Online discussions are buzzing about the effects of hydrating injections. Some netizens claim: "One hydrating injection equals the benefits of 8,000 face masks."Others claim: "One hydrating injection can reduce wrinkles, brighten skin, and improve overall complexion." But is the hydrating injection truly as miraculous as everyone says? Professor Lu Feng, Chief Physician of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery at Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, explains: "While we cannot confirm if one injection equals 8,000 yuan worth of masks, its efficacy surpasses that of ordinary masks."
Hydrating Injection Effects Depend on Infused Substances
Regarding the efficacy of hydrating injections, Professor Lu Feng explains that the procedure is essentially a transdermal delivery technique. Its therapeutic outcomes primarily depend on the specific substances infused.
For instance, injecting botulinum toxin targets the dermal papillary muscles, reducing pore size and enhancing skin radiance.Different injected substances yield distinct outcomes. Hyaluronic acid, for instance, locks in moisture and hydrates the skin, improving its hydration levels.
Hydrating Injection Effects Unmatched by Masks
Professor Lu Feng noted, "Hydrating injections penetrate directly into the skin's dermis layer for deep hydration and moisture retention—effects ordinary masks simply cannot achieve. However, it's impossible to determine if a single injection equals the benefits of 8,000 masks."
Professor Lu Feng explained that most active ingredients must penetrate the skin barrier to reach the dermis for efficacy. In contrast, the majority of essence in masks cannot penetrate the dermis, remaining only on the skin's surface. Naturally, their results fall far short of hydrafacial injections.