Name: Juvea Aesthetics
Address: 1742 29 St SW, Calgary, AB T3C 1M4, Calgary Alberta Canada, Alberta, T3C 1M4, Canada
Telephone: 403-975-7523

Biostimulator treatments, which fall under the category of Regenerative Aesthetics, have become a top choice for individuals seeking non-invasive, lasting, long-term volume enhancement and natural-looking skin rejuvenation with no downtime.

At Juvea Aesthetics in Calgary, we offer both Radiesse and Sculptra — two of the most advanced biostimulatory injectables available today. These treatments work below the dermal surface to rebuild your skin from within, enhancing volume and improving skin quality over time.

What Are Biostimulators?

Biostimulators are injectable treatments that go beyond the short-term plumping effects of traditional dermal fillers. They stimulate your body’s natural production of collagen and/or elastin to improve skin firmness, elasticity, and texture with natural-looking, long-lasting results.

How Are Biostimulators Different from Traditional Dermal Fillers?

Biostimulators like Sculptra and Radiesse differ from traditional hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers like Juvéderm or Restylane in how they work, where they work, how long they last, and the results they can deliver. In general:

Dermal Fillers provide instant yet temporary hydration and volume. They’re typically best for clients in their 20s with minimal or early onset signs of aging and/or those seeking immediate enhancements. Ideal for fine lines, lips, and under the eyes.

Biostimulators provide gradual, lasting, longer-term volume and skin rejuvenation that builds over time. They’re typically best for clients in their 30s to 60s with moderate to advanced signs of aging in the face, neck, chest, and hands.

Top Biostimulator Benefits:

Long-Lasting Results

Last up to 4x longer than HA dermal fillers, depending on product type and treatment area.

Natural Volume Enhancement

Stimulate collagen and/or elastin production for a refreshed, not “filled”, appearance over time.

Improved Skin Quality

Lasting, long-term rejuvenating effects that improve skin tone, texture, and elasticity.

Radiesse vs Sculptra: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to long-lasting, biostimulatory injectables, Sculptra and Radiesse are two of the most effective options available today, and both help to restore structure, firmness, and youthful volume over time. While they share this biostimulatory action, they differ in how they behave in the skin, how quickly results appear, and the types of concerns they treat best. Understanding the unique properties of each can help determine the best approach for your skin goals.

Radiesse: Biostimulator + Dermal Filler Hybrid

Radiesse is made from calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA). It’s dual action approach delivers instant volume, lift, contouring, and gradual stimulation of five types of collagen and elastin over time. Ideal for individuals with more advanced signs of aging who want immediate AND lasting, long-term skin rejuvenation.

Radiesse typically requires 1-2 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart, with no downtime or aftercare required. Results last for ~18-24+ months.

Radiesse Is Especially Effective For:

Jawline, chin, and cheek sculpting and definition
Deep wrinkles and lines in the mid-lower face
Volume loss in the hands
Skin quality improvements in the face, neck, chest, arms, and more (when hyperdiluted)
Treating areas where Sculptra isn’t suitable

Sculptra: Biostimulator Only

Sculptra is made from poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). It works by stimulating the production of two types of collagen to rejuvenate skin over time without adding immediate volume. Ideal for individuals with moderate signs of aging who want subtle, highly natural-looking results.

Sculptra typically requires 2-3 treatments spaced 4-8 weeks apart, with no downtime and minimal aftercare required. Results last for ~2+ years.

Sculptra Is Especially Effective For:

Diffuse, full-face volume correction
Skin quality rejuvenation
Correcting facial hollows (cheeks, temples)
Buttocks enhancement
Treating areas where Radiesse isn’t suitable

Is Radiesse or Sculptra Better?

A common question we get at Juvea Aesthetics is: “Which biostimulator is right for me?” The answer? “It depends…”.

Both Sculptra and Radiesse offer powerful rejuvenation and, in some cases, they can even be used together. Your best option depends on your skin condition, goals, treatment areas, and desired timeline.

Radiesse May be Best if:
You’re looking for instant volume, lift, contouring and progressive long-term structural support and lasting skin rejuvenation in the mid-lower face, neck, décolletage, or hands.

Sculptra May be Best if:
You’re looking for the most natural looking results and gradual, lasting full face volume correction — especially in the cheeks and temples, and/or buttock enhancement.

Can Biostimulators Be Combined with Other Treatments?

