Skin Boosters and Biostimulators
You'll be able to select and discuss polynucleotide, HA booster, and biostimulator options based on tissue quality goals, treatment area, and expected mechanism of action.
What this track covers
This track covers skin-quality treatments that work through hydration, remodeling, or collagen stimulation rather than volumizing filler placement, including polynucleotides, HA-based skin boosters, poly-L-lactic acid, and calcium hydroxylapatite. It addresses how mechanism of action differs across product categories and how that shapes patient selection, area selection, and integration with other treatments.
What you will practice
- Distinguish mechanisms of action across polynucleotides, HA boosters, PLLA, and CaHA
- Match a product category to a patient's skin quality concern and treatment area
- Talk through expected onset and collagen-remodeling timelines with a patient
- Identify contraindications and red flags before proceeding with a skin booster or biostimulator
- Sequence skin-quality treatments alongside fillers, neuromodulators, or energy devices
Simulator scenario
A patient presents wanting improved skin quality and asks the clinician to compare polynucleotide and biostimulator options for the face and neck.
Board question topics
- Mechanism of action: polynucleotides vs HA boosters vs PLLA vs CaHA
- Patient selection and contraindications for skin-quality treatments
- Expected timeline for collagen remodeling and visible change
- Sequencing skin boosters with fillers and energy-based devices
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