Restore Natural Volume With PLLA Collagen Stimulation
At Beauty Beat Clinic, our PLLA treatments in Lisburn & Belfast are designed to gradually restore facial structure, improve skin quality, and stimulate your body’s natural collagen production.
Unlike traditional dermal fillers that add instant volume, Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA) works beneath the skin to rebuild collagen over time. This results in natural-looking rejuvenation that develops gradually and can last up to two years.
PLLA is ideal for individuals who want subtle, long-lasting improvements rather than instant but temporary filler results.
Treatment Price: £350 per session
What Is PLLA?
PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid) is a biocompatible compound used in advanced aesthetic medicine to stimulate collagen production in the skin.
Instead of filling lines with gel, PLLA encourages the body’s fibroblast cells to produce new Type I collagen, helping rebuild the skin’s underlying support structure. As collagen develops, skin becomes firmer, smoother and more youthful in appearance.
Because the improvements come from your own collagen, the results look very natural and develop gradually over several months.
Benefits of PLLA Treatment
Our PLLA treatments in Lisburn & Belfast offer multiple benefits for skin rejuvenation:
- Stimulates natural collagen production
- Restores lost facial volume
- Improves skin firmness and elasticity
- Gradually smooths wrinkles and folds
- Natural-looking, subtle results
- Long-lasting effects (up to 18–24 months)
PLLA is particularly effective for treating:
Cheeks
Temples
Jawline
Nasolabial folds
General facial volume loss
These treatments help restore facial structure and improve skin quality without looking overfilled.
How PLLA Works
PLLA acts as a collagen biostimulator rather than a traditional filler.
When injected into the deeper layers of the skin, tiny PLLA microparticles trigger a natural healing response that activates fibroblasts – the cells responsible for producing collagen. Over time, these cells create new collagen fibres that strengthen the skin’s framework.
As collagen increases, the skin gradually becomes:
- Firmer
- Thicker
- More hydrated
- Better supported structurally
This process results in progressive facial rejuvenation rather than an instant artificial effect.
Immediate Fullness
After treatment you may notice a temporary plumping effect. This is caused by the sterile water used to dilute the PLLA before injection and usually disappears within a few days.
The “Collagen Activation Phase”
Once the temporary swelling settles, the skin may look similar to how it did before treatment. During this stage, the PLLA particles are stimulating fibroblasts and laying the groundwork for collagen production beneath the surface.
Visible Improvement
Around 6–8 weeks, collagen production increases and many patients begin to notice:
- Firmer skin
- Improved texture
- Subtle volume restoration
The most noticeable results typically develop between 3 and 6 months as collagen continues to build.
Cost Of Dermal Fillers
Lips, Cheeks, Jaw, Chin, Nasolabial Folds (Nose to mouthlines/smile lines), Marionette Lines (mouth corner/jowls), Smoker Lines
Dermal Filler FAQs
"I recently had my first treatment with Kate. I didn’t know what to expect from it but Kate was so sweet and professional; she talked me through the whole process and made me feel extremely relaxed. Definitely going back and cannot recommend Kate enough!"
Lip Filler Injection In Lisburn & Belfast
If you would like to find out more information about our Dermal Fillers or any of our other treatments, why not book a consultation and speak to an experienced member of our team today?
