Regenerative
Skin Boosters (Profhilo & PDRN)
Skin boosters treat skin quality itself — hydration, elasticity, glow — rather than individual lines. They are the treatments behind the “glass skin” results that creams cannot reach.
Profhilo
An ultra-pure hyaluronic acid that spreads through the skin layer after injection at five points per side of the face, deeply hydrating and triggering remodelling of both collagen and elastin. Skin becomes firmer, bouncier, and visibly healthier over a course of two sessions a month apart.
PDRN (salmon DNA)
Polydeoxyribonucleotide, a regenerative molecule derived from salmon DNA, activates your skin's own repair pathways — improving fine lines, acne scarring, pigmentation, and overall resilience at the cellular level. A typical course is 3–4 monthly sessions, and it pairs powerfully with MNRF and laser treatments.
The Dr. Thaj approach
Boosters are placed by doctors, chosen to match your skin's actual deficit — hydration, elasticity, repair, or all three — and sequenced with your other treatments so each amplifies the next. Results build gradually and look like skin, not treatment.
Who it’s for — and who it isn’t
Boosters suit skin that looks tired, dull, dehydrated, or crepey — often from the mid-30s onward, and earlier for very dry or sun-stressed skin. They are the right first injectable for patients who want better skin rather than changed features. They do not lift sagging (see threads or HIFU), do not replace fillers for volume loss, and are deferred in pregnancy and active skin infection.
Your session, step by step
After cleansing and numbing cream, Profhilo is placed at five precise points per side of the face — small raised blebs that absorb and spread over 24–48 hours. PDRN is delivered as a series of micro-injections across the treatment zone. Sessions take 20–30 minutes; expect visible injection points for a day or two. No gym, saunas, or makeup on the area for 24 hours. Profhilo runs as 2 sessions a month apart; PDRN as 3–4 monthly sessions — and both pair naturally with MNRF or laser toning in a full skin-quality programme.
Boosters vs fillers vs vitamin drips
Fillers add structural volume in specific places; boosters improve the skin’s own quality everywhere they spread; oral supplements and drips act systemically with far less targeted evidence for skin texture. If your mirror complaint is “my skin looks tired” rather than “my cheeks have flattened,” boosters are usually the honest recommendation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between skin boosters and fillers?
Fillers add volume in specific spots; boosters improve the quality of the skin everywhere they spread — hydration, firmness, glow. Boosters will not lift or reshape; they make skin itself healthier.
Are the bumps after Profhilo normal?
Yes — the five injection points per side sit as small blebs for 24–48 hours while the product spreads. They are expected, not a complication, and settle on their own.
I'm vegetarian — should I know anything about PDRN?
PDRN is derived and purified from salmon DNA. If that matters to you personally or religiously, tell your doctor — Profhilo (non-animal hyaluronic acid) or other regenerative options can be planned instead.
Can skin boosters be combined with MNRF or laser?
Yes — it is one of the strongest combinations in modern dermatology: energy devices remodel collagen while boosters supply hydration and repair signals. The sequence and spacing are planned by your doctor.
What age should I start skin boosters?
There is no fixed age — the indication is skin condition, not birthdays. Dry, dull, or early-crepey skin in the 30s responds beautifully; excellent skin in the 20s does not need injectables, and we will say so.
How many sessions do Profhilo and PDRN need?
Profhilo: typically 2 sessions, a month apart, refreshed every 6–9 months. PDRN: usually 3–4 monthly sessions, with results that continue improving for up to 3 months after the course.
Is PDRN safe?
PDRN has an established safety profile and is widely used in regenerative dermatology. Reactions are typically limited to brief injection-point marks. It is administered only by doctors at our clinics.
When will I see results?
A hydration glow often within days; the deeper firmness and texture changes build over 4–12 weeks as collagen remodels.
What do skin boosters cost?
It depends on the product and course length your plan needs. The doctor explains the full cost upfront at consultation — before anything begins.
Talk to a doctor first
Every plan at Dr. Thaj Clinic starts with a doctor examining your skin — and its full cost explained upfront, before anything begins. 28 years of dermatology expertise, six branches across South India.
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