At Dr Hans Clinics, we use Hydromax for patients who want:
- Smoother skin
- Better hydration
- Reduced crepiness
- Subtle firming
- A healthier, denser skin appearance
- Natural results, not filler look
Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid Skin Booster at Dr Hans Clinics
Hydromax (Stylage® HydroMax Skin3 Complex) is a cross-linked hyaluronic acid skin booster designed to improve skin hydration, elasticity, fine lines, and overall skin quality without adding volume.
What Is Hydromax?
Hydromax is a 12.5 mg/ml hyaluronic acid injectable gel composed of :
● Cross-linked hyaluronic acid
● Free high molecular weight hyaluronic acid
● Sorbitol-enriched phosphate buffer
This combination is referred to as the Skin3 Complex
Unlike purely non-cross-linked skin boosters, Hydromax contains cross-linked HA, which increases tissue persistence and structural support.
It is injected into the deep dermis or dermo-hypodermal junction depending on technique.
● Cross-linked hyaluronic acid
● Free high molecular weight hyaluronic acid
● Sorbitol-enriched phosphate buffer
This combination is referred to as the Skin3 Complex
Unlike purely non-cross-linked skin boosters, Hydromax contains cross-linked HA, which increases tissue persistence and structural support.
It is injected into the deep dermis or dermo-hypodermal junction depending on technique.
How Does Hydromax Work?
Hydromax is marketed as targeting three skin layers:
● Epidermis
● Dermo-epidermal junction (DEJ)
● Dermis
● Epidermis
● Dermo-epidermal junction (DEJ)
● Dermis
Preclinical laboratory data on reconstructed aged skin models demonstrated increased expression of:
● Ceramides
● Aquaporin-3
● Dermis
● Filaggrin
● Collagen type I
● Emilin-1
● Collagen type XVII
● Ki67
● Aquaporin-3
● Dermis
● Filaggrin
● Collagen type I
● Emilin-1
● Collagen type XVII
● Ki67
In simple terms, the laboratory model showed markers linked to:
● Barrier function
● Water transport
● Epidermal renewal
● Collagen structure
● Elastic fibre support
Important : These are preclinical lab findings, not large independent randomised human trials. We explain this clearly to patients.
● Water transport
● Epidermal renewal
● Collagen structure
● Elastic fibre support
Important : These are preclinical lab findings, not large independent randomised human trials. We explain this clearly to patients.
What Does That Mean Clinically?
In small clinical and workshop-based data (2024):
● Cheek wrinkles reduced after 2 sessions
● Moisturisation significantly increased
● 80 – 90% patient satisfaction
● GAIS improvement reported by evaluators and subjects
Reported durability : 6 – 9 months depending on skin and lifestyle
● Cheek wrinkles reduced after 2 sessions
● Moisturisation significantly increased
● 80 – 90% patient satisfaction
● GAIS improvement reported by evaluators and subjects
Reported durability : 6 – 9 months depending on skin and lifestyle
Realistically?
● You will not look different.
● You will look better.
● Skin appears smoother, fresher, more hydrated.
Subtle, not dramatic.
● You will look better.
● Skin appears smoother, fresher, more hydrated.
Subtle, not dramatic.
What Areas Can Be Treated?
● Cheeks
● Lower face
● Neck
● Décolleté
● Hands
● Perioral lines
● Accordion lines
● Lower face
● Neck
● Décolleté
● Hands
● Perioral lines
● Accordion lines
At Dr Hans Clinics, we individualise the approach depending on:
● Skin thickness
● Age
● Degree of laxity
● Fine line pattern
● Treatment goals
Subtle, not dramatic.
● Age
● Degree of laxity
● Fine line pattern
● Treatment goals
Subtle, not dramatic.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Hydromax is suitable for :
● Early skin laxity
● Crepey texture
● Dull skin
● Mild fine lines
● Dehydrated skin
● Post-weight-loss skin thinning
● Patients wanting improvement without filler volume
● Early skin laxity
● Crepey texture
● Dull skin
● Mild fine lines
● Dehydrated skin
● Post-weight-loss skin thinning
● Patients wanting improvement without filler volume
It is especially useful in patients who :
Hydromax is suitable for :
● Do not want facial volume
● Want natural improvement
● Have previously had filler but now want refinement
● Do not want facial volume
● Want natural improvement
● Have previously had filler but now want refinement
Who Is NOT Suitable?
Hydromax is not ideal if :
● You have significant skin laxity requiring structural lift
● You expect dramatic tightening
● You need volume restoration
● You want deep wrinkle correction
● You want a “one session miracle”
● You have significant skin laxity requiring structural lift
● You expect dramatic tightening
● You need volume restoration
● You want deep wrinkle correction
● You want a “one session miracle”
Honest view :
● Profhilo spreads widely but lacks cross-linking, so durability may be shorter.
● Volite is more intradermal hydration focused.
● Vital requires 3 sessions.
● Hydromax sits between hydration and dermal support.
● Volite is more intradermal hydration focused.
● Vital requires 3 sessions.
● Hydromax sits between hydration and dermal support.
No product is universally “better”.
It depends on indication.
Why We Use Hydromax at Dr Hans Clinics
We use it when:
Skin needs density without filler
• Fine crepiness is present
• Barrier dysfunction is obvious
• You want natural, subtle improvement
Why We Use Hydromax at Dr Hans Clinics
We use it when:
Skin needs density without filler
• Fine crepiness is present
• Barrier dysfunction is obvious
• You want natural, subtle improvement
Evidence & Expectations
Let’s be very clear.
Evidence includes :
● Preclinical reconstructed skin model data
● Small clinical and workshop-based patient cohorts.
● Practitioner surveys.
There are currently no large independent RCTs comparing Hydromax head-to-head in high-quality trials.
Evidence includes :
● Preclinical reconstructed skin model data
● Small clinical and workshop-based patient cohorts.
● Practitioner surveys.
There are currently no large independent RCTs comparing Hydromax head-to-head in high-quality trials.
Results vary
Improvements are:
● Subtle
● Progressive
● Natural
If you want dramatic lifting, this is not it.
● Subtle
● Progressive
● Natural
If you want dramatic lifting, this is not it.
Safety
Hydromax is :
• CE marked Class III medical device
• Based on hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring molecule
• Reversible with hyaluronidase
Common side effects :
• Redness
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Tenderness
Rare risks (as with all injectables) :
• Vascular occlusion
• Infection
• Nodules
Downtime: usually 24 – 48 hours mild swelling
• CE marked Class III medical device
• Based on hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring molecule
• Reversible with hyaluronidase
Common side effects :
• Redness
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Tenderness
Rare risks (as with all injectables) :
• Vascular occlusion
• Infection
• Nodules
Downtime: usually 24 – 48 hours mild swelling
Safety
| Hydromax is | Common side effects | Rare risks (as with all injectables) |
|---|---|---|
|
CE marked Class III medical device |
Redness |
Vascular occlusion |
|
Based on hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring molecule |
Swelling |
Infection |
|
Reversible with hyaluronidase |
Bruising & Tenderness |
Nodules |
Downtime: usually 24 – 48 hours mild swelling
Treatment Protocol at Dr Hans Clinics
Standard protocol based on manufacturer guidance :
• 2 sessions
• 4 weeks apart
• Maintenance every 6 months
Typical dose:
• 1 ml per side of face per session
• Neck: 1 – 2 ml
• Hands: 1 – 3 ml total
Techniques:
• Cannula fanning
• Linear threading
• Multipoint microinjections
Depth : Deep dermis or dermo-hypodermal junction .
Treatment Protocol at Dr Hans Clinics
|
Standard protocol based on manufacturer guidance |
Typical dose | Techniques |
|---|---|---|
|
2 sessions |
1 ml per side of face per session |
Cannula fanning |
|
4 weeks apart |
Neck: 1–2 ml |
Linear threading |
|
Maintenance every 6 months |
Hands: 1–3 ml total |
Multipoint microinjections |
Depth : Deep dermis or dermo-hypodermal junction
Hydromax vs Profhilo vs Other Skin Boosters
Below is a simplified, honest comparison.
| Feature | Hydromax | Profhilo | Volite | Restylane Vital |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 sessions |
HA Type |
Cross-linked +
free HA |
Non-cross-linke
d hybrid HA |
Cross-linked HA |
|
Concentration |
12.5 mg/ml
|
32 mg/ml |
12 mg/ml |
20 mg/ml |
|
Longevity |
6 – 9 months |
~4 – 6 months |
Up to 9 months |
Up to 12
months after 3
sessions |
|
Sessions |
2 Sessions
|
2 Sessions
|
Often 1 |
3 Sessions
|
|
Injection Depth |
Deep dermis /
junction |
Superficial
dermis / subcut |
Intradermal
|
Dermal |
|
Main Focus |
Barrier +
renewal +
dermal density |
Bio-remodelling |
Hydration + fine
lines |
Hydration +
smoothness |
|
Volume Effect |
No volumisation |
No volumisation |
Minimal |
Slight structural
feel |
Depth : Deep dermis or dermo-hypodermal junction
FAQs
When will I see results?
Hydration improvement can be visible within 2 – 3 weeks. Best results are typically after the second session
How long does Hydromax last?
On average 6 – 9 months
Longevity depends on:
• Smoking
• Sun exposure
• Metabolism
• Skin quality baseline
Longevity depends on:
• Smoking
• Sun exposure
• Metabolism
• Skin quality baseline
Does Hydromax add volume?
No. It is not a volumising filler.
Is it painful?
Mild discomfort.
Topical anaesthetic is used.
Cannula techniques reduce trauma.
Can it be combined with Profhilo?
Yes, but not usually necessary.
We choose one based on your skin indication.
Can it treat under-eyes?
Not first choice. Under-eyes require careful assessment and often different products.
Can it treat neck crepiness?
Yes, particularly mild to moderate crepiness.
Is Hydromax better than Profhilo?
There is no universal “better”.
- Hydromax may offer:
• Slightly more structural persistence
• Slightly longer duration
• More dermal support - Profhilo may offer:
• Greater diffusion
• Simpler BAP technique
- Hydromax may offer:
Choice depends on skin.
Is this collagen induction therapy?
Not in the same category as Sculptra or Radiesse.
It is HA-based dermal optimisation.
Hydromax London - Book a Consultation
If you are looking for:
- Natural skin improvement
- No filler face
- Evidence-based approach
- Honest discussion about realistic outcomes
Book a consultation at Dr Hans Clinics London.
We treat the problem, not sell the product.