Part 3 - The Science of Skin Rejuvenation:

Unlocking Radiant, Healthy Skin at Every Age

At Radiance, we believe that healthy, glowing skin isn't a luxury, rather it's a vital part of self-care. With today's advanced aesthetic treatments, maintaining youthful, radiant skin is more achievable than ever. But with so many options available, it’s natural to wonder: What treatments are right for me? How do they work?

Why is consistency so important?

Join us in our 5 part blog series as we break down the most effective skin rejuvenation treatments we offer and why a long-term skin health strategy is key to lasting results!

Part 3:  Neuromodulators & Sculptra® - Reclaim Volume, Relax Wrinkles

After resurfacing the skin with treatments like Motus AZ+, IPL and chemical peels, the next step in a complete rejuvenation plan is addressing the underlying structure and movement that contribute to visible aging. In Part 3 of our series, we turn our attention beneath the surface, to the deeper layers where volume loss and muscle activity shape the way we age.

This phase focuses on two powerful tools: Sculptra®, a biostimulatory injectable that rebuilds lost collagen over time, and neuromodulators (such as Botox®, Dysport®, Daxxify®, and Xeomin®), which relax overactive muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles and expression lines. Used strategically, these treatments don’t just “freeze” or fill, rather they restore balance, lift, and prevent future aging signs, all while maintaining a natural, refreshed look. Let’s explore how these injectables support long-term skin health and youthful structure from the inside out.

Sculptra®: Biostimulator for Natural Volume & Skin Rejuvenation

Unlike traditional dermal fillers that add immediate volume, Sculptra® works differently and more holistically. It is a biostimulatory injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a compound that gradually stimulates your body to produce its own natural collagen over time. The result? A slow, steady, and natural-looking restoration of volume and skin quality that enhances your appearance without looking overdone.

Benefits of Sculptra:

Sculptra offers a wide range of anti-aging and skin-rejuvenating benefits that go far beyond traditional fillers:

• Restores volume in key areas like the cheeks, temples, and jawline, helping to lift and contour the face for a more youthful silhouette. Sculptra is not just limited to the face, body areas such as the neck, chest, knees, buttocks and hip dips can be treated as well.
• Stimulates collagen production, leading to firmer, plumper, and more resilient skin over time.
• Improves skin thickness, reducing the appearance of crepey or thinning skin that often comes with age.
•  Enhances skin texture and elasticity, giving skin a smoother, more supple appearance.
• Softens the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and folds, especially around the nasolabial area.
• Long-lasting results with improvements continuing to develop gradually,  lasting up to two years or longer with proper maintenance.
• Natural look and feel because results are built from your own collagen, the enhancements look subtle, balanced, and organic.

Why Ongoing Sculptra® Treatments Matter:

As early as your mid-20s, collagen production begins to decline by about 1% per year, leading to volume loss, skin laxity, and visible signs of aging. Sculptra addresses the root cause by activating your skin’s own regenerative processes rather than simply masking volume loss.

• Rebuild your skin’s internal structure, not just fill wrinkles on the surface.
• Maintain optimal collagen levels, which support long-term skin health and youthful appearance.
• Prevent or delay deeper volume loss, by reinforcing your skin’s natural scaffolding before more advanced signs of aging set in.

By committing to a series of initial sessions and following with annual maintenance treatments, you can enjoy smoother, firmer, and younger-looking skin for years to come, all while keeping your look natural and uniquely you.

Dermal Fillers: Instant Volume & Contour

Dermal fillers are a foundation of non-surgical facial rejuvenation. As we age, our skin naturally loses collagen, fat, and bone density, leading to volume loss, sagging, and deeper facial folds. Dermal fillers work by restoring lost volume, smoothing static wrinkles, and enhancing facial contours with immediate, natural-looking results.

Commonly treated areas include the cheeks, lips, nasolabial folds, under-eye hollows, chin, and jawline, or used strategically across multiple areas for full facial balancing. When applied with precision and an artistic eye, fillers don’t just “fill”, they rebuild youthful structure, support the skin, and enhance overall harmony in the face. 

Benefits of Dermal Fillers:

• Adds youthful fullness where volume has been lost due to aging or weight loss
• Defines facial contours, such as the cheekbones, jawline, and chin
• Smooths deep folds and wrinkles that static lines create over time
• Corrects asymmetries for a more balanced and harmonious appearance
• Supports the skin's structure, helping reduce the look of sagging or laxity
• Improves skin hydration and texture (especially with hyaluronic acid-based fillers)

Why Ongoing Dermal Filler Treatments Matter:

Dermal fillers typically last 6 -18 months, depending on the product used, treatment area, and your metabolism. Regular maintenance treatments help preserve your rejuvenated appearance and prevent noticeable volume shifts as the product naturally breaks down. Staying consistent allows for subtle enhancements over time, ensuring your results remain balanced, natural, and youthful, and without prominent or drastic changes being apparent.

When used as part of a comprehensive rejuvenation plan, dermal fillers are more than cosmetic. They help restructure and support the skin, enhance confidence, and combat the visible effects of aging in a way that evolves gracefully with you.

Neuromodulators: The Gold Standard in Wrinkle Prevention

Neuromodulators (neurotoxins), such as Botox®, Dysport®, Daxxify®, and Xeomin®, work by relaxing the muscles responsible for expression lines, particularly on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes. But their benefits go beyond wrinkle reduction. These treatments also play a key role in facial rejuvenation by softening overactive muscles that contribute to visible aging. When used strategically, neuromodulators can help lift and tighten the lower face, refine the jawline, and even slim the appearance of a bulky masseter muscle, resulting in a more balanced, youthful contour. 

Neuromodulators are a cornerstone of non-surgical facial rejuvenation, offering both preventative and corrective results. By targeting overactive muscles, neuromodulators minimize visible signs of aging, create subtle lifting effects, and enhance overall facial balance and harmony. And by reducing muscle tension and repetitive movements, neuromodulators not only prevent new lines from forming but also help the skin appear smoother, firmer, and more refreshed over time.

Benefits of Neuromodulators:

• Softens dynamic wrinkles caused by repeated facial expressions (like frowning or squinting)
• Prevents deep static lines from forming by reducing muscle movement over time
• Lifts and shapes the brows, creating a more open and refreshed eye appearance
• Improves skin texture, with smoother, more refined-looking skin as muscle tension decreases
• Reduces pore size in treated areas by limiting oil production 
• Tightens and lifts the lower face, including the jawline and corners of the mouth
• Slims a bulky jawline by relaxing the masseter muscles, offering non-surgical facial contouring 
• Improves skin quality over time less movement allows the skin to rest and regenerate, leading to firmer, more elastic skin

Why Ongoing Neuromodulator Treatments Matter:

Preventative neuromodulator treatments can stop fine lines and wrinkles before they become deeply etched into the skin. When started early, even before visible wrinkles appear, they can delay the aging process and maintain a smoother complexion for longer. By maintaining a regular treatment schedule, you're not just treating wrinkles, you're proactively preserving your skin's youthful tone, texture, and tightness, ensuring a more refreshed and balanced appearance at every age. 

For optimal results, treatments are recommended every 3–4 months. Maintaining consistent treatments will help stop fine lines from becoming deeper, more permanent wrinkles, especially when started early. Skipping treatments allows muscle movement to fully return, which can lead to the reformation of lines. Staying on a regular schedule ensures smoother skin, longer-lasting results, and helps maintain a more youthful appearance over time. Consistency is key.