Sponsored Content

Ask an expert: What is collagen banking?

We asked the team at Synergy Face + Body about the growing suite of aesthetic treatments designed to help naturally restore lost collagen.

Sponsored by
Rotating images of patients getting treatments at Synergy Face + Body.

Pro tip: Combine collagen-restoring treatments for peak production.

Photos provided by Synergy Face + Body

Collagen loss starts sooner than you might think.

By your late twenties, it’s already declining around 1% per year. By 45, your skin may have lost up to 25% of its natural plumpness.

Restoring collagen is an effective option, but a growing aesthetic trend focuses on early replenishment — known as “collagen banking.”

The idea? Use collagen-stimulating treatments to proactively boost production now so your body has more later.

Here are the three most popular ways to increase that supply, according to Raleigh’s own Synergy Face + Body:

Sculptra and biostimulators

Sculptra is a dermal filler that uses polylactic acid (PLLA) to stimulate the body’s natural collagen production. This process works gradually over time, leading to long-lasting, natural-looking results.

RF Microneedling

This non-invasive treatment uses radiofrequency energy and microneedles to penetrate deep into the skin, triggering the production of collagen and elastin, another essential protein.

Sofwave

Sofwave harnesses ultrasound technology to precisely heat the mid-dermal tissue at just the right depth and temperature, rejuvenating collagen fibers with zero downtime.

Start banking with Synergy

More from RALtoday
Your personal library is about to get an upgrade. Read up on the independent bookstores of Raleigh.
Keep an eye on this article for all updates about the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 postseason and the Stanley Cup playoffs.
This new-construction home is filled with modern details and is steps away from 5,000 acres of protected forest.
Sponsored
A 4,000-unit residential living community called Asteria is Disney’s first Storyliving by Disney location on the East Coast.
In honor of National Poetry Month and Raleigh’s first poet laureate position, we’re inviting you to channel your inner Shakespeare, Dickinson, or Keats.
Dive deep into the record bins at these Raleigh music hubs.
Don’t already have a coffee in hand? You will after reading this.
Help us create a growing guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local makers, restaurants, and professionals, and sharing this page with a friend.
Who doesn’t love shopping local? Pack the perfect picnic using only local items.