Body biostimulator Elleva X (poly-L-lactic acid): firmness of the body skin

How it works

Poly-L-lactic acid is a biostimulator: once applied, it stimulates fibroblasts to produce new collagen around the product particles. Over time, the body absorbs the product and the collagen formed remains, making the skin thicker, firmer and with better texture.

On the body, the product is diluted and applied in a fan pattern, covering large areas. For cellulite, it can be combined with subcision, which releases the fibers responsible for the dimples.

Indications

• Body skin laxityLaxity of the buttocks, thighs, abdomen and arms.
• CelluliteCellulite associated with skin laxity.
• ButtocksFirmness and support of the buttock area.

Treated areas

What a session is like

The doctor assesses the skin and marks the areas. After cleaning and anesthesia, the product is applied with a cannula or needle, distributed in a fan pattern across the region. When combined with subcision, both procedures are done in the same session. A session lasts about 1 hour.

Recovery

There may be swelling, tenderness and bruising, more intense when subcision is combined. You can return to light activities the next day.

Sessions and results

The improvement in firmness starts to be noticed two to three months after the application and develops over the following months. The number of sessions and the interval between them depend on the dermatologist's individual evaluation and on each patient's clinical concern.

Contraindications

The body biostimulator is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding, over wounds or active infections, for people allergic to the product's components, or for those prone to keloids. Active autoimmune diseases and previous permanent fillers in the area require evaluation.

At the evaluation, the dermatologist reviews your health history, current medications and previous procedures to confirm the indication.