Inside Aesthetics Ep 78 Biostimulator Fillers | Dr Sabrina Fabi
Episode 78 hosts Dr Sabrina Fabi (Cosmetic dermatologist from California, USA)
Sabrina is a leading authority on the use of biostimulator fillers - a class of injectables that stimulate the body's own collagen production.
We discuss Dr Fabi's approach to these types of procedures, what collagen is and why we loss it. We then explore the various strategies using biostimulator fillers to improve both facial and body aesthetics.
0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Dr Sabrina Fabi 3:19 Dermatology Background and Career Path 5:16 Why She Chose Cosmetic Dermatology 9:44 Building a Cosmetic Focused Practice 11:56 Role of Lasers and Injectables 14:01 Treating Multiple Aging Factors 16:30 Most Used Devices in Practice 18:16 IPL and Photodamage Management 23:53 Ultherapy and Skin Laxity 27:02 Advanced CO2 Resurfacing Protocols 30:22 Skin Versus Injectables Mindset 33:44 Rise of Biostimulators in Practice 37:39 Early Use of Sculptra on the Body 41:39 Treating Chest and Body Skin Aging 45:36 Transitioning Biostimulators to the Face 48:05 Overfilled Look and Skin Retraction 51:43 Sculptra Reputation and Technique Evolution 57:32 Collagen and Elastin Aging Basics 1:01:04 Lifestyle Factors That Break Down Collagen 1:03:30 Periocular Skin and Aging Changes 1:07:48 Botox Effects on Thin Skin Areas 1:12:19 Safety Considerations Around the Eye 1:16:00 What Biostimulators Are and How They Work 1:19:56 Differences Between PLLA and CaHA 1:22:22 Orthopedic Origins of Biostimulators 1:25:07 Explaining Treatment Timelines to Patients 1:27:43 Building Patient Trust and Expectations 1:30:37 Describing the Biostimulator Glow 1:33:59 Menopause and Rapid Collagen Loss 1:36:53 Body Treatment Areas and Mapping 1:39:25 Typical Dosing and Treatment Planning 1:42:10 Who Is a Good Candidate 1:44:30 Managing Expectations Versus Surgery 1:48:40 PRP Versus Biostimulator Response 1:53:30 Neck and Hand Treatment Limitations 1:55:45 Radiesse Use in Neck and Hands 2:00:30 Dilution Techniques and Safety Updates 2:03:05 Nodule Risk and Complication Rates 2:05:40 Blindness Risk and Safety Perspective 2:10:55 Non Surgical Buttock Treatment Goals 2:13:30 Volume Versus Toning Concept 2:18:00 Treating Hip Dips and Age Related Changes 2:20:15 Cellulite Treatments and Final Wrap Up