Collagen, accounting for 30% of all proteins, maintains skin elasticity and firmness, and is responsible for the adhesion and regeneration of cells that make up the connective tissue. From the age of 25, we lose approximately 1% of collagen annually, this combined with the deterioration in the quality of collagen fibers result in loss of volume, crepey skin, wrinkles and fine lines, and an aged appearance.
The injection of HTIC stimulates the natural repair and regrowth of connective tissue by boosting the production of fibroblasts and Type III Collagen, leading to noticeable improvements in skin texture and firmness. The formula is well-tolerated, making it a safe option for all.
Softens fine lines and wrinkles
Improves skin laxity
Improves appearance of acne scars and pores
Improves appearance of stretch marks
Enhances overall skin quality
Side effects are minimal. You may notice small bumps and redness at the injection sites, bruising may also occur. Usual activities may be resumed immediately after treatment.
For optimal results, it is recommended to have one session every two weeks for a total of four sessions. After the initial set of four sessions, you can maintain your results with a session every four to six months.
The treatment is a lot more comfortable than other injectables
due to the addition of lidocaine, which reduces pain. In addition,
numbing cream will be applied before treatment.
Injectable HTIC can be combined with the following:
Exosomes are tiny vesicles or “bubbles” released by various cells in the human body. They contain bioactive molecules such as growth factors, amino acids, lipids and peptides. These nanoparticles act as messengers and transmit signals to unhealthy cells, triggering them to regenerate. As ageing occurs, our skin cells shrink and exosomes deplete, exosome treatment allows fresh exosomes to swoop in to instruct skin cells to repair and regenerate. Depending on the signal transmitted, this results in an exponential increase in collagen and elastin, reduced pigment production, improved wound healing, and reduced inflammation. Skin becomes visibly plumper, firmer, brighter and smoother.
The exosomes we use at s.k.MED are extracted meticulously from botanical stem cells and processed using patented technology. The end product is highly purified, contains 49.2 billion particles, more than 1000 types of growth factors and regenerative proteins, and together with premier activators, ensures a holistic experience in skin rejuvenation.
The following six images depict the penetration of exosome nano particles into the skin over 24 hours.
Anti-inflammation
Potent antioxidant
Regeneration
Melanin modulation
The exosome treatment is performed alongside microneedling or laser therapy. These procedures create micro-channels in the skin which facilitate the penetration and absorption of the exosomes. In addition, exosomes work synergistically with the skin’s natural healing processes to maximise the benefits of the device-based treatments.
Exosome treatment addresses the following:
The treatment is virtually painless with numbing cream.
MicroLaserPeel removes the top layer of damaged skin. As skin heals, fresh cells grow and populate the treated area. The result is healthier-looking skin, often with improved texture, tone and colour.
Depending on the severity of the condition, results can be observed in one treatment. For maintenance, MicroLaserPeel can be done every 6-8 weeks.
Topical numbing cream will be applied pre-procedure. In addition, a cooling device will be used during procedure to reduce discomfort.
Immediately following the procedure, you may experience redness, mild swelling and a sensation resembling sunburn. The treated skin will peel within the next few days.
Depending on the depth of treatment, most patients feel comfortable enough to return to work within 3-4 days.
MicroLaserPeel can be combined with BBL for better brightening results or erbium YAG fractional laser for severe acne scars.
Profractional resurfacing erbium YAG laser creates thousands of controlled microchannels in the skin which are surrounded by areas of healthy, untreated skin.The zones of untreated skin invigorate the body’s natural wound healing cascade, while the treated areas stimulate production of new collagen and elastin. This treatment improves the appearance of acne scars, wrinkles, and textural or colour irregularities.
Immediately following the procedure, there will be redness, swelling, and a sensation resembling sunburn. The treated skin will scab and peel within a week. The application of aftercare products will aid with wound healing.
ProFractional can be combined with MicroLaserPeel to treat severe acne scars.
This treatment delivers lasting results and offers a holistic approach to skin rejuvenation, addressing multiple signs of ageing and skin concerns. Manufactured in South Korea, the injectable solution contains polynucleotides (PNs) that are derived from salmon DNA, which are known for their superior regenerative properties. The treatment boosts skin’s renewal ability, improves elasticity, and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
For scar treatment, we offer PNs in an injectable formula of thicker viscosity, specially formulated to target scars and enhance skin healing processes. The thicker texture lifts depressed scars, prevents them from collapsing, and initiates repair of scar tissue more effectively.
For the delicate eye area, we offer PNs in an injectable formula of lower viscosity, specially formulated to treat dark circles, wrinkles and puffiness. It is less viscous and softer compared to regular injectable PNs, therefore, more comfortable and a shortened downtime as it causes fewer bumps post-procedure.
Common post-treatment complications include redness, swelling and bruising. You may begin to notice gradual improvement 3-4 weeks after the first treatment, full results are observed after four treatment sessions.
A typical treatment program is made up of four initial syringes, with a syringe administered once every three weeks. Thereafter, one syringe every six months is recommended for maintenance.
Injectable polynucleotides is usually combined with subcision, TCA Cross, MicroLaserPeel and resurfacing erbium YAG laser as part of our scar revision treatment program.
TCA CROSS is the chemical reconstruction of skin scars using trichloroacetic acid (TCA). It is most often indicated for the treatment of atrophic acne scars, including icepick, rolling and boxcar scars. It is inexpensive and safe, but should be performed with other scar revision treatments for optimal results.
The procedure involves depositing precise small amounts of 70%-100% TCA right onto the surface of the atrophic scar. This causes a local inflammatory response which leads to the formation of collagen fibers, dermal thickening, and resultant cosmetic improvement in the appearance of acne scars.
TCA CROSS is usually combined with subcision, injectable polynucleotides, MicroLaserPeel and resurfacing erbium YAG laser as part of our scar revision treatment program.
Subcision is a simple in-office surgery for treatment of depressed acne scars. The principle of this procedure is to manually break down scar tissue that is anchoring the outer skin to the underlying deeper tissue. The release of the scar tissue and new collagen deposition lead to cosmetic improvement of the scars.
The number of treatment sessions required depends on the severity of the condition. 3 treatment sessions done once every 4 weeks suffice for the majority.
The procedure will be performed with local anaesthesia.
Subcision is safe. Common complications include bruising, redness and swelling. Aftercare advice will be given.
The redness and bruising typically resolves within 4-5 days.
Subcision is usually combined with MicroLaserPeel and ProFractional erbium YAG resurfacing laser to treat acne scars.