DERMATOLOGY & AESTHETICS · DUBAI
Skin rejuvenation and skin boosters in Dubai
Skin rejuvenation is a broad goal rather than a single procedure. Dr. Zaheer Abbas assesses the reason for changes in your skin before discussing skincare, injectable products or other suitable treatment options at SKIN111.
What to discuss at your appointment ↓
Start with the concern you want to improve
Dullness, pigmentation, uneven texture, fine lines and changes in contour can have different causes. Explain which change matters most, when it started and what you have already tried. A medical skin condition may need treatment before an aesthetic procedure is considered.
Understanding the term skin booster
Skin booster is used for a range of products with different ingredients and intended uses. Profhilo, polynucleotide products and conventional volume fillers should not be treated as identical. Ask for the exact brand and formulation, why it is proposed and what evidence supports that use.
Is this treatment right for me?
Your skin examination, medical history, previous procedures, budget and recovery preferences guide the plan. Not everyone needs an injectable or a combination package. Discuss alternatives, including postponing treatment, before deciding.
Compare evidence, risks and follow up
Ask which concern each proposed procedure is meant to address, how results will be assessed and what complications are possible. Injection, laser and resurfacing procedures have different risks. Consent and aftercare should be specific to the actual treatment rather than the general label skin rejuvenation.
Polynucleotides and salmon DNA treatment
Polynucleotides, often shortened to PN, are ingredients used in some injectable skin quality products. Salmon DNA treatment is a term patients may encounter for salmon derived products such as Rejuran. It does not identify a single universal formulation, and the exact product should be confirmed.
Rejuran and Profhilo: different product families
Rejuran is a polynucleotide product family. Profhilo is a hyaluronic acid product family. Compare the exact formulation, intended area, evidence, recovery and risks rather than assuming that every skin booster is interchangeable. A consultation can also explore whether an injectable is needed at all.
Your questions
Which skin booster is best?
There is no single best product for every patient. The concern, skin findings, exact product and available evidence determine whether a treatment is appropriate.
Do skin boosters replace Botox or filler?
These labels describe different approaches. Muscle movement, contour and skin quality require separate assessment, and some patients may benefit from a different plan altogether.
Can I choose a treatment online?
You can use these guides to prepare questions. A personal recommendation requires a consultation, particularly if you have an active skin problem or a history of reactions.
Is salmon DNA treatment the same as Profhilo?
No. The term salmon DNA commonly refers to salmon derived polynucleotide products. Profhilo is a different, hyaluronic acid product family. Confirm the actual formulation proposed.
Compare related treatments
Fees & clinic offers
Ask SKIN111 to confirm the consultation fee and a quotation for your individual treatment plan.
View daily checked SKIN111 offers ↗Offers are subject to clinic terms, availability and assessment. Published offers may involve other practitioners.
Further reading
Manufacturer information ↗. Product availability and permitted uses vary by country; this reference does not establish UAE approval of a particular use.
CONSULTATIONS IN DUBAI
Discuss your goals
with Dr. Abbas.
Dr. Zaheer Abbas is a Board Certified Specialist Dermatologist and Medical Director at SKIN111. He consults in DIFC and Palm Jumeirah. Dr. Abbas consults at DIFC on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and at Palm Jumeirah on Friday and Saturday, from 10 am to 7 pm. Confirm your location and appointment time with the clinic when booking.