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.
This is not a volumising filler. It is a skin quality treatment.
| 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
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 .
|
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
| 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
Hydration improvement can be visible within 2 – 3 weeks. Best results are typically after the second session
On average 6 – 9 months
Longevity depends on:
• Smoking
• Sun exposure
• Metabolism
• Skin quality baseline
No. It is not a volumising filler.
Mild discomfort.
Topical anaesthetic is used.
Cannula techniques reduce trauma.
Yes, but not usually necessary.
We choose one based on your skin indication.
Not first choice. Under-eyes require careful assessment and often different products.
Yes, particularly mild to moderate crepiness.
There is no universal “better”.
Choice depends on skin.
Not in the same category as Sculptra or Radiesse.
It is HA-based dermal optimisation.
If you are looking for:
Book a consultation at Dr Hans Clinics London.
We treat the problem, not sell the product.