Biostimulators can be layered with other aesthetic treatments for optimal results. However, you can trust that Juvea Aesthetics will never recommend any treatments that are unnecessary or unsuitable for you. Common treatment combinations often include:

Why Choose Juvea Aesthetics in Calgary?

At Juvea Aesthetics in Calgary, we work with you to create a customized treatment plan based on your skin condition, concerns, and ideal short and long-term objectives.

Highly qualified team of expert injectors and aestheticians
Specialize in natural-looking enhancement results
Expertise with diverse skin types and facial anatomies
2025 list of Top Medispas in Calgary
Trusted and recommended by hundreds of clients

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are Radiesse and Sculptra safe?

Yes! Both Radiesse and Sculptra are Health Canada and FDA-approved.

Can Radiesse or Sculptra be dissolved or reversed?

No. As non-hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, they cannot be dissolved with hyaluronidase.

Discover your most confident self with Juvea Aesthetics in Calgary, Canada. Juvea is a premier medical aesthetics clinic dedicated to helping clients look and feel their best through science-backed, personalized, temporary and long-term skin improvement, healing and rejuvenation solutions. Our expert team combines certified ability with innovation to deliver natural, lasting, stunning results.

The right dermal filler treatment can elevate your natural facial features, contouring your natural allure and beauty. You’ll suddenly restore your confidence and self-belief.

Unfortunately, sometimes, facial contouring might not come out as expected, and you’re left with poor outcomes. Worse still, you have to manage and fix it.

Luckily, our guide can help you fix face contouring mistakes caused by dermal fillers.

Why Face Contouring Goes Wrong

There are a few reasons why filler face contouring can go wrong. These can include:

Incorrect injection technique
Wrong filler product selection
Excessive or not enough filler
Poor aftercare guidance and management

There are two more primary red flags that can cause issues: visiting an unqualified and non-certified “professional” that does not have the experience or medical background to carefully and safely administer dermal fillers. Secondly, the use of fake fillers that have not been approved by Health Canada. These can be dangerous to your health, resulting in long-term issues.

It’s imperative that you only get dermal fillers in Calgary and Edmonton from a professional, certified professional who uses approved products.

Signs of Contouring Mistakes

There are very distinct signs that the contouring treatment has gone wrong. Here are some of the signs you should keep a lookout for:

Persistent Puffiness: Normally, you’ll experience puffiness for a few days after treatment. However, if the puffiness persists for more than a few days, it could be because of too much filler or vascular occlusion, where the injection has been injected too close to a blood vessel. It’s important that you visit a certified injector soon to reduce any potential problems.

Asymmetric Fullness: If you find that the shape and contour of your face are too full, it could be a sign of asymmetric fullness. This occurs when too much filler was injected. This is also a common problem for lip injections, also known as “duck lips”.

Uneven Face: Do you notice that your facial features are unbalanced and uneven? Chances are that inaccurate injection technique has resulted in major off balances. You should be treated as soon as possible to restore your natural contour.

(Sounds familiar? Read our guide to “How To Fix Botched Lip Fillers”)

How to Fix Face Contouring Mistakes

So, you’ve had a bad experience with dermal fillers, which has left you with some poor results. What’s the next step to take?

Ultimately, it depends on the condition and status of your previous treatment. You will require an assessment from a certified and trusted injector (like Juvea!) to determine your next steps. There are a few ways we can proceed from here:

If you need to reduce the amount of filler in your face, we can dissolve it by using hyaluronidase, which is a soluble protein enzyme. This protein destroys the bonds holding the hyaluronic acid in the skin. However, you will have to wait around two full weeks for the results to take effect. We can then reassess your facial structure and symmetry, providing you with a clear treatment plan going forward, so you get the best results possible.
If there is unevenness or unbalanced features due to insufficient filler, then we might not have to remove it. We can simply realign it with a tad more filler, balancing out your facial features perfectly. Once again, we’ll have to have a consultation with you to discuss your personal goals, before explaining how we’ll apply the filler so you get the transformation you want.

The most important thing to note: if you believe that you are experiencing contouring problems due to fillers that you reach out to our medi spa immediately. We’re ready to help you when you need it the most!

At Juvea Aesthetics, we are redefining your natural beauty. At our medi spas in Calgary and Edmonton, we are focused and committed to highlighting your best features without compromising the integrity of your unique beauty. We believe in enhancing your natural look with premium medical aesthetics in Calgary, including Botox, dermal fillers, lip injections and belkyra. We also offer vitamin drips and therapy, mesotherapy and skincare consultations. Schedule your appointment at our Calgary medi spa by calling 403-975-7523.

