Injector Yesenia Buyan, RN, BSN

Did you know collagen production begins to decline as early as our mid-to-late 20s?

That’s why biostimulators have become one of pur favorite tools for supporting skin quality, structure, and long-term rejuvenation.

While Sculptra and Radiesse are both collagen stimulators, they work a little differently.

💉 Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biodegradable substance that stimulates your body’s natural collagen production over time. It’s an excellent option for restoring diffuse volume loss, improving facial support, and creating gradual, natural-looking rejuvenation.

💉 Radiesse is made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a gel carrier. In the face, it can provide immediate structure and contour while also stimulating collagen production. It is commonly used to enhance areas such as the cheeks, jawline, chin, and temples.

What makes Radiesse especially unique is its versatility. When diluted or hyperdiluted, it can be used not only in the face but also in areas like the neck, décolleté, hands, arms, abdomen, buttocks, and above the knees to improve skin texture, firmness, crepiness, and laxity.

Neither product is universally “better”—they simply have different strengths. The best choice depends on your anatomy, treatment goals, and the areas being addressed.

Different ingredients. Different mechanisms. Different strengths.

One goal: helping your body build more collagen naturally. ✨

SkinRejuvenation HealthyAging Injectables

Day 1 → Day 10 after SkinPen microneedling, supported with exosomes for enhanced recovery + treatment impact.
You can really see how the inflammation + redness settles, texture refines, and skin gradually rebuilds itself into a more even, healthy surface.

Exosomes were used to support the healing process and optimize recovery time post-treatment, helping the skin repair more efficiently after controlled micro-injuries from microneedling.

A reminder that real skin change is a process-progress happens day by day. We will continue with his second session in 4 weeks!

Yesenia BSN RN
Injector and Laser Specialist

Accepting new patients:
RESTON / WARRENTON / VIENNA
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If your chin looks textured or “orange peel,” this is why

The mentalis muscle is one of the only facial muscles that contracts upward as we age➡️the skin on top thins ➡️the muscle continues contracting➡️creating static lines over time (literally mirroring the muscle fibers).

Relax the muscle = smoother skin + less texture.
(Also love the subtle lengthening benefit for balancing and proportions)
Save this so you don’t forget-and follow if you enjoy educational anatomically-informed videos like this one.

Yesenia BSN RN
Injector and Laser Specialist

📍RESTON / VIENNA / WARRENTON

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Let’s talk collagen ⬇️
Topicals and supplements can support your skin-but they don’t stimulate production of collagen in the same way regenerative treatments do.
SkinPen microneedling works by creating controlled micro-injuries that trigger your body’s natural healing response → stimulating new collagen and elastin production deep within the dermis.

This results in: stronger skin with smoother texture, softer scars, and refined pores.

This is collagen (aka connective tissue) produced by your body 🧬

Yesenia Buyan BSN, RN

Accepting new patients in
RESTON / VIENNA / WARRENTON

If your skin is reactive, inflamed, prone to breakouts or healing, hypochlorous acid is the quiet superhero your skin routine is missing

It helps reduce visible redness and irritation, supports the skin barrier, and is gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin types—including those with rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and sensitive post-procedure skin.

• Calms inflammation
• Supports healing and barrier function
• Helps reduce bacteria that can worsen breakouts and irritation
• Ideal for sensitized or compromised skin
• Safe for all skin types

Simple, effective, and highly versatile—an often overlooked ingredient for maintaining balanced, resilient skin.

Hydrinity Hyacyn Active is available for purchase at all of our locations.

For best results, use twice daily as a toner, and throughout the day as needed—before or after workouts, or anytime your skin needs a quick refresh

Yesenia Buyan BSN RN
📍RESTON / VIENNA / WARRENTON
booking link in bio, call to book 📲