Although Injectable Moisturiser and dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid, they do not function the same way.
What’s the difference? Let’s find out more.
Contents
- 1 How does Injectable Moisturiser work?
- 2 Injectable Moisturiser
- 3 What do fillers do?
- 4 Since Injectable Moisturiser and fillers are both HAs, what’s the difference?
- 5 Injectable Moisturiser versus Fillers: Comparison, Review, Price
- 6 Is Injectable Moisturiser better than fillers?
- 7 How does Injectable Moisturiser lift differently from fillers?
- 8 Should Injectable Moisturiser be done before or after fillers? Or can it be done concurrently?
How does Injectable Moisturiser work?
Injectable Moisturiser
introduces a new category in the injectable market – bioremodelling. Using a patented (NAHYCO) technology that thermally stabilise Hyaluronic Acid without the use of chemical cross-linking agents, it is able to demonstrate the unique function of remodelling multi-layer skin tissue – from improving hydration status and texture of the skin to treating moderate skin laxity.
What do fillers do?
Conventional HA dermal fillers contain HA that aims to volumise – for example in the use of augmenting a certain feature like a more prominent chin, a higher nose. The use of fillers in anti-aging is mainly to replace the volume that we lose in the mid-face as age. This provides an instant lift.
Since Injectable Moisturiser and fillers are both HAs, what’s the difference?
The reason why they have different properties is due to the way that they are cross-linked and the molecular weight of HA.
Cross-linking
Injectable Moisturiser is stabilised with a patented thermal technology without the use of chemical bonds. This allows
- Low viscosity – it allows the product to have a high concentration of HA and yet ‘watery’ enough to spread 2cm from the injection point under the skin.
- Increase availability of Porfhilo to bind to water to provide deep hydration effects
HA fillers
- On the other hand, HA fillers are usually BDDE crosslinked to increase viscosity and G’ – which is important so that the fillers are to stay and shape and resist impacts of external pressure
Molecular weight
Injectable Moisturiser contains patented hybrid HA complexes of a combination of high and low molecular weight. Low molecular weight complex is responsible for binding to water, providing the hydration effects. Whereas High molecular weight complexes provides a stable HA architecture in the dermis that allows volumetric replacement – giving the ‘Lift’ effect. The different molecular weights penetrate to the different depts of the skin – from the dermis to the superficial adipose layer to kickstart collagen and elastin bioremodelling process. This collagen building process results in a natural lifting effect.
A dermal filler used to volumise an area usually contains high molecular weight HA cross-linked in BDDE. This will allow the filler to be higher in viscosity, more cohesive that will means that it will be structurally ‘harder’ to take the shape of the area where it ‘fills’. By structurally filling hollow areas where it fills
Injectable Moisturiser versus Fillers: Comparison, Review, Price
| Injectable Moisturiser | Dermal Fillers | |
| Ingredients | HA of different molecular weight 64mg/2mls per session | High molecular weight 20-24mg/ml per syringe |
| Cross-linking | Patented thermal NAHYCO technology | BDDE (Chemically) cross-linked |
| Hydration | +++ | – |
| Bio-remodelling/ Collagen stimulation | +++ | – |
| Radiance | + | – |
| Indication | Skin laxity for moderate sagginess ~40 years | Replace volume (of the midface for rejuvenation) |
| Treatment area | Lower face, neck, décolletage. Possible area of upper face, body parts like knee, hands | Usually for the volume replacement of the cheeks and mid face for rejuvenation. |
| Treatment regime | 2 sessions, 1 month apart | About once a year |
| Administration | BAP technique, 10 points | 1 or 2 point injection per treatment area |
| Downtime | Minimal swelling that resolves in ~2 hours | Minimal to no downtime |
| Pain | + | + |
| Cost/ Price | $1000-$1500/ session | ~ $800 per syringe |
Is Injectable Moisturiser better than fillers?
That will depend on what you are trying to achieve. They treat very different problems – by identifying the problem that you want to treat, one treatment will work better than the other.
How does Injectable Moisturiser lift differently from fillers?
Injectable Moisturiser lifts by stimulating collagen and elastin that improves the integrity and elasticity of the skin. As collagen is laid down gradually, the results will take weeks to show. It also requires 2 sessions for best results. However, unlike fillers, it is an anti-aging product that treats the source of aging and not the symptoms. Whereas a filler provides more drastic and instant results that treats the symptoms, it does not stimulate collagen. Fillers can result in unnatural appearance, which is not likely for Injectable Moisturiser as it does not lift by volumizing a certain area of the face.
Should Injectable Moisturiser be done before or after fillers? Or can it be done concurrently?
It is safe for Injectable Moisturiser to be done before or after fillers. Both Injectable Moisturiser and fillers contain HA and it is not likely that Injectable Moisturiser interacts with fillers and it is possible that these can be done concurrently. However, Injectable Moisturiser have advised against the use of Injectable Moisturiser and other products in the same area on the same day.
There are no studies to prove that Injectable Moisturiser can prolong the effects of HA fillers but it is possible as it increase collagen production which can potentially decrease the rate at which the fillers are resorbed. As they are both products that helps to lift and rejuvenate the skin, they work synergistically to enhance results.
For best results, please consult an expert doctor!