Botox is more than just cosmetic treatment; it can have a positive effect on your life – both physically and mentally – and your lifestyle.

Wondering how that’s possible?

Let Juvea Aesthetics explain how Botox works and how it will renew your life in this all-important article.

What is Botox made of?

Botox is made with the highly purified protein clostridium botulinum, which in large amounts can be toxic. However, in the small doses that are administered through Botox, it is a safe and effective treatment.

As for how it works, that’s simple: it blocks the nerve signals in the muscles, minimizing the impacts and effects of aging. The muscles stop “weakening”, resulting in smoother appearances and more redefined skin. In the end, you’ll feel younger, more confident and full of life.

But that’s just a few of the benefits that come with Botox.

How can Botox Restore Your Confidence?

As a leading medi-spa in Calgary and Edmonton, we’ve witnessed firsthand the positive effects that come with Botox treatments. Too often, the label is that Botox is merely for cosmetic tampering, but we’re seen that it has powerful inner-personal effects that can change a person’s outlook and outcome. Here is how:

Boost Self-Esteem

No one in the ’30s wants to look like they’re in their ’40s, and the same applies to those in their 40’s not wanting to look in their 50’s. Whether it’s due to wrinkles or fine lines, or just the natural wear and tear of the skin, your confidence can sometimes take a battering when you don’t look or feel your best. You might feel less sure of yourself and who are you are supposed to be.

Botox can provide you with the boost that restores your self-esteem and your self-worth. It smoothes away the appearance of aging, leading you to have renewed skin and a youthful appearance. Many of our patients report higher self-esteem and improved self-confidence after getting Botox from us.

Maintain a Youthful Zest for Your Life

When you combine a younger appearance and restored confidence and self-belief, you’ll restore that youthful zest that makes life more exciting. Now that you’re filled with confidence, you’ll feel more inclined to do things, socialize, and explore new adventures. That, in turn, will make you happier with life. And it all started with Botox.

Can Help with Medical Conditions

Botox isn’t just for restoring your youthful glow; it can help with multiple medical conditions that can put a damper on your social life. Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), urinary incontinence or overactive bladder, migraines, muscles spasms, and TMJ pain can all have a debilitating effect on you physically and mentally while impacting your self-belief and your life.

Treating these conditions with Botox will not only make you feel better but give you the boost to take on the world without worrying about these conditions taking over your life. You just need the right injector to help you with your treatments…

The Importance of the Right Injector

Too often, people walk out of Botox treatments in Calgary feeling no different and don’t notice any changes. Why does that happen?

In most cases, it’s because they didn’t get the right treatment plan that restores their facial features and delivers the results they want. It could also be incorrect injection techniques, inappropriate product selections or poor aftercare advice. This all stems from the injector.

(Wondering how to handle botched botox? Read this!)

That’s why going to a qualified and certified professional who has received the required medical training to administer Botox treatments is crucial. You want someone that understands the importance of facial anatomy and symmetry and who can use your unique profile to deliver the life-changing results you want. You need someone like Juvea Aesthetics!

Updated May 2025

Lip Fillers Gone Wrong? Here’s What to Watch For and How to Fix It

You’ve recently had lip injections done and you were hoping for plump, luscious lips, but instead, you’re noticing that the results aren’t turning out quite as you expected.

While lip injections can beautifully enhance your features, poor technique, incorrect product choice, or improper aftercare can sometimes lead to less-than-ideal outcomes. Here’s how to tell if your lip filler has gone wrong and what you can do about it.

5 Signs of Bad Lip Filler or Lip Filler Gone Wrong

1. Uneven or Asymmetrical Lips

Are your lips looking off-balance or “duck-like”? If you’re still experiencing swelling or uneven results 2 weeks after your lip filler treatment, this could mean the filler was injected or placed improperly. A follow-up corrective and treatment with an experienced injector may be able to correct your lip filler concerns.

2. Lumps or Bumps

It’s normal to feel slight firmness after injection, but if lumps or nodules persist beyond 3-5 weeks, we highly recommend you follow up with the injector who initially did you lip filler treatment in Calgary. If you’re still concerned after the follow up we suggest getting a second opinion.

