Collagen stimulators between beauty and risks…the complete medical truth

In light of the great demand for skin-tightening injections, questions are increasing about the safety of collagen stimulators and their potential to cause fibrosis or scars.
Dr. Hanadi Abu Youssef, who holds the American Board of Dermatological and Plastic Laser Surgery, explained that this technique is safe when used by specialized doctors and in the appropriate doses.

She showed that collagen stimulators, such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Ellansé, activate fibroblast cells to produce natural collagen types I and III, which are responsible for skin elasticity and its youthful appearance.

But she warned that random or excessive injections may lead to the production of rough collagen of the fibrous types that cause scarring.

She explained that skin fibrosis is an excessive healing response that occurs when there is prolonged inflammation or mechanical stress, while collagen stimulators differ because they do not create a wound or cause inflammation, but rather stimulate natural regeneration.

She concluded by saying: “Fibrosis is not a fault in the collagen itself, but rather in the environment in which it is produced, so the result remains safe and beautiful when the materials are used with expert hands.”