From facials and skincare products to medical aesthetic procedures, the market is brimming with options for achieving radiant skin. Among these, skin boosters have emerged as a popular choice for enhancing skin hydration and overall texture. Designed to deliver long-lasting moisture beneath the skin’s surface, they offer rejuvenation that goes beyond traditional topical products and facials.
In this guide, we’ll break down what Skin Boosters are, how they work, and what you can expect from these treatments.
Not to be confused with the cosmetic product, medical grade skin boosters are meant to be injected rather than applied. Skin Boosters contain a sugar molecule called hyaluronic acid, or H.A. in short.
H.A. is a naturally occurring molecule in our skin, and one of its functions is to bind water to keep our skin hydrated. However, with the ageing process, the quality of the H.A. in our skin deteriorates. Over time, skin loses its glow and suppleness and develops fine lines.
Skin Boosters are designed to be injected intradermally either via manual injections or assisted by an injector device. Once in place, it soaks up water like a sponge and continues to hold it in place.
While skin boosters and dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid, their functions differ significantly. Dermal fillers are used to add volume, reshape facial contours, and smooth deep wrinkles. They target areas like the cheeks, lips, and under-eye hollows, providing structural support and enhancing facial features.
On the other hand, skin booster treatment focuses on overall skin health, improving texture, hydration, and elasticity. Think of fillers as sculptors, while skin boosters act as moisturisers within the skin.
Exceptional moisture retention: Hyaluronic acid can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, making it highly effective for deep hydration, providing long lasting hydration that topical products cannot achieve
Plump skin: Boosted hydration helps plump the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines.
Improves skin tone: Hyaluronic acid enhances overall skin tone, giving it a dewy, radiant look.
Stimulates collagen production: Hyaluronic acid boosts collagen production, improving skin’s firmness and elasticity over time.
Smoother, more resilient skin: The combined effects of hydration and collagen stimulation result in smoother, more resilient, youthful-looking skin with a natural glow.
Hyaluronic acid skin boosters work by delivering hyaluronic acid directly into the dermis—the layer beneath the skin’s surface where hydration and collagen production occur.
Once injected, the H.A. attracts and holds moisture, effectively hydrating the skin from the inside out. This process enhances the skin’s ability to retain water and improves its elasticity, texture, and radiance.
The results typically become visible within a few days to a week post-treatment, with full effects noticeable after multiple sessions, as recommended by your medical professional.
Anyone who wants deep hydration of the skin, refined texture, and improved overall appearance without undergoing invasive treatments is the ideal candidate for hyaluronic acid skin boosters.
They are particularly suited for individuals noticing early signs of ageing, such as wrinkles, dullness, and loss of skin elasticity. Those who suffer from dehydrated skin due to environmental factors, like sun exposure or pollution, will also benefit.
Hyaluronic acid skin boosters can effectively address a variety of skin concerns, including:
As with any injectable treatment in Singapore, hyaluronic acid skin boosters come with some minor risks. However, they are generally considered safe when administered by a qualified professional.
Common side effects are slight redness, swelling, and bruising at the point of injection, but these typically subside within a few days.
Allergic reactions or infections rarely occur, though these risks can be minimised with proper care and professional expertise.
Skin boosters have various benefits but do not address all skin concerns. If you are dealing with multiple signs of ageing, there are a few limitations of skin boosters you should be aware of:
Understanding what skin boosters can and cannot do will help set realistic expectations and guide decisions about complementary treatments.
As individual needs, expectations, and concerns vary, there’s no one-size fits all Skin Booster treatment in Singapore. Speak to your preferred healthcare professional for an individualised assessment to learn more about the price and pick the best product for your needs!
P.S. Another similar product called Rejuran Healer from South Korea has been making waves in the Skin Booster sphere. But that’s a story for another time!
[06 Aug 2018] A blog post by Dr. Kelvin Chua
Dr Kelvin Chua started his surgical training in Australia, teaching for several years in the hospitals, and spent time in dermatology and surgical rotations.
Over the course of 15 years, Kelvin has since performed more than 1,000 successful cases of liposuction procedures and Botox and filler treatments under his belt. With a keen interest in non-invasive facial contouring and lifting techniques as well as liposuction for body contouring procedures, he also performs HIFU, Thermage FLX, Fractional CO2 laser, Radiofrequency, hair loss management & treatment, as well as moles and lumps removal.
With a strong passion for inspiring others through teaching, Kelvin is a motivational speaker at Republic Polytechnic, an appointed trainer for aesthetic institutions and cosmeceutical companies, and is a mentor to aspiring aesthetic doctors.
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