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One amazing capability of our skin is it's being able to produce hyaluronic acid naturally. Hyaluronic acid is responsible for keeping our skin hydrated and giving it a youthful glow. As we grow old, our skin ages and gradually loses its capacity to produce hyaluronic acid. This results in skin conditions, such as dull skin, fine lines, and wrinkles.
Is there a way to restore your once dewy, plump, and smooth skin? Fortunately, there is! Read on and learn more about Skinboosters!
Skinboosters are injectable facial fillers that are made up of pure Hyaluronic Acid.
Skinboosters can do wonders to the skin. The following are the benefits of skinboosters:
The skin conditions that skinboosters can address are the following:
Skinboosters can be injected to the following parts of the body:
Skinboosters work by releasing the hyaluronic acid into the skin. The hyaluronic acid then acts as a reservoir in the skin attracts water molecules up to 1,000 times into the dermis. As Dr Chua explains, this results in deep skin hydration, stimulation of collagen production, and smoothening of fine lines and wrinkles.
These are the steps involved in performing a treatment of skinboosters:
The procedure can take about 15 to 30 minutes to complete, depending on the treatment areas.
The numbing cream applied on the treatment area should ease the pain or discomfort that may be felt during the treatment. A prickling sensation will be felt as the injection or injector device pricks through the skin.
After a procedure of Skinboosters, patients can expect their skin to be more luminous, well-hydrated, and smooth.
Results can last for a maximum of 6 months.
Skinboosters can be repeated to gain and maintain optimum results. The procedure should be done in an interval of 3 to 6 months.
Temporary bruising and tiny bumps are common side effects of the procedure as a result of the puncture marks from the injection or injector device. Allergic reaction and skin infection may also be a side effect, but this happens very rarely.
The length of downtime needed following a procedure of skinboosters will depend on the injection technique that was used to administer the treatment:
The most commonly used brands of skinboosters in Singapore are:
Skinboosters and dermal fillers should not be mistaken as one and the same. Both fillers are made up of Hyaluronic Acid, however, the Hyaluronic Acid in skinboosters works differently from that of dermal fillers. The Hyaluronic Acid in skinboosters is more fluid and has no capacity to change the facial outline. It simply causes deep hydration in the skin. On the other hand, Hyaluronic Acid present in dermal fillers is able to bring volume to the skin resulting in smoothening of wrinkles and altering of the facial outline.
Patients are advised to avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medications before and after the skinboosters treatment.
The cost of Skinboosters in Singapore can range from $300 to $600 per syringe.
The factors that contribute to the cost of skinboosters are: