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Injectable "Skin Boosters" in Aging Skin Rejuvenation: A Current Overview

  • Nark-Kyoung Rho (Department of Dermatology Center, Leaders Aesthetic Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Center) ;
  • Hyun-Seok Kim (Department of Plastic Surgery, Kim Hyun Seok Plastic Surgery Clinic) ;
  • Soo-Young Kim (Department of Plastic Surgery, Ichon Plastic Surgery Clinic) ;
  • Won Lee (Scientific Faculty of Minimal Invasive Plastic Surgery Association Seoul)
  • Received : 2024.01.07
  • Accepted : 2024.04.21
  • Published : 2024.11.15
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Abstract

Aging-related changes in the skin, such as dullness, dehydration, and loss of elasticity, significantly affect its appearance and integrity. Injectable "skin boosters," comprising various biological materials, have become increasingly prominent in addressing these issues, offering rejuvenation and revitalization. This review offers a comprehensive examination of these injectables, detailing their types, mechanisms of action, and clinical uses. It also evaluates the evidence for their effectiveness and safety in treating age-related skin alterations and other conditions. The goal is to provide an insightful understanding of injectable skin boosters in contemporary dermatological practice, summarizing the current state of knowledge.

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