3. Infection

Swelling, heat, pus, or significant redness may be signs of infection and this needs immediate medical attention and may even require antibiotics. Although very rare, this may suggest that you were injected with a silicone-based or unapproved filler. Another reason your lip filler could look wrong is if your injector did not have the experience and technique required for the advanced techniques required for lip filler injections.

4. Overstretching

Repeated overfilling can lead to sagging or stretched tissue over time. This is why a personalized plan with a skilled injector is essential. Choosing an injector who is not afraid to say “no” to too much lip filler and who will be honest with you is important.

5. Necrosis (Tissue Death)

Rare but serious, symptoms include skin discolouration (white, grey, or blue), pain, blisters, and cold patches. This is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention. Your injector should be equipped with the proper dissolving agents, such as Hyaluronidase, to reverse your lip filler should something go wrong.

Can Lip Filler Mistakes Be Fixed?

If you’re wondering how to fix uneven lip filler or how to fix other lip filler complications, we have good news for you. Most complications can be corrected safely with the help of a trained medical aesthetician. At Juvea Aesthetics, we offer:

Consultations for second opinions
Filler dissolving treatments
Tailored re-treatment plans for natural, symmetrical results

Lip Filler Correction Before & After

Why Choose Juvea Aesthetics

Highly experienced team of injectors
Specializing in filler corrections and natural-looking enhancements
Extensive experience in treating diverse skin tones and facial anatomies with a deep understanding of ethnic features
Trusted by thousands of clients across Canada

What Happens If My Lip Injections Go Wrong?

At Juvea Aesthetics, we specialize in Lip Filler Corrections in Calgary. If you think your lip filler was done incorrectly or you just aren’t happy with the results Book a consultation at our medi spa for a second look. We also have a detailed guide on how we can repair any botched lips: “How To Fix Botched Lip Fillers”. Read it for more information.

Botox can replenish your natural skin while reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and other signs of aging. At the end of the treatment, you’ll be left with youthful-looking skin.

Unfortunately, sometimes these treatments do not come out as expected, and you’re left with the dreaded “botched Botox” face. It can be a terrible experience.

So what do you do?

In this blog, we’re going to discuss the signs of a botched Botox job and what you can do to fix it.

The Signs of a Botched Botox Job

There are many clear-cut signs that the Botox treatment has turned sour. While redness, bruising and itchiness around the treatment area are completely normal (it’s part of the recovery process), you’ll notice if you have major problems:

The Frozen Face Look

If you have a robotic-looking face that doesn’t express any emotion or feels and looks plastic, chances are that you have the “frozen face” look. This occurs when the practitioner has over-injected you with Botox.

Drooping Eyelids or Eyebrows

Drooping is, unfortunately, a side effect of incorrectly injecting the Botox into the muscle, causing it to relax way too much and descend. You’ll end up with a heavy-feeling forehead as your eyes and skin begin to sag.

Lop-Sided Facial Features

If you notice that part of your face is too perfect and the other is too uneven, you could be experiencing a case of a lop-sided face. Some examples include an uneven smile, eyebrows, and forehead. This occurs when too much Botox has been placed on one side of your face and is not evenly distributed.

The Mr. Spock Style

If your eyebrows are permanently raised, much like you have a surprised look on your face, you might be experiencing the Mr. Spock face. The famous character from Star Trek always has his eyebrows raised, and while great in the world of TV show space travel, it’s not something you want for everyday life.

How to Fix Botched Botox

So, you’re going through a botched botox experience in Calgary. What’s the best course of action for you to take? It all depends on your situation and your desired look. There are two ways you can alleviate the effects:

Allowing time to pass for the Botox to settle. Botox can take its time to start working, so sometimes, you just have to wait it out. It’s not the best thing to read, but in some cases, it’s the best thing to do.
Add more Botox if needed. In the case of drooping or sagging facial features, sometimes more Botox can re-balance the treatment area. You might have to wait for the Botox to subside before proceeding with more injections.

While these are valuable ways to help combat a botched Botox job, prevention is the best course of action you can take.

(Wondering how to fix botched lips? Read our guide here!)

Visiting a Trusted Medi Spa Expert

To not get a botched Botox job, just prevent it from happening in the first place.

Make sure you visit a licenced, professional and certified medi spa injector (like yours truly!) who has the experience, qualifications and knowledge to carry out an in-depth consultation and assessment prior to your treatment. This ensures that the best course of treatment is taken while meeting your needs and expectations.

We can ensure you get the beautiful result you want with our service and care.