Abdominal sagging treatment with Ultraformer MPT and Collagen Biostimulators #41693
BIOSTIMULATORS
Lisbon, Porto and Cascais
Treatment summary
- Objective: rejuvenation, with improvements in sagging skin, texture and radiance
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Number of sessions: 3
- Duration of result: 18 months
- Recovery: no recovery time
What are Biostimulators?
Collagen biostimulators are substances that, when injected into the skin, stimulate the body’s collagen production, which translates into a rejuvenating effect, improving sagging, texture and radiance with natural and progressive results.
How do Biostimulators work?
When injected, Collagen Biostimulators provoke an inflammatory reaction in the dermis, causing the fibroblasts (cells responsible for collagen production) to activate and produce new fibers that support the skin, making the skin tighter, hydrated and brighter.
In which areas can Biostimulators be applied?
Collagen biostimulators can be applied to the face and body.
On the face, they are usually used to treat more advanced signs of ageing and sagging, such as sagging cheekbones, deep nasolabial folds, pronounced marionette lines and an ageing neck.
On the body, biostimulators are often used to reshape and improve the appearance of the buttocks. When applied, they stimulate the body’s collagen production, providing visible results in improved skin firmness, texture and radiance, as well as a slight increase in volume and projection of the buttocks. In this way, they are also associated with treatments to combat cellulite.
Although they are often used to enlarge and reshape the buttocks, biostimulators can be applied to the arms, knees, abdomen, among other areas of the body, to achieve a rejuvenating effect and a significant improvement in the firmness, texture and radiance of the skin.
Types of Collagen Biostimulators
The 3 most commonly used types of biostimulants are Calcium Hydroxyapatite, Polylactic Acid and Polycaprolactonebetter known by their trade names: Radiesse, Lanluma and Ellansé respectively.
Depending on the concentration and the number of sessions, they can give some volume in the same way as hyaluronic acid.
Procedure
How long do biostimulators last?
The results of collagen biostimulators are progressive and gradual, as they depend on the body’s natural response to collagen production. Generally, at least 3 treatment sessions are required, at monthly intervals.
The results of biostimulators can last approximately 18 months.
Care after treatment
- Avoid direct sunlight for 24 hours
- No sports or physical exertion for 24 hours
- Avoid saunas, swimming pools and Turkish baths for 24 hours
- Do not wear make-up for 24 hours
A tailor-made treatment plan
The first step to starting your facial or body sagging treatment with collagen biostimulators is to have an assessment consultation with one of our aesthetic medicine specialists.
In the first assessment, a diagnosis will be made and a personal and individualized treatment plan designed for firmer, younger and brighter skin.
Medical Specialists
Dr. Ana Mendes Gomes / Aesthetic Medicine
License nr. 55658
For Dr. Ana Gomes, aesthetic medicine isn’t about changing people. It’s about preserving their identity, respecting their individuality, and helping them feel good in their own skin.
A physician certified in Aesthetic Medicine by the Portuguese Medical Association, she completed her postgraduate training in Aesthetic Medicine at the Complutense University of Madrid in 2017. She is also a specialist in General and Family Medicine and holds a postgraduate degree in Sports Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Porto. This background provides her with a comprehensive view of health and the individual, which is reflected in a rigorous, personalized medical approach centered on the individual needs of each patient.
He is exclusively dedicated to aesthetic medicine, taking an integrated approach to the face, body, and skin quality. His practice combines scientific knowledge, aesthetic sensibility, and personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s characteristics, expectations, and goals.
She believes that a truly beautiful result is one that looks natural. That is why he prioritizes treatments that improve skin quality, restore firmness, redefine the contours of the face and body, and promote harmonious aging—always respecting each person’s anatomy, expression, and identity.
He stays up to date on the latest scientific developments by regularly attending international conferences and training sessions, with the goal of incorporating the most recent advances in aesthetic medicine into his practice, always with a critical eye, scientific rigor, and an evidence-based approach.
More than just providing treatment, he values the relationship of trust he builds with each patient. He believes that the best results are those that go unnoticed by others but make all the difference to those who experience them.
Dr. Catarina Duarte / Aesthetic Medicine
License nr. 51027, specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.
He obtained his Master’s degree in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine in Lisbon and then specialized in Otorhinolaryngology at the Santa Maria Hospital in Lisbon, where he joined the teaching staff as a free assistant. His training in Otorhinolaryngology had a strong component in head and neck surgery, but also in Rhinology, Otology and Pediatric Laryngology.
At the end of his internship, he dedicated himself to further training in functional and aesthetic surgery of the nose (Rhinoplasty and Rhino-septoplasty). During this time, he did an internship in head and neck oncology at the Otorhinolaryngology department of the IPO in Lisbon and an internship in otology and skull base at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. He subsequently undertook several fellowships with world-renowned surgeons in the field of Rhinoplasty / facial plastic surgery, namely:
- Lusíadas Hospital with Dr. José Carlos Neves
- Cuf Hospital with Dr. Diogo Carmo
- American Hospital Istanbul with Dr. Teoman Dogan
- Yeditepe University Hospital Istanbul with Dr. Emre Ilhan
- DF Star Hospital Brasília with Dr. Fernando Nakamura
- Guillarte Madrid Clinic with Dr. Guillarte
He also worked at the Vila Franca de Xira hospital, where he consulted in the sub-specialty of Rhinoplasty / facial plastic surgery and Roncopathy / sleep apnea. She also works at the Armed Forces Hospital.
She is certified in Aesthetic Medicine by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) and performs all kinds of minimally invasive facial treatments such as botulinum toxin, collagen biostimulators, hyaluronic acid, microneedling, PDO threads, peels, among other treatments.
Dr. Rita Leite / Aesthetic Medicine
ORDER OF MEDICIANS: registration no. 48069
Doctor with a Master’s Degree in Medicine from the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the New University of Lisbon (FCML), specialist in Radioncology at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology, Francisco Gentil (IPO).
Between 2010-2013 he worked at the MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) in Texas, the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and the National Cancer Institute (INCA) in Rio de Janeiro. In 2014 she was a Hospital Assistant at the IPO and since 2015 she has been a Hospital Assistant at the Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central (CHULC). In 2020 she graduated in Aesthetic Medicine from the Portuguese Society of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine (SPMEc).
Although his passion for Aesthetic Medicine first arose from strengthening the self-esteem of cancer patients – oncoaesthetics – he now has a huge passion for the skin, our largest organ, and for looking at it as a whole, especially preventatively.
The main aim of his approach is not just to rejuvenate, correct asymmetries or improve the quality of the skin, but to contribute to a pleasant and attenuated ageing process, reducing the effects of time, with natural results that maintain the patient’s identity.
He is a member of the Portuguese Society of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine (SPMEc), the Portuguese Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SPME), the Portuguese Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (SPRO), the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO), the Spanish Society of Radiotherapy Oncology (SEOR), the Portuguese Society of Gynecology (SPG) and the Portuguese Society of Senology (SPS).
Dr. Cristina Moreira / Aesthetic Medicine
ORDER OF MEDICIANS: registration no. 52742
With a Master’s degree in Medicine from NOVA Medical School since 2011, Dr. Cristina Moreira believes that from the general comes the specific, integrating a broad vision of medicine with a focus on detail and individualized treatment. With a clinical and academic background of excellence, she combines the precision of Surgery with the subtle art of Aesthetic Medicine.
He began his medical career in General Surgery and went on to specialize in Stomatology and Oro-Maxillary Surgery, where he developed differentiated skills in head and neck surgery.
His passion for Aesthetic Medicine was born in parallel with his hospital activity and since 2019 he has dedicated himself to this area, in which he completed a Master’s Degree in Regenerative Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-Aging from the Faculty of Medicine of the Complutense University of Madrid.
Her clinical practice focuses on naturalness, tissue regeneration and long-lasting results, using individualized protocols: she combines injectable procedures such as hyaluronic acid, botulinum toxin, collagen biostimulators, among others, with state-of-the-art technologies such as laser, ultrasound and microneedle radiofrequency.
In addition to her clinical practice, she maintains a strong link to teaching and scientific research, and is a trainer for Fotona®, in workshops on Laser applied to Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine, as well as a trainer in workshops on injectable medical procedures. She has published more than 30 scientific articles and presented more than 80 scientific papers at national and international congresses.
At Skin Boutique, Dr. Cristina Moreira combines knowledge, technique and sensitivity to offer a safe, effective medical experience adapted to the individual needs of each patient.
Professional affiliations:
- Effective member of the Portuguese Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SPME no. 607)
- Effective member of the Portuguese Society of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine (SPMEC no. 538)
- Member of the Association of Portuguese Stomatologists (AMEP)
- Member of the Governing Bodies of the Portuguese Society of Oral Surgery (SPCO)
Dr. Catarina Guerra / Aesthetic Medicine
ORDER OF MEDICIANS: registration no. 71355
Dr. Catarina Guerra built her career in Aesthetic Medicine with solid, international training, having completed specializations and fellowships in Portugal, Spain, Italy, England and Brazil. This global experience has given her contact with innovative techniques and protocols of excellence, which she now applies in a differentiated and personalized clinical practice.
In addition to her care work, she is also trained in general and family medicine.
Recognized for her continuous updating and scientific rigor, she also collaborates as a national and international trainer, namely in the postgraduate course in Aesthetic Medicine at the University of Alcalá.
He is responsible for organizing courses in applied ultrasound and complication management, areas that are fundamental to the safety and quality of medical practice.
At Skin Boutique, Dr. Catarina combines technical knowledge with an empathetic approach, valuing natural beauty and promoting the integral well-being of each patient.
Dr. Carolina Saldanha Medo / Aesthetic Medicine
ORDER OF MEDICIANS: card no. 68553
She completed her Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon in 2019 and her Specific Training Internship in General and Family Medicine in 2025.
Her dedication to a holistic approach to well-being led her to the field of Aesthetic Medicine, where she completed her postgraduate degree in Aesthetic Medicine at the University of Alcalá in 2020. She also completed additional training in hormonal balance and longevity.
Dr. Carolina believes that true aesthetics comes from balance and that each intervention should respect the individuality and natural harmony of each face.
Her practice combines scientific rigour and medical sensitivity, promoting subtle, safe and elegant results, with the aim of enhancing authentic beauty and promoting healthy and conscious ageing.
Dr. Catarina Correia / Dermatology
ORDER OF MEDICIANS: registration no. 63759
Dr. Catarina Correia believes in a Dermatology that goes beyond the visible skin, seeing the skin as a reflection of the balance of the organism as a whole. Her approach is based on a global and personalized assessment, always taking into account the close interaction between the skin and the rest of the body, the individual needs of each patient and the specific characteristics of each skin. His clinical practice is based on the latest scientific evidence, with the aim of providing rigorous, safe and adapted medical care, promoting natural and sustainable results.
He completed his Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto and his Medical Internship in Dermatovenereology at the Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Lisboa Norte.
He complemented his specific training in Dermatology with internships in Aesthetic Dermatology and LASER, as well as in Trichology (Hair Diseases), at the Dermatology Service of the Ramón y Cajal Hospital in Madrid, and in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at the Pedro Hispano Hospital.
Her clinical activity encompasses General Dermatology – including acne, rosacea, eczema, screening and assessment of pigmented and non-pigmented skin signs, spots and lesions – Hair and Nail Diseases, Dermatological Surgery and Laser Therapy. It is also dedicated to skin rejuvenation procedures, including LASER CO₂, LASER Fotona, microneedling radiofrequency and Ultraformer, among others.
He regularly participates in national and international courses and congresses in the specialty and areas of differentiation, including Trichology, LASER, Surgical and Aesthetic Dermatology, Dermatoscopy, General and Pediatric Dermatology.
She is the author and co-author of 35 articles published in international scientific journals and has given more than 100 presentations at congresses, conferences and scientific meetings.
He is a member of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology (SPDV) and the European Society of Dermatology.
Frequently Asked Questions
BIOSTIMULATORS
Biostimulators are safe substances with a low risk of complications. For the treatment to be carried out safely, we recommend choosing an accredited clinic with a team of professionals experienced in carrying out treatments with Biostimulators.
Treatment with Biostimulators is associated with brief discomfort. It is often performed with an anesthetic cream to make the experience more comfortable.
The results of the treatment are progressive and gradual, as they depend on the natural production of collagen. As a rule, they begin to be visible with one session, but it is after 3 sessions that the results are most evident.
The result of treatment with Biostimulators is superior to that of Hyaluronic Acid, lasting an average of 18 months.
As a rule, the treatment is based on a protocol of 3 sessions with an interval of 30 days, which may vary depending on the initial condition of the skin, the desired results and the progression of the results.
The price of treatment with Biostimulators varies, as it depends on the initial condition of the skin and the number of sessions required. At your first consultation, you will be presented with a treatment plan that is completely tailored to you and the costs involved.
There is no ideal or minimum age. Treatment with biostimulators should be carried out as soon as there are signs of facial sagging.
Treatment with Biostimulators is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or for patients with autoimmune diseases. Specific health conditions should be assessed by our medical team.
Treatment with Biostimulators is safe, generally well tolerated and has a low rate of complications. However, swelling, bruising, redness and stiffness can occur in the treated area, effects that disappear after a few days.
