Whether you want to lift sagging skin, erase fine lines and wrinkles or redefine facial contours, Ellanse HK is the medical beauty treatment for you. It is unique in that it stimulates the body’s natural collagen production, providing long-lasting results. This advanced filler is made of spherical PCL microspheres, a bio-resorbable soft medical polymer, suspended in a customized carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) gel. It provides immediate lifting and sculpting results that last 2 – 4 years.
What is Ellanse?
Ellanse is an injectable semi-permanent dermal filler that is designed to reduce the appearance of facial lines, wrinkles and sagging. It is formulated with polycaprolactone microspheres that stimulate collagen synthesis, giving your skin long-lasting results. There are four different formulas available, each with a specific rate of reabsorption, so that your doctor can customize the treatment to best address your unique concerns.
Ellanse injections are delivered using a fine needle or a canula, making the procedure quick and comfortable. The injected gel carrier immediately plumps the skin for an instantly visible result, while the PCL microspheres trigger your body’s natural production of collagen by a process called neocollagenesis. The collagen produced by your body will then surround the injected microspheres, creating a scaffolding that holds them in place and prevents migration.
Unlike other dermal fillers that use hyaluronic acid to provide temporary plumping effects, Ellanse is made from a biodegradable soft medical polymer known as polycaprolactone (PLC). The PLC microspheres are suspended in a carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) gel that has a history of use in dissolvable sutures and in orthopaedic implants. The CMC gel adds volume and sculpts the area, while the PCL microspheres stimulate your body’s natural production of collagen for a longer-lasting effect.
After a few weeks, the depression or lines caused by the Ellanse injections will disappear as your body’s own collagen replaces them. This is a normal part of the healing process, and your results will continue to improve over time. Ellanse is a safe and effective treatment, but it’s important to work with an experienced provider who can deliver the desired results safely and effectively. During your consultation, we’ll review your medical history and medication list to make sure that you are a good candidate for this treatment.
Why Ellanse?
Ellanse is unique in the filler market as it uses patented Polycaprolactone-Hydroxyapatite microsphere technology to boost your body’s natural collagen production. This produces a more healthy looking appearance with long lasting results. It is also a safer alternative to surgical facelifts and offers a more subtle, gradual change. Our doctor is an international trainer for Ellanse and has injected this product on many celebrities in Singapore.
During your appointment, the Ellanse injections will be given in a similar way as traditional dermal fillers to provide immediate volume and improve areas of sagging or ageing skin. The gel carrier then breaks down and is resorbed by the body over time leaving behind the PCL microspheres which stimulate the production of your own natural collagen, giving you a long term improvement that looks very natural.
The treatment takes less than an hour with minimal to no downtime, and you can return to normal activity immediately after. Ellanse can be used to address a wide range of issues including nasolabial folds, deep wrinkles, sunken cheeks, and a drooping jawline. Dr Strawford is a pioneer of using Ellanse in combination with Silhouette Soft thread lifts for full facial rejuvenation, which gives results comparable to a surgical facelift.
Ellanse is also very effective for hand rejuvenation, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and producing a more youthful, fresh appearance. This is because the PCL microspheres penetrate the deeper layers of your skin where they stimulate the production of new collagen. This also means that it is a more permanent solution than hyaluronic acid fillers, which will typically last 6-18 months. A single session of Ellanse can give you results that will last for up to 4 years.
Ellanse Benefits
While hyaluronic acid-based fillers are metabolized and excreted by the body over time, Ellanse’s Polycaprolactone (PCL) microspheres are designed to be broken down slowly into smaller fragments that are eventually reabsorbed by the skin tissue. This gradual resorption ensures that the volumizing effects of Ellanse last longer than other dermal fillers, providing both immediate cosmetic correction and long-term biological stimulation of collagen production for healthier, younger-looking skin.
During a consultation, your doctor will assess your medical history to determine whether Ellanse is right for you. You will discuss the areas that you want to target and your desired outcome. Your doctor will then decide on the best formulation and injection technique for your treatment to deliver optimal results.
The procedure for Ellanse is quick and simple, typically lasting ten to fifteen minutes or less. Many patients experience no pain or minimal discomfort during the injection process. Once injected, the Ellanse gel quickly hydrates and binds to the skin to create a tighter, more youthful appearance. The effects of the Ellanse filler are immediately noticeable and last up to four years.
Ellanse is a safe and effective cosmetic treatment when performed by an experienced aesthetic medical professional. The risk of complications is low, but as with any injection, there is a small chance of side effects. These may include swelling, redness, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site. More serious side effects, such as damage to underlying structures or a nicking of blood vessels, are very rare and should be reported to your physician immediately if they occur.
Ellanse Side Effects
A quick, non-invasive Ellanse treatment takes less than 30 minutes. Typically, only minor injection-related side effects occur – including inflammation, mild swelling and bruising at the injection site (these will go away within a few days).
When injected properly, Ellanse can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and folds as well as sagging facial skin, and it can enhance shape, volume and skin density in various areas, like cheeks, temples or chin. In experienced hands, it can create sharper jawline definition and more sculpted cheeks, and can also soften deep facial folds.
The CMC gel in Ellanse provides immediate lifting and sculpting results, while the PCL microspheres promote your body’s natural collagen production. The result is a semi-permanent filler that can last between one and four years, depending on the product your doctor recommends. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, the Ellanse formula cannot be dissolved.
Your doctor will assess your medical history and carefully examine the area you want to treat to determine whether or not you’re a good candidate for this filler. You should avoid the treatment if you’re allergic to hyaluronic acid, have other medical conditions, or are receiving steroid treatments.
Your doctor will select the right formula based on your needs, and then inject it into the targeted area using a syringe. Once the procedure is completed, you can return to your daily activities immediately. The results will develop over time, and will continue to improve as your own natural collagen kicks in. In most cases, peak results will be seen around three months after treatment.
Ellanse Cost
Ellanse is a dermal filler that has been designed to stimulate natural collagen growth, resulting in firmer skin and reduced facial creases. The treatment itself is minimally invasive, with the results typically lasting for one year or more. The cost of the procedure varies depending on how many syringes are used and which doctor is performing the injections. However, the average Ellanse cost is lower than other similar treatments.
The product is based on PCL microspheres and a gel carrier made from carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), glycerin, and phosphate-buffered saline. The microspheres increase collagen synthesis and strengthen the skin’s scaffolding, which reduces wrinkles, blemishes, and scars. The Ellanse line also offers tunable longevity and complete bioresorbability, which ensures long-lasting results and maximum safety.
Before a patient undergoes an Ellanse injection, they should carefully follow the instructions on the package and consult with their doctor to discuss the desired aesthetic results. It is also important to choose a clinic that has a good reputation and experienced doctors. Injections should be administered in a clean environment, and aseptic procedures should be followed to prevent infection and adverse effects.
During the procedure, the doctor will first disinfect the targeted area and apply anesthesia if necessary. Next, the doctor will use a tunneling technique to inject the filler into the skin. Then, they will massage the corrected area to ensure uniform gel distribution. Finally, any excess gel and medical supplies will be disposed of according to guidelines.
After a treatment session, a patient may experience some side effects such as swelling, redness, and itching at the injection site. These are normal reactions to the puncture and the foreign substance under the skin and usually subside within a few days.
