| Dr. Pratiksha Jain
Many patients spend heavily on topical creams in an attempt to change their skin structure. Because the skin acts as a barrier, profound changes require treatments that reach below the surface. Skin Boosters like Profhilo and Viscoderm provide hydration and structural support that surface products cannot achieve.
Topical moisturizers do not rebuild collagen
The skin's primary function is to protect internal organs. Most active ingredients in topical skincare cannot penetrate the stratum corneum, the dead outer layer of skin, to reach the dermis.
Fibroblast cells, which manufacture collagen and elastin, live in the dermis. Moisturizers hydrate the dead cells on the surface. To stimulate collagen and elastin production, treatments must bypass the barrier and deliver ingredients directly to the living tissue.
Skin boosters differ from traditional fillers
Traditional dermal fillers use heavily cross-linked hyaluronic acid to stay in place and build volume. Skin boosters use hyaluronic acid that is free from chemical cross-linking agents.
When injected into the dermis, skin boosters spread evenly instead of sitting in a lump. They do not alter facial contours or add volume. They restore hydration to the tissue.
Bioremodeling with Profhilo
Introducing high-concentration hyaluronic acid into the dermis achieves what clinicians call bioremodeling. The HA hydrates the tissue, which smooths fine lines. Over several weeks, it stimulates fibroblast cells to synthesize four types of collagen (types I, III, IV, and VII) and elastin.
Drinking water and skin hydration
Systemic hydration supports overall health, but it is an inefficient way to treat dry skin. The body distributes drinking water to vital organs first. As we age, natural hyaluronic acid levels drop, which reduces the skin's ability to retain moisture.
Skin boosters deliver moisture-binding molecules directly to the dermal layer, bypassing this internal distribution network.
Starting a clinical plan
Book a consultation at Metphi Clinic to evaluate whether a bioremodeling plan fits your anatomy.
Author
Dr Pratiksha Jain (MBBS, PGDCC, PGDM)
Dr Pratiksha has over 11 years of experience in cosmetology and is currently the Medical Head at Metphi Clinic.