Midface and cheeks
Restoring softness and support where age-related volume loss is most visible.
Sieveking/Medical Aesthetics/Collagen Biostimulators
Collagen Biostimulators in Nashville
Gradual · Regenerative · Physician-Directed
Collagen biostimulators at Sieveking Plastic Surgery in Franklin, Tennessee, restore volume and firmness gradually by prompting your skin to rebuild its own collagen. As we age, the framework that gives skin its structure quietly diminishes — laxity, hollowing, and a loss of vitality that no amount of rest seems to fix.
Rebuild your own collagen. Firmer, naturally rejuvenated skin. Results that develop gradually and last.
Not a filler. A scaffold your own collagen builds upon.
Collagen biostimulators are injectable treatments that stimulate your body’s own collagen production instead of filling a space. Traditional fillers add volume directly and immediately. Biostimulators work differently: they introduce a biocompatible material that acts as a scaffold, prompting your skin to generate new collagen over the weeks and months that follow — a gradual, natural-looking improvement that lasts well beyond what most fillers can offer.
At Sieveking Plastic Surgery, our providers work with two proven biostimulators. Sculptra® is formulated with poly-L-lactic acid, a well-studied material your body gradually responds to by generating new collagen. Radiesse® is formulated with calcium hydroxylapatite, a substance found naturally in the body, which provides some immediate structure while encouraging ongoing collagen growth — including Hyperdilute Radiesse® for skin quality across broader areas.
What collagen biostimulators are chosen to address.
Best suited to diffuse volume restoration and overall skin quality — gradual concerns, met gradually.
Diffuse volume loss
Early to moderate facial volume loss that feels gradual rather than dramatic.
Skin laxity
A general softening of facial contours as the skin’s collagen framework diminishes.
Crepey skin quality
Hyperdilute Radiesse® can improve the texture, firmness, and crepey quality of the skin.
Neck, décolletage, arms
Hyperdilute Radiesse® may be used to firm and improve skin quality on body areas.
Overall rejuvenation
A gradual lift in firmness and a refreshed, rested appearance across the face.
The approach
How collagen biostimulators work.
Rather than masking volume loss, biostimulators rebuild structure at the source. The injected material acts as a scaffold; your skin responds by generating new collagen around it over the weeks and months that follow. On the day of treatment you will not see a dramatic change beyond temporary swelling — that is expected and appropriate. The collagen-driven improvement becomes visible gradually and continues to refine.
Product selection is matched to the goal. Sculptra® is chosen for gradual, foundational collagen renewal; Radiesse® adds some immediate structure alongside ongoing collagen growth; and Hyperdilute Radiesse® is often selected when the aim is improved skin quality and firmness across broader areas rather than targeted volume correction. Treatments are typically performed as a series of sessions, with number and spacing tailored to your goals and the product used.
Think of the gradual timeline as a feature, not a delay — it is precisely what allows the result to look so natural. For patients who want immediate, precise volume correction in a specific area, a traditional hyaluronic acid filler may be a better starting point, and your consultation will say so honestly.
Why choose this treatment
Benefits of collagen biostimulators.
Improvement that develops over weeks, comes from your own collagen, and reads as looking well rather than looking treated.
-
Your own collagen
Biostimulators rebuild structure at the source rather than only masking volume loss — the result is generated by your own skin.
-
Long-lasting results
Because the improvement comes from your own collagen, many patients enjoy results that can last well over a year.
-
Natural, gradual change
Improvement develops over weeks, so the change reads as looking well rather than looking treated — no single day of visible difference.
-
Broad areas, skin quality
Biostimulators are well suited to diffuse laxity and overall texture and firmness, not just isolated lines or a single fold.
-
A conservative clinical eye
Dr. Sieveking’s conservative philosophy keeps outcomes looking like you at your best rather than like a procedure — precision guiding every plan.
-
Minimal downtime
Most patients return to their usual routine quickly, with any temporary swelling or tenderness typically resolving on its own.
Biostimulator results depend as much on the injector’s clinical eye as on the product itself — which is why physician-directed planning is the quiet advantage behind every treatment here.
From consultation to results that keep refining.
01
Consultation
Candidacy, product, and plan
Collagen biostimulators are well suited to healthy adults beginning to notice diffuse volume loss, skin laxity, or a general softening of facial contours that feels gradual rather than dramatic. They tend to be an excellent fit for patients who prefer gradual, natural-looking improvement over immediate change, want results that outlast a standard filler cycle, and are not yet ready for a surgical procedure. Your consultation determines whether Sculptra®, Radiesse®, or a combination approach is right for you — and if immediate, precise volume correction is the goal, whether a traditional hyaluronic acid filler is the better starting point.
02
Treatment
A series of measured sessions
Biostimulator treatments are typically performed as a series of sessions spaced over time, with the specific number and spacing tailored to your goals and the product used. On the day of treatment, mild swelling and temporary fullness are normal and will subside within a few days. Because biostimulators work by encouraging your body to produce collagen, you will not see a dramatic change beyond that temporary swelling — that is expected and appropriate, and it is precisely what allows the eventual result to look so natural.
03
Aftercare
Minimal recovery, simple instructions
Recovery is minimal for most patients. Some swelling, tenderness, or mild bruising at the injection sites may appear in the first few days and typically resolves on its own without intervention. Most patients return to their normal routine the same day or the day after treatment. Your provider will review specific aftercare instructions, which may include gentle massage of the treated area in the days following a Sculptra® session; strenuous activity, excessive sun exposure, and alcohol are generally best avoided for the first 24 to 48 hours. There is no surgical recovery and no extended time away from work or daily life.
04
Maintenance
Improvement that compounds
By weeks 2 to 4, swelling resolves and the treated area returns to baseline while collagen production is underway beneath the surface. Over months 1 to 3, gradual improvement in firmness and volume becomes visible as new collagen develops. Many patients see their best outcome between months 3 and 6, and results continue to refine beyond that window — improvement that can last well over a year, varying with the product, the treatment plan, and your skin. Your provider will recommend the cadence that sustains it.
Why Sieveking
Meet Dr. Sieveking
The Sieveking difference in biostimulator treatments.
Led by Susie Cody RN, CANS, a master injector and former Galderma national trainer; and Jennifer Hammond, licensed clinical aesthetician and laser specialist; under the medical direction of Dr. Sieveking.
Biostimulator results depend as much on the injector’s clinical eye as on the product itself. Dr. Sieveking brings Stanford-trained precision and more than 25 years of experience to every treatment plan, with a conservative philosophy that keeps outcomes looking like you at your best rather than like a procedure.
Because Sieveking Plastic Surgery integrates medical aesthetics, surgical care, and functional medicine under one roof, biostimulator treatment can be woven into a broader, personalized plan — one that may include skin tightening, PDO threads, or longevity medicine as your goals evolve.
If you are ready to explore whether Sculptra®, Radiesse®, or a combination approach is right for you, we invite you to schedule a consultation at our Franklin, TN practice. Call the office or request your appointment online — our team is here to help you age better, inside and out.
Investment
Cost of collagen biostimulators.
The cost of biostimulator treatment reflects the product selected — Sculptra®, Radiesse®, or a combination — the areas being treated, and the number of sessions in your series. Because treatment plans are tailored to your goals and your skin rather than drawn from a template, pricing is individual, and it is reviewed with you before anything is scheduled.
Your consultation at the Franklin practice is where those specifics take shape: the recommended product, the expected number of sessions, and the investment each involves, discussed transparently and without pressure. If a traditional filler or a different treatment would serve your goals better, you will hear that too — the recommendation always precedes the price.
Questions, answered.
The questions most prospective patients ask before booking a consultation.
-
Traditional fillers add instant volume and can be shaped precisely, while collagen biostimulators prompt your body to rebuild its own collagen gradually. Biostimulators such as Sculptra® and Radiesse® are best for broad, natural rejuvenation and improved skin quality that develops over weeks and months rather than immediate volume correction — which is why the two treatment classes often serve different goals.
-
You will not see a dramatic change on treatment day beyond any temporary swelling — that is expected and appropriate for this treatment class. The collagen-driven improvement builds gradually over the following weeks and months as new collagen develops beneath the surface, with many patients seeing their best results between 3 and 6 months after beginning their treatment series.
-
Because the improvement comes from your own newly stimulated collagen rather than a temporary filler, results tend to be long-lasting. Many patients enjoy improvement that can last well over a year. Individual results vary based on the product used, the treatment plan, and your skin — factors your provider reviews when mapping your series at consultation.
-
Biostimulators are typically performed as a series of sessions spaced over time rather than a single appointment. The exact number and spacing depend on the product used — Sculptra®, Radiesse®, or Hyperdilute Radiesse® — and on your goals, so your provider will recommend a personalized plan at your consultation before treatment begins.
-
Downtime is generally minimal. Some temporary swelling, tenderness, or bruising at the injection sites is common and usually resolves on its own within a few days. Most patients return to their normal routine the same day or the day after treatment; strenuous activity, excessive sun exposure, and alcohol are generally best avoided for the first 24 to 48 hours.
-
Yes. Biostimulators are frequently combined with toxins, dermal fillers, or energy-based treatments as part of a comprehensive aesthetic plan. Because Sieveking Plastic Surgery integrates medical aesthetics, surgical care, and functional medicine under one roof, your provider can recommend a sequenced approach based on your goals and timeline — all coordinated within a single practice.
More in Medical Aesthetics.
Lasers & Devices
Begin your journey
Begin rebuilding your own collagen at Sieveking Plastic Surgery in Franklin, TN.
If you are ready to explore whether Sculptra®, Radiesse®, or a combination approach is right for you, we invite you to schedule a consultation at our Franklin, TN practice. Biostimulator treatment here is never an isolated appointment — it can be woven into a broader, personalized plan that may include skin tightening, PDO threads, or longevity medicine, all under one roof. Call the office or request your appointment online. Our team is here to help you age better, inside and out.
1200 Old Hillsboro Road, B2 · Franklin, Tennessee
Mon–Thu 9–4:30 · Fri by appointment