SKINBOOSTER, Skin Hydration

Skinboosters help to rehydrate the skin and smooth out superficial fine lines.

Skinboosters, a special type of hyaluronic acid.

Skinboosters represent a specific category of hyaluronic acid . Specifically, they are non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid. The non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid in skinboosters helps to rehydrate and smooth the skin. In fact, the skinbooster molecule has the capacity to attract up to 100 times more water to the skin than its molecular weight.

Originally marketed by Galderma under the name Restylane Skinbooster , this injection is highly valued in aesthetic medicine. Skinbooster injections performed on the face, décolleté, or hands have a genuine regenerative effect. The effect is less prolonged than with traditional hyaluronic acid.

The establishment of a skinbooster treatment It allows you to have smoother, more hydrated, and more radiant skin. We very frequently incorporate skinbooster injections into our expert protocols and treatments. RIVIERAclinic.

What is the principle behind the skinbooster treatment?

   Skinboosters are the latest concept in aesthetic medicine. Our approach focuses on superficial action. This action is combined with stimulation of the skin tissue and also offers a degree of anti-aging benefits. We have become accustomed to using skinboosters for very fine lines that cannot be corrected with traditional, overly voluminous hyaluronic acid fillers.

However, the primary purpose of skinboosters remains to treat the skin's appearance by smoothing fine lines and surface imperfections through a skin hydration mechanism. There is no overcorrection effect, and this treatment does not weigh down the treated area. Thus, facial features are not altered. We always achieve a very natural result with a healthy, fresh, and somewhat dynamic appearance. We also consider it preventative, as skin hydration helps maintain firmness in younger patients.

This is a perfect preventative measure for people in their 30s whose skin is stressed or overstimulated. For more mature skin, a denser skinbooster injection can be administered deeper, but still within the superficial layer of the skin, to plump the dermis. Thus, skinboosters provide relief when the skin shows signs of fatigue, neglected stress, or slight wrinkles.

It should be noted that hydration and stimulation also help to protect against external aggressions such as micro-pollution, the sun (heliodermia is very common in Switzerland) or the cold.

Skinbooster, who is this cosmetic medicine procedure for?

         As you've probably gathered, it's possible to use skinboosters in your thirties, but also later in life. While in your thirties it's a preventative and protective measure, later on, skinboosters help hydrate and regenerate the skin, giving it a more youthful appearance. It's also worth noting that after menopause, this treatment becomes particularly beneficial as the skin tends to be drier, more stressed, and duller.

The skinbooster will thus correct this issue. The skinbooster is also particularly beneficial during seasonal changes to protect against variations in skin condition, whether it be winter skin stress due to the cold or the first signs of sun exposure.

Which areas can be treated with these injections?

The skin booster stimulates the skin, repairs fine lines, and smooths the skin, making it ideal for use primarily on the face. However, the neck and décolleté are also excellent areas for skin boosters. The skin in these areas is generally thinner, and its texture can be improved with several skin booster treatments.

Furthermore, the neck and décolleté are areas that are usually difficult to treat with other hyaluronic acids, which can leave a raised area when the syringe or cannula is inserted. Finally, the hands, which often show signs of aging, can be effectively plumped and hydrated with this treatment.

For both hands and décolleté, a combined treatment with the PicoSure laser to remove age spots can be perfectly performed. Generally, we separate these two treatments by a few days. The laser treatment can be performed, followed a few days later by skinbooster injections.

Treatment protocol. 

          There are many different skinbooster formulations depending on the brand and laboratory. Furthermore, skinboosters have been divided into two categories: a skinbooster for the last millimeter of surface area that rehydrates but provides no density, and an intermediate skinbooster that must be injected slightly deeper to provide firmer support.

This involves administering an injection every 3 to 4 weeks, for a total of 3 to 4 injections. This is why purchasing a package deal for this treatment can be advantageous. Since the skinbooster's effects last 4 to 6 months, two maintenance sessions are recommended each year. After one year, the protocol must be repeated. It's worth noting, however, that over the years, there is a significant cumulative effect from the treatments, and the visible results are maintained for a longer period.

        Therefore, Vital Light skinboosters, Vital skinboosters, Stylage Hydro, and Stylage Hydromax could become essential in your skin beautification or prevention strategy, as well as for those finishing touches when you have hyaluronic acid injections done by Dr. Smarrito both on the face, hands, décolletage and sometimes even on the lips.

The cost of treatment starts at CHF 500. Ideally, a course of 2 to 5 sessions is recommended. A detailed quote will be provided during your consultation, based on the number of areas treated, the number of sessions required, and the desired effect, which will determine the skin booster product used.

Feel free to contact Dr.'s office Smarrito who performs these injections himself in his office in Lausanne or Vevey.

References:

Current Concepts in the Use of Small-Particle Hyaluronic Acid.