In this article you will learn:

How to get more hydrated skin and improved skin elasticity with hyaluronic acid
Why you need stabilised hyaluronic acid for a long-lasting effect on skin quality
The results of Restylane^® SKIN BOOSTERS™ in clinical studies
What patients think about Restylane^® SKINBOOSTERS™
Before and after images of treatments with Restylane^® SKINBOOSTERS™

Maybe you’ve heard about skinbooster treatments and that they can improve your skin quality and skin elasticity?^1-4 Or maybe the concept of a skinbooster treatment is new to you. In any case, the idea that we need to boost our skin is perhaps not an odd statement. Many of us live in an environment that can have a visibly negative effect on our skin. Dry indoor climates, soaps and detergents, stress, poor diet (maybe your intention was to eat healthily but with all the stress it didn’t work out that way), excessive sun exposure – our skin has to cope with a lot on a daily basis. Add to that the fact that none of us are getting younger!

All of these factors can lead to dehydrated skin, with reduced skin elasticity, and the skin starts lacking the healthy glow that it once had.^5,6

Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ is an injectable treatment that provides hydration from within, below the skin surface, to gradually restore skin elasticity and skin quality.^1-4 The treatment is tailored for skin that looks aged, or that feels dry or rough.^1,3,4

It can be difficult to achieve hydrated skin by treating the skin surface. Likewise, you might belong to those who drink a lot of water but still feel your skin is dehydrated and rough and that your skin elasticity is not what it used to be.

Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ helps restore the natural composition of the skin with injections of hyaluronic acid below the skin surface, for deeply hydrated skin and improved skin elasticity.^1-4

Do you want to talk to an expert about your skin quality and how to get more hydrated skin?

Hyaluronic acid, HA, is a water-loving molecule that provides hydration underneath the skin’s surface to the structure between the skin cells. Hyaluronic acid naturally decreases as we age – leading to decreased skin volume and an increased tendency for wrinkles and skin laxity. Hyaluronic acid is a key component for healthy hydrated skin and skin elasticity that gives you a fresh, natural radiance.^1-4

Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ is an injectable treatment that does not fill or volumise. It contains microdroplets of stabilised hyaluronic acid to build the foundation for more hydrated skin. Unlike natural hyaluronic acid, stabilised hyaluronic acid lasts much longer and effects can last for several months.⁷

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that occurs naturally in our bodies. It is actually a polysaccharide, a sugar molecule, that forms long chains that quickly form and degrade, in one to two days. Hyaluronic acid keeps our body tissues – not least our skin – hydrated, flexible, and soft.

When non-stabilised hyaluronic has been injected into the skin, scientists have noticed that it quickly disappears. When stabilised hyaluronic acid is injected it stays in the skin for much longer and gives a much more long-lasting effect.⁷

A commonly used method to stabilise hyaluronic acid is by creating cross-links between the long hyaluronic acid molecule chains. This way, the hyaluronic acid molecules form a network that the body’s own enzymes can’t break down as quickly as non-stabilised hyaluronic acid. Still, the molecule is very close to natural hyaluronic acid in the body. In fact, the stabilised hyaluronic acid in Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS is more similar to the composition of natural hyaluronic acid than any other- cross-linked hyaluronic acid filler on the market.^8,9

When Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS has been tested in clinical studies, it has been shown to restore the natural composition of the skin by boosting skin hydration and improving skin elasticity.^1-4 In other words, there is scientific evidence that this is a treatment that really improves skin quality.^1-4

For an aesthetic treatment, Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS has a very solid scientific foundation. Studies show that the treatment refreshes the appearance of aging skin on the face and hands.^1-4 More specifically, the studies have shown that Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS:

- Improves skin elasticity^1-3
- Decreases skin roughness^2-4
- Improves skin hydration⁴ 

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Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ contains lidocaine, a local anesthetic that helps reduce most of the discomfort. Your healthcare practitioner can also apply a local anesthetic on the skin surface before the treatment.

Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ improves skin quality for real.^1-4 If you want real results you have to respect that your skin needs some time. The great thing about Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ is that it is a simple three treatment program, 4 weeks apart, to get that lasting, radiant, hydrated skin.^3,4,12

After this you just need a single maintenance treatment every 4-6 months. Say hello to hydrated skin!
 

After the treatment you might experience some discomfort such as redness, swelling, pain, itching, bruising and tenderness at the treatment site. The described discomfort is the side effect expected after a treatment. They are usually mild and disappear after a few days to one week.¹³ Your healthcare practitioner will give you advice on how to take care of your skin after the treatment. Typically, they will advise you that you can go back to work directly, but avoid applying makeup the first 24 hours after treatment.

As already mentioned, Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ has been thoroughly investigated in several clinical studies. The treatment has been shown to improve skin quality, giving you a more hydrated skin with better skin elasticity.^1-4 Of course, treatment results vary from person to person, but here are some of the benefits that study investigators and patients have noticed in the studies:

– Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ helps restore the natural composition of the skin by boosting skin hydration, and improving skin elasticity.^1-4
– It provides a long-lasting effect with more hydrated skin and improved skin elasticity.^1-3
– Study Investigators noted that Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ gave a smoother, more radiant looking skin.^3,4,12

More than 80% thought that the treatment improved their self-esteem.¹² So, not only can the treatment give you a more hydrated skin that is smoother with improved skin elasticity.^1-4 It has also been shown that it can make you feel better about yourself.^1,12 Taking care of your skin and improving skin quality can in other words be important for many reasons.
 

Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ can of course be combined with other cosmetic injectable products, when used in different facial areas during the treatment session. It can also be combined with, for example, filler treatments. To learn more about your treatment possibilities, we recommend that you consult a qualified healthcare practitioner to learn what is most suitable for you. 

This is what the results could look like for you.

(Individual results vary based on factors such as original skin quality and age.)

Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ is a simple and effective treatment if you want a boost for more hydrated skin, improved skin elasticity, and radiance.^1-3,10 Book a consultation today with your healthcare practitioner to learn more about what Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ can do for you.

Remember to always consult a healthcare practitioner who has appropriate qualifications for your treatment.

1. Gubanova EI et al. Poster. Injections of stabilized hyaluronic acid with a sharp needle compared with a blunt microcannula for facial skin rejuvenation. IMCAS, Paris, 2015. 
2. Gubanova EI et al. J Drugs Dermatol 2015;14(3):288–98. 
3. Kerscher M et al. Dermatol Surg 2008;34(5):720–6. 
4. Wu Y et al. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2020;19:1627–35. 
5. Finn CJ et al. Dermatol Surg 2003;29(5):450–455. 
6. Matsubara et al. Skin Res Technol 2012;18(1):29–35. 
7. Williams S et al. J Cosmet Dermatol 2009;8:216-225. 
8. Kablik J et al. Dermatol Surg. 2009;35:302-312. 
9. Edsman K et al. Dermatol Surg 2012;38:1170-1179. 
10. Data on File (MA-33110). 
11. Data on File (MA-39929). 
12. Dierickx C et al. Dermatol Surg 2018;44 Suppl 1:S10-S18.