Restylane Skinbooster

What It Is

Superficial injections of hyaluronic acid, vitamins, amino acids or other active ingredients to improve skin quality. This is not a volume-giving treatment, but focuses on improving the skin structure, moisture and elasticity from within.

Treatment Protocol

Initial Series:

• 2-3 treatments
• Interval: 2-4 weeks
• Effect: Gradual over 4-8 weeks

MAINTENANCE (Critical):

• Profhilo/Polynucleotides: Every 4-6 months
• Restylane Vital: Every 6-9 months
• Mesoestetic: Every 1-3 months
• Without maintenance: Effect decreases over 3-6 months

Specific Products:

PROFHILO:

• 2 treatments, 4 weeks apart
• 5 injection points per side
• Spreading effect in the skin
• Duration: 6 months
• Maintenance: Every 6 months

PROFHILO STRUCTURA:

• For more sagging skin than standard Profhilo
• Higher concentration
• 2 treatments

SCULPTRA:

• Poly-L-lactic acid
• Stimulates collagen gradually
• 2-3 treatments
• Effect develops over 3-6 months
• Duration: 12-24 months
• NOT immediate effect

HArmonyCa:

• Hybrid product (hyaluronic acid + calcium hydroxylapatite)
• Immediate fullness + long-term collagen stimulation
• 1-2 treatments
• Duration: 12-18 months

Procedure

1. Skin cleansing
2. Numbing cream (20-30 min) - optional
3. Marking of injection points
4. Injection with fine needles into the dermis (the top layer of the skin)
5. Multiple small injections over the entire area
6. Massage for even distribution (depending on product)

Duration

30-45 minutes

Pain Level

Low to moderate. Numbing cream may be used. Many small stings, but minimal discomfort. Some soreness afterwards.

Downtime

Minimal downtime:

• Small red dots (hours to 1-2 days)
• Small bruises possible (20-30%)
• Slight swelling (1-3 days)
• Social downtime: 0-2 days
• Can work the same day in most cases
• Makeup from the next day

Healing Time

Day 0-1: Small red dots, bumps (2-3 days), redness, possible slight swelling

Day 2-3: Bumps flatten out, redness subsides, possibly small bruises

Day 4-7: Mostly normalized, skin starts to look better

Week 2-4: Improvements in skin quality start to appear

Week 4-8: Gradual improvement continues, optimal effect is reached

Side Effects

Very common:

• Small bumps (2-3 days)
• Redness (hours to 1-2 days)
• Small bruises (15-30%)
• Slight swelling (1-3 days)

Common:

• Tenderness in the treatment area
• Small bruises lasting 5-7 days

Rare:

• Granulomas (inflammatory reaction - extremely rare)
• Infection (very rare)
• Allergic reaction

Aftercare

First 24 hours:

• Do not touch your face unnecessarily
• No makeup for the first 6-12 hours
• No heat (sauna, steam room, hot shower)
• No intense exercise
• No massage (unless instructed)

Week 1:

• Gentle skin care
• SPF 50+ daily
• Avoid aggressive products (retinol, AHA, BHA)
• No facials

After 1 week:

• Resume normal skin care gradually
• Still high SPF

Who Is This For

Best for:

• Dehydrated, tired skin
• Fine lines and texture issues
• Lack of radiance and luster
• Desire for improved skin quality
• Realistic expectations
• Willing to undergo a series of treatments and maintenance
• Want subtle, natural improvements

Who Is This Not For

NOT suitable for:

• NOT for volume loss (use fillers instead)
• NOT for deep wrinkles (use fillers or laser instead)
• Pregnancy/breastfeeding
• Active skin infection
• Unrealistic expectations of dramatic change
• Unwillingness to maintain

Important Information

REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS:

• Improves skin quality, NOT shape or volume
• Subtle effect
• Requires series + maintenance
• Best for dehydrated, tired skin
• Not dramatic transformation

Product types:

• SKINBOOSTERS (Hyaluronic acid): Restylane Vital, Profhilo, Seventy Hyal - deep hydration
• AMINO ACIDS AND PEPTIDES: Jalupro SuperHydro, Sunekos - stimulates collagen and elastin
• VITAMINS AND MINERALS: Mesoestetic series - antioxidants and brightening
• POLYNUCLEOTIDES (PN): Vitaran II, Pluryal - DNA fragments, anti-inflammatory, regeneration
• EXOSOMES: Latest technology - growth factors and signaling molecules

Contraindications

Absolute:

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Active skin infection in the treatment area
• Allergy to ingredients (hyaluronic acid, lidocaine, etc.)
• Keloid formation (relative)

Relative:

• Autoimmune diseases (discuss with doctor)
• Blood thinning medications (increased risk of bruising)
• Previous bad reaction to similar products

Warning Signs

Contact the clinic if you experience:

• Increasing redness and swelling after 48 hours
• Signs of infection (warmth, pus)
• Severe pain
• Harder nodules that do not go away
• Skin changes that worry you

Individual Variations

Wide variation in response:

Effect:

• Rapid response (30-40%): Visible improvement after 2-3 weeks
• Average (40-50%): Improvement after 4-6 weeks
• Slow (10-20%): Subtle effect after 6-8 weeks

Duration:

• Short (3-6 months): 30-40%
• Average (6-9 months): 40-50%
• Long (9-12 months): 10-20%

Factors that influence:

• Skin type and condition
• Age (younger skin lasts longer)
• Lifestyle (smoking, stress reduces duration)
• Skin care routines
• Sun exposure

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule:

• Profhilo/Polynucleotides: Every 4-6 months
• Restylane Vital: Every 6-9 months
• Mesoestetic: Every 1-3 months
• Sculptra: Every 12-24 months after initial series
• HArmonyCa: Every 12-18 months

Important:

• Regular maintenance is the key to long-lasting results
• Without maintenance, results will fade over 3-6 months
• First year often requires multiple treatments to build up results