
Sessions
Usually involves more than one session, spaced weeks or months apart, to build the result gradually — no fixed number is guaranteed, it is defined at the consultation based on individual response.
Recovery
Mild swelling or redness may occur in the first few days; most patients resume normal activities the same day.
Anesthesia
Anesthesia is always used — assessed at the consultation, and can be oral medication, local anesthesia and/or applied during microneedling, depending on the treatment indicated. Additional sedation is rarely needed (about 98% of patients do not need it).

The treatment

What is Collagen Biostimulators

Collagen biostimulators are biocompatible substances — such as poly-L-lactic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite — applied to the skin to stimulate fibroblasts to produce new collagen. Unlike a filler, which restores volume immediately, a biostimulator works progressively, improving skin firmness and quality over the following weeks.

It is a protocol indicated for mild to moderate sagging in the face, neck and décolletage, and can be combined with other SKIMS Method procedures — such as peeling, botulinum toxin and filler — when there is also volume loss or associated expression lines.

Protocol

How it works, step by step

  1. 01

    Assessment

    Skin assessment and definition of the areas and product best suited to each case.

  2. 02

    Skin priming

    [not specified in the Knowledge Base]

  3. 03

    Application

    Biostimulator application to the indicated areas, progressively stimulating collagen production.

  4. 04

    Follow-up

    [not specified in the Knowledge Base — confirm follow-up/review timeframe]

Frequently asked questions

What patients usually ask

Is a biostimulator the same as a filler?

No — a filler restores volume immediately in a specific area; a biostimulator does not fill, it stimulates the skin to produce its own collagen, progressively. The two can be combined in the same treatment plan.

How many sessions will I need?

It usually involves more than one session, spaced out over time. The exact number depends on the individual assessment — we do not work with a fixed quantity promised in advance.

Is the result permanent?

The stimulated collagen naturally breaks down over time, so maintenance sessions are recommended to preserve the result.

Schedule your evaluation for Collagen Biostimulators

The recommended protocol depends on an in-person evaluation at SKIMS House clinic, in São Paulo.

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