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What is Collagen?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your skin, responsible for maintaining firmness, elasticity, and youthful radiance. Produced by specialized cells known as fibroblasts, collagen acts as the skin’s structural scaffolding, providing essential support and preventing sagging or wrinkles. As we age, collagen production naturally declines, leading to visible signs of ageing such as fine lines, loss of volume, and reduced elasticity. Advanced treatments at Contour Clinics work by stimulating fibroblast activity, triggering your skin’s natural healing process and prompting increased collagen production to restore a smooth, vibrant complexion.

  • Collagen production naturally decreases by about 1% per year from your mid-twenties onwards.
  • Sun exposure accelerates collagen breakdown, contributing to premature ageing and wrinkles.
  • Collagen stimulation treatments can boost skin thickness and firmness, visibly rejuvenating your appearance and restoring lost volume.
  • Multiple treatment options exist to cater for individual needs, budgets and downtime tolerance

Why timing matters Prevention is better than cure

Collagen production peaks in your early twenties, but from around age 25, it begins declining by approximately 1% each year. Initially subtle, this gradual loss accumulates over time, causing thinning skin, deeper wrinkles, and visible sagging as you age. Scientifically, it’s far easier to maintain healthy collagen levels through early and regular stimulation treatments than it is to reverse significant collagen depletion later in life. This is because once collagen fibers break down extensively, fibroblast cells become less active, making regeneration increasingly challenging. Starting treatments early ensures optimal fibroblast activity, preserving your skin’s youthful firmness and preventing premature ageing—making today the best time to invest in your skin’s future.

The option that is right for you How to stimulate collagen with Lasers and Devices

We select laser or needling treatments based on individual skin conditions, desired downtime, and the specific concerns each patient wishes to address. Factors such as skin type, severity of damage, and patient lifestyle are thoroughly considered to ensure optimal results.

CO2 Lasers

CO2 fractional lasers stimulate collagen production by creating controlled micro-injuries in the skin. This triggers the skin’s natural wound healing response, significantly increasing fibroblast activity—the cells responsible for collagen synthesis. As the skin heals, new collagen fibers form, improving texture, elasticity, and reducing fine lines and scars.

Morpheus8 RF Needling

Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) energy. The needles create tiny punctures in the skin, stimulating an inflammatory response that initiates collagen formation. Simultaneously, RF energy delivers controlled heat deep into dermal layers, further enhancing fibroblast activation and collagen remodeling. This dual mechanism produces tighter, smoother skin with enhanced structural support.

Skin Needling (Microneedling)

Skin needling induces collagen production by mechanically puncturing the skin’s surface with fine needles. These micro-injuries activate the wound healing cascade, releasing growth factors and cytokines. Fibroblasts are then stimulated, leading to an increase in collagen and elastin deposition. This enhances skin firmness, texture, and reduces acne scars.

Q-Switch Lasers

Q-Switch lasers primarily deliver rapid, short pulses of high-energy light to the skin, creating a photomechanical effect. This controlled damage prompts the skin’s healing mechanisms, indirectly stimulating collagen synthesis. Regular treatments can refine skin texture, reduce pigmentation, and gradually improve skin elasticity.

1540 Lasers

The non-ablative fractional 1540 laser creates microthermal zones within the skin, generating controlled heat-induced injury without harming the epidermal surface. This targeted thermal response significantly activates fibroblast cells, stimulating robust collagen remodeling and renewal, enhancing overall skin quality, texture, and reducing mild to moderate wrinkles.

Lasers and Devices

CO2 Laser

Our advanced fractional Alma Hybrid CO2 laser treatment targets visible signs of ageing for dramatically smoother, firmer, and more radiant skin.

LED Light Therapy

Enjoy unlimited LED Light Therapy for $29 per week

Morpheus8 Skin Treatment Sydney

Morpheus8 Radio-Frequency Skin Needling

Morpheus8 is a minimally-invasive device that uses RF (radiofrequency) energy to stimulate and rejuvenate the skin.

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Skin Needling

Skin needling is an intense collagen-stimulating process that helps to restore a healthy, glowing and youthful complexion.

Understanding your options How to stimulate collagen with injectables

Choosing injectable treatments depends on patient-specific factors, including skin quality, desired outcomes, and the longevity of results required. An individualized approach ensures the selected injectable aligns perfectly with each patient’s aesthetic goals.

Rejuran

Rejuran utilizes polynucleotide (PN) chains derived from salmon DNA to trigger skin regeneration. Injected superficially, it enhances skin repair by activating fibroblasts and increasing collagen synthesis. Polynucleotides additionally have anti-inflammatory and hydrating properties, creating a healthier environment for sustained collagen renewal, improved skin elasticity, and radiance.

Biostimulators

Biostimulators, such as calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse), enhance collagen production by stimulating fibroblasts. Upon injection, they create a supportive framework, prompting the skin to produce new collagen around the injected particles. Over time, this framework is naturally absorbed, leaving behind regenerated collagen, improved volume, and skin elasticity.

Collagen Stimulators

Collagen stimulators, composed of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) or like substances, gradually stimulates collagen production by initiating a mild inflammatory response upon injection. Fibroblasts respond by producing new collagen fibers, progressively restoring volume, tightening skin, and improving texture and elasticity. Results appear gradually over several months, offering long-lasting skin rejuvenation.

PDO Mono Threads

PDO Mono Threads are fine, absorbable threads composed of polydioxanone (PDO), a biocompatible synthetic polymer. Inserted into the skin’s superficial layers, PDO Mono Threads stimulate fibroblast activity, leading to increased collagen and elastin production. As the threads dissolve naturally over time, they induce ongoing collagen remodeling, enhancing skin structure, elasticity, and firmness. PDO Mono Threads also promote improved circulation and cellular regeneration, providing a smoother, lifted appearance and improved overall skin texture.

Collagen Stimulator + Gel

These are a collagen-stimulating product composed of smooth microspheres of polycaprolactone (PCL) or similar substance suspended in a biodegradable gel carrier. Once placed in the subcutaneous fat under the skin, The product provides immediate volume restoration while simultaneously activating fibroblasts to stimulate long-term collagen synthesis through controlled neocollagenesis. As the gel gradually resorbs, the microspheres encourage sustained collagen production, enhancing skin elasticity, thickness, firmness, and texture. This dual-action approach delivers immediate rejuvenation alongside prolonged skin tightening and improvement, resulting in natural-looking, enduring rejuvenation.

 

 

Collagen stimulators

Collagen Stimulating Injections

Stimulate skin rejuvenation and restore volume and tone to sagging facial skin.

Rejuran

Discover ground-breaking skin rejuvenation with Rejuran, also known as salmon DNA injections, to heal and refresh damaged or ageing skin.

PDO Mono Threads

Tighten, lift and rejuvenate facial skin with PDO Mono Threads.

Bioremodeller

Just like injectable skin care, bioremodeller works beneath the skin's surface to improve tone, strengthen, hydrate and tighten.

The Collagen Stimulating Power of Peptides Can cosmeceutical cremes help stimulate collagen?

Yes, cosmeceutical chemists have been hard at work over the past decade researching cutting edge peptides to include in creme formulations to provide a product that ACTUALLY WORKS to stimulate your own natural collagen.

The Ilumae Quartet is a comprehensive skincare regimen that incorporates proprietary anti-aging peptides, scientifically proven to intensively stimulate collagen production. By enhancing collagen synthesis, these peptides improve skin firmness and elasticity, effectively diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Regular use of the Ilumae Quartet leads to visibly rejuvenated skin with improved texture and tone, promoting a more youthful and radiant complexion. Additionally, the formulation includes ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, which work synergistically to restore, balance, and hydrate the skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best collagen boosting treatment?

The best collagen boosting treatment depends on your goal of treatment. Collagen stimulating treatments to differing degrees can:

  1. Improve skin texture and quality
  2. Volumise a hollowed or gaunt appearance
  3. Tighten and firm the skin
  4. Erase fine lines and wrinkles
  5. Smooth pigmentation
  6. Create a hydrated youthful glow

Treatments also vary in their cost, downtime, discomfort. The choice of which treatment to do depends on which combination of concerns you would like targeted, as each treatment varies in its ability to improve: texture, tightness, pigment, volume etc.

For volumisation collagen stimulators +/- gel are the most effective. For skin tightening boosters, RF needling or biostimulators are the gold standard. For low downtime, inexpensive regular collagen maintenance skin needling may be the best choice. For skin resurfacing nothing beats Co2 laser resurfacing. We offer complementary consultations with world-class skin analysis technology to best decide on the treatment that is right for you.

 

Are collagen stimulating treatments safe?

Oh medical procedures carry risk. This is why Contour clinics you are seen by an experience team of doctors nurses and clinicians to ensure that the treatment is right for you and you have no contraindications to treatment. Our goal first and foremost is to keep you safe and do no harm. All of our treatments are TGA approved and all of our staff have the appropriate qualifications and safety certificates that meet their scope of practice.

Can I combine collagen-boosting lasers with injectables for better results?

Yes, collagen-boosting lasers and injectables complement each other and are often used together to enhance overall skin rejuvenation. Lasers stimulate natural collagen production over time by targeting deeper skin layers, improving skin texture, tone, and firmness. Injectables, such as dermal fillers, provide immediate volume restoration and directly target specific lines, wrinkles, or facial contours. Combining these treatments can achieve both immediate improvements and long-lasting anti-aging results. It’s best to consult your skincare professional to determine the ideal combination and timing tailored to your skin goals.

How much do collagen stimulating treatments cost?

This depends on the modality chosen. Typically, the older you get the more aggressive treatments you will need to do initially to best restore collagen to a more useful level. Once you have achieved your goal then a maintenance phase can start which is typically less expensive. Use the below as a guide:

  • LED light therapy $89 per session
  • Q-switch laser or laser genesis $395
  • 1540 fractional non-ablative laser $695
  • Erbium laser $1095
  • Co2 laser resurfacing $2150

Due to TGA regulations, we are unable to publish the prices of injectable treatments. If you would like to know the prices of injectable treatments feel free to call us, use our 24/7 live chat below, direct message us on social media, email us or come in for a complementary consultation with one about experience, doctors, nurses or dermal therapists.

How often do I need collagen stimulating treatments?

This depends on the modality chosen. Most injectable treatments require 2 to 3 sessions based 1 to 2 months apart. LED light therapy sessions can be done as often as three times a week for best collagen stimulating results, it is for this reason we have an unlimited LED light subscription that makes it more affordable for our patients. Often people maintain their skin with regular peels or skin needling every 4 to 6 weeks.

In regards to lasers a rough guide on the frequency of treatments can be seen below:

  • Q-switch laser or laser genesis – every two weeks for 4 to 8 sessions
  • 1540 fractional non-ablative laser – once a month for 3 to 5 sessions
  • Erbium laser – once every six weeks for three sessions
  • Co2 laser resurfacing – once every two months for 2 to 3 sessions

Which collagen stimulating treatment is best for firming skin?

The best treatments for firming skin would depend on your individual skin characteristics. The best option is undoubtedly to combine intensive collagen stimulating lasers like CO2 laser with an injectable collagen stimulating treatment. This will provide the most impressive results in regards to firming and thickening the skin to restore it back to its youthful, elastic and fresh appearance.

What are the long-term effects of collagen stimulators?

The long-term effects of college and stimulators depend on the treatment modality chosen. The beauty of collagen stimulating treatments is unlike typical non-surgical cosmetic treatments which are temporary collagen stimulating treatments often last for many years. They work by stimulating your own natural collagen production hence will only very slowly degrade overtime based on natural collagen degradation processes. The most common long-term effects are healthier tighter elastic, more youthful appearing skin.

How do injectable collagen stimulators work?

Injectable collagen stimulators work by activating fibroblasts within the skin or subcutaneous tissue to provide an intensive collagen stimulation which results in volumisation, tightening and firming of the skin to provide more youthful, refreshed appearance.

What are the side effects of collagen stimulating injectables?

All medical procedures carry risk. In the hands of an experienced Contour Clinics doctor side effects of collagen stimulating injectables are rare. Common minor side effects include bruising, swelling redness and discomfort that lasts anywhere from one to 5 days.

How soon will I see results from my collagen stimulating treatments?

This can vary depending on the modality chosen. As a rough guide see below for estimates of when you can start to see results from specific collagen stimulating treatments.

  • LED light therapy: 1-4 weeks
  • Q-switch or laser genesis laser facials: 1-4 weeks
  • 1540 fractional non-ablative laser: 4-12 weeks
  • Erbium and Co2 lasers 2-3 months
  • Collagen stimulating injections: 1-3 months. Best results at 6 months post final session
  • Collagen stimulating + Gel injections: immediate, but improves out to 6 months
  • Rejuran: 1-3 months

Do collagen stimulating lasers cause damage to the skin?

Yes, they do cause damage to the skin but this is by design. Lasers stimulate collagen by causing a controlled micro damage to the skin. Your body response to that damage, is what provides the useful refreshed results you experience from laser skin resurfacing treatments.

Can collagen treatments help with acne scars?

Yes collagen treatments can help with acne scars. They do so by targeting the two layers affected by pitted acne scars. Firstly collagen stimulating injections will replace lost volume caused by the inflammatory process of acne. This helps with pitted areas and improve skin texture secondly resurfacing lasers like Erbium laser, CO2 laser, or 1540 fractional non-ablative laser will restore lost collagen and significantly improve the appearance of scarring. The treatment of acne scarring is a 12 to 8 a month process depending on the severity of scarring. This type of scarring often requires multiple treatment modalities to target pitting, colour changes, texture irregularities and skin surface imperfections to ensure the most aesthetically pleasing results.

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