Introduction to skin hydration boosters
With the passage of time, skin can become dry, and fine lines and wrinkles may appear. Skin hydration boosters are a type of aesthetic treatment used to increase skin hydration, improve skin elasticity, and reduce fine lines. As with any aesthetic treatment, the decision to receive skin boosters treatment should be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare practitioner.
Why skin hydration boosters?
Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of your skin that keeps it hydrated and soft. With age, or due to a harsh environment, the hyaluronic acid content in your skin may decrease, and your skin may lose some of its elasticity and hydration.
Skin hydration boosters restore the natural composition of your skin. It boosts skin elasticity and a reduction of skin roughness. Your skin becomes smooth and hydrated for a refreshed and healthy look.
TREATMENT AREAS
Skin hydration boosters are used to increase skin hydration in areas that have lost elasticity or where fine lines and wrinkles have started to appear. They are also used to improve skin imperfections, such as those caused by atrophic (depressed) acne scars. Skin hydration boosters can be used to refresh the skin on the face, neck, décolletage and hands.
TREATMENT AREAS
Skin hydration boosters are used to increase skin hydration in areas that have lost elasticity or where fine lines and wrinkles have started to appear. They are also used to improve skin imperfections, such as those caused by atrophic (depressed) acne scars. Skin hydration boosters can be used to refresh the skin on the face, neck, décolletage and hands.
The treatment
A typical program using skin hydration boosters involves three treatment sessions, two to four weeks apart. In some cases, improvement may be seen after the initial session, but the full effects are typically not visible until after the last session. The effects of treatment may still be visible 12 months after the initial treatment, depending on the treatment area, the product used and the characteristics of the individual.
After the initial treatments, medical practitioners may recommend a maintenance treatment every six months to ensure lasting results.
As with all medicines, skin boosters treatment can cause side effects. Your registered healthcare practitioner should inform you of these potential risks, as well as any side effects and contraindications prior to treatment. You should also ask to see the Patient Information leaflet and Aftercare brochure provided to practitioners. Please note that the information on this website does not in any way replace the professional advice of the treating healthcare practitioner.
Skin hydration boosters are medical devices that are classified for professional use only and must be administered by qualified healthcare practitioners.
HOW IT WORKS
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that has a unique ability to bind water. It keeps your body tissues soft, hydrated and flexible.
Natural hyaluronic acid in the body quickly forms and degrades (in 24-48 hours). Galderma has used stabilization technologies that delay degradation by cross-linking the hyaluronic acid molecules. This way, the skin hydration boosters will form small “reservoirs” of moisture beneath the skin surface that will give you long-lasting hydration and radiance.
Skin hydration boosters are used to restore skin hydro-balance, improve skin structure and improve the elasticity of the skin. The below gallery shows examples of how patients appeared before and after treatment with skin hydration boosters.
Before & After
- Dermal fillers: cheeks, smile lines and lips;
- Skin hydration boosters: cheeks.
- Individual results may vary.
- Skin hydration boosters: décolletage.
- Individual results may vary.
- Skin hydration boosters: forehead, cheeks, smile lines and lines around the mouth.
- Individual results may vary.
- Skin hydration boosters: cheeks and smile lines.
- Individual results may vary.
FAQs
How should I prepare before my consultation?
Skin hydration boosters are medical devices classified for professional use only and you will always have a consultation with a healthcare practitioner prior to your first treatment. Think through what you want to achieve and any questions you may have. You will also be asked about your medical history. When you leave your consultation, you should feel well informed about skin hydration boosters and you should know what results to expect.
What should I think about when choosing a clinic?
In Singapore, only qualified health practitioners may administer skin hydration boosters. Your skin boosters treatment should be performed in a registered clinic that provides privacy and is spotlessly clean. You can always request to see training certificates and insurance certificates to ensure that your healthcare practitioner has received the appropriate training and is insured for the treatment.
Who is qualified to administer treatments with skin hydration boosters?
Only qualified healthcare practitioners may perform treatments with skin hydration boosters. You may check with the clinic or the healthcare provider for the necessary qualification.
What should I expect from my chosen healthcare practitioner?
Your healthcare practitioner should provide you with comprehensive information and give you a detailed explanation regarding your treatment.
This is what you should expect:
- Information about the possibilities and limitations of the treatment.
- Information about possible side effects and precautions for treatment.
- Information about the cost of the treatment and maintenance treatments.
Who should not have a treatment with skin hydration boosters?
Patients with a known allergy to any ingredient in skin hydration booster products (including anaesthetic agents) should not undergo treatment, nor should patients with bleeding disorders, or active skin disease such as inflammation, infection or tumours in or near the area to be treated. Discuss side effects, warnings and precautions with your healthcare practitioner before treatment with skin hydration boosters.
If you have deep wrinkles and folds, another treatment could be more beneficial for you. Your healthcare practitioner can advise what treatment will give you the best results for your situation.
Please note that skin hydration boosters are generally recommended for people who are 18 years or older.
Can I have a treatment with skin hydration boosters if I am pregnant?
Skin hydration boosters have not been tested for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Skin insights
Other treatment options
Aesthetic science provides a range of potential treatments to help individuals address concerns such as skin ageing and facial imbalances, and to create unique looks. A wide selection of dermal fillers allow aesthetic practitioners to refine facial features and to fill lines and wrinkles. Meanwhile anti-wrinkle injections, skin hydration boosters and collagen stimulators may be used to address the signs of skin and facial ageing.
The decision to use any aesthetic treatment should be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare practitioner.
RELAX
Anti-wrinkle injections may be used to relax the muscles of the face and reduce the prominence of lines and wrinkles.
REFINE
Dermal fillers may be used to refine facial features by lifting and shaping contours, filling lines and wrinkles, and creating volume.
RENEW
Collagen stimulators may be used to renew skin thickness and firmness and correct shallow to deep wrinkles and folds.