What is the best collagen boosting treatment?
The best collagen boosting treatment varies from person to person and depends on the goal of treatment. Collagen stimulating treatments to differing degrees can:
- Improve skin texture and quality
- Volumise a hollowed or gaunt appearance
- Tighten and firm the skin
- Erase fine lines and wrinkles
- Smooth pigmentation
- 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.
Are collagen stimulating treatments safe?
All 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 that 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 scientifically validated in peer reviewed studies and all of our staff have the appropriate qualifications and safety certificates that meet their scope of practice.
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:
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?
Choosing the most effective skin firming treatment depends on your unique skin type, condition, and aesthetic goals. At Contour Clinics, we often recommend personalised plans that combine multiple collagen-stimulating methods, providing comprehensive improvement in skin firmness and elasticity.
These tailored approaches typically include advanced laser treatments, energy-based devices such as radiofrequency or ultrasound therapies, and non-surgical procedures designed to naturally enhance collagen production. By targeting collagen renewal from multiple angles, these combined treatments aim to achieve noticeable improvements in skin firmness, texture, and overall appearance.
During your consultation, your cosmetic clinician will assess your skin characteristics and concerns, guiding you towards the most suitable combination of firming treatments to meet your individual needs and help you achieve healthier, firmer-looking skin.
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.
What are the side effects of non-surgical collagen stimulating treatments?
Common side effects associated with non-surgical collagen-stimulating treatments generally include mild redness, temporary swelling, tenderness, or minor bruising in the treated area. These effects usually resolve within a few days to a week after treatment.
In rare cases, patients might notice small lumps or bumps beneath the skin, which typically settle over time. Other uncommon but possible effects include temporary skin sensitivity, itching, or mild discomfort at the treatment site.
During your consultation at Contour Clinics, your cosmetic clinician will carefully discuss all potential side effects, offer clear aftercare guidance, and ensure treatments are tailored to your skin’s needs to minimise risks.
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
- Non-surgical collagen stimulating treatments: 1-3 months
- Rejuran: 1-3 months
Individual results vary from patient to patient.
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.
