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ECM (Extracellular Matrix) Skin Booster

Go beyond traditional skin booster treatments with a structural collagen-supporting approach

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What Is A ECM Skin Booster?

Elravie Re20 ECM skin booster product for regenerative skin treatment and collagen support

Aging, environmental stress, acne, and daily lifestyle factors can gradually weaken the skin’s underlying structure, leading to fine lines, reduced elasticity, and a decline in overall skin quality.

At the core of healthy, youthful skin lies the extracellular matrix (ECM) — a structural network that supports collagen, elastin, and the cells responsible for maintaining skin strength and resilience. When this foundation becomes compromised, the skin loses its firmness, elasticity, and ability to repair effectively.

An ECM skin booster is designed to go beyond traditional skin booster treatments by supporting and restoring this structural foundation. Instead of focusing on hydration alone, it works at a deeper level to reinforce collagen support, improve elasticity, and enhance long-term skin quality.

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Why ECM Matters

Why Your Skin's Extracelluar Matrix Matters

A healthy extracellular matrix (ECM) is essential for maintaining skin quality, firmness, and elasticity. As the skin’s structural support system, the ECM directly influences how collagen functions and how the skin ages over time.

Diagram showing extracellular matrix in young vs aged skin, including collagen, elastin and fibroblast structure

The extracellular matrix plays several key roles in skin health:

  • Supports collagen and elastin fibres to maintain firm, elastic skin
  • Enables cellular communication needed for skin repair and regeneration
  • Regulates hydration and nutrient exchange for balanced, resilient skin
  • Determines how the skin responds to ageing and aesthetic treatments


When the extracellular matrix becomes weakened, collagen loses its structure and effectiveness. This is why skin may appear lax or dull, even with collagen-focused or hydration-based treatments.

This is where an ECM skin booster offers a different approach. By targeting the extracellular matrix directly, ECM skin booster treatments support the skin’s underlying structure — helping collagen function more effectively while improving overall skin quality, elasticity, and long-term resilience.

Benefits

What Are The Benefits of ECM Skin Booster?

ECM skin booster treatments are designed for patients looking to improve skin quality at a structural level, focusing on long-term resilience rather than short-term surface effects. By supporting the skin’s extracellular matrix, this approach helps restore the environment in which collagen, elastin, and skin cells function.

Collagen fibres within extracellular matrix supporting skin structure and firmness

Supports Collagen Organisation

ECM skin booster treatments help improve how collagen fibres are organised within the skin, supporting stronger structural integrity and allowing the skin to appear firmer, more resilient, and better able to maintain its shape over time.

Skin elasticity and strength supported by extracellular matrix structure

Improves Skin Elasticity & Strength

By reinforcing the extracellular matrix, ECM skin boosters enhance the skin’s ability to stretch and return to its original form — helping to reduce early laxity while maintaining a firmer, more supported, and structurally stable appearance.

Hydration within extracellular matrix supported by glycosaminoglycans and hyaluronic acid

Enhances Hydration at a Structural Level

Unlike traditional skin boosters that focus on surface hydration, ECM skin boosters support glycosaminoglycans within the extracellular matrix, helping the skin retain moisture more effectively for sustained plumpness without puffiness.

Skin resilience and repair supported by extracellular matrix structure

Strengthens Skin Resilience Over Time

By supporting the skin’s underlying framework, ECM skin booster treatments improve the skin’s ability to repair and respond to stress — making it particularly suitable for fragile, thinning, or early ageing skin.

how it works

How does ECM Skin Booster work?

ECM skin booster treatments are designed to support and restore the skin’s extracellular matrix (ECM) — the structural environment that allows collagen, elastin, and skin cells to function effectively.

Instead of focusing on hydration or collagen stimulation alone, an ECM skin booster works by delivering key structural components that mirror the composition of the skin’s natural extracellular matrix. This helps reinforce the foundation that supports skin strength, elasticity, and long-term skin quality.

Elravie Re20 ECM skin booster ingredients including collagen, elastin, glycosaminoglycans and ECM proteins

At its core, the formulation includes a precise blend of:

  • 89% Collagen (Type I & III) to support dermal strength and density
  • 3% Elastin to maintain elasticity and flexibility
  • 0.4% Glycosaminoglycans (including hyaluronic acid) to regulate hydration within the extracellular environment
  • 7.6% Additional ECM proteins to reinforce overall skin structure and resