Collaum (PLLA)
PLLA microspheres in the dermis, building collagen on your own timetable
Collaum is a PLLA microsphere product placed directly into the dermis. It adds nothing that stays — the particles are absorbed over six to eight months, and what remains is collagen your own skin produced. Of the collagen boosters we use, it is the one that asks for the most patience and gives the longest-running result.
※ The final plan and cost are confirmed by your physician after an in-person examination at the clinic. Results and recovery vary by individual.
What PLLA does in the skin
PLLA is a biocompatible, biodegradable material with FDA and CE approval. In Collaum it is formulated as microspheres, diluted and distributed evenly through the dermis rather than deposited in one place. The particle itself is not the result — it is the prompt.
Around three to four weeks after the session, the skin responds to the particles with a foreign body reaction, and that controlled response is what produces collagen in quantity. The particles are then absorbed and gradually broken down. Nothing synthetic is left behind; the change you keep is your own tissue. The formulation also dissolves quickly for injection, which keeps the session short, and the microsphere form is designed to minimise granuloma, nodule and clumping.
How the result builds
- 01The loss is identifiedWrinkles and volume loss caused by ageing are assessed, area by area, before anything is injected.
- 02Diluted PLLA microspheres are placedThe particles are injected evenly through the dermal layer. Even distribution is the technical point here — uneven placement is what causes uneven results.
- 03Collagen is producedAt three to four weeks a foreign body reaction to the particles generates collagen in quantity.
- 04The particles leave, the collagen staysOver six to eight months the PLLA microspheres are absorbed and gradually degrade, while the collagen produced is maintained for twelve to eighteen months.
What to expect, and when
Response varies between individuals. This is the pattern we describe at consultation so the waiting period does not feel like a failure.
A hyaluronic acid filler, and Collaum
Patients frequently arrive asking for one and leave having discussed the other. The distinction is worth understanding before you choose.
| Conventional HA filler | Collaum (PLLA) | |
|---|---|---|
| What creates the change | The gel itself, holding water where it is placed | Collagen your skin produces in response to the particles |
| Timing | Volume is present from the day of injection | Collagen is generated from around three to four weeks |
| Placement | Shaped into a specific contour | Distributed evenly through the dermal layer |
| What remains later | The gel, until the body breaks it down | Particles absorbed by 6–8 months; collagen maintained 12–18 months |
| Suits | A defined contour that needs replacing now | Skin that has thinned, when heavy filler work feels like too much |
At a glance
Two formulations, chosen by depth of concern
The numbers are not strengths of the same thing. They are aimed at different problems.
Why we might choose Collaum for you
Choosing a booster is really choosing a layer and a timeframe. These are the readings that point toward PLLA.
Questions we are asked most
Will I see anything on the day?
No meaningful volume, and that is by design. Collaum places a prompt rather than a filler; collagen is generated from around three to four weeks. If you need a result for a specific date, tell us at consultation so the schedule can be worked backwards.
How is this different from Juvelook?
Both stimulate your own collagen. Collaum is a PLLA microsphere product placed in the dermal layer; Juvelook combines PDLLA with hyaluronic acid and comes in four particle sizes for different depths. Which we suggest depends on the layer being treated and how your skin has responded before.
Does anything stay in my face?
The PLLA microspheres are absorbed and gradually degrade over six to eight months. What remains after that is the collagen your own skin produced.
What about lumps?
The microsphere formulation is designed to minimise granuloma, nodule formation and clumping, and even distribution through the dermis is the injector's responsibility. This is one of the reasons we take time over the placement rather than the product choice alone.
Can I fly home the same day?
Yes. Same-day return to normal activity is expected, and there is no dressing to manage while travelling.
※ The timings above follow the product information and describe a typical pattern, not a guaranteed outcome. Results, sensation and recovery vary between individuals. Whether Collaum is appropriate for you, which formulation is used and how many sessions are planned are confirmed by your physician at consultation.
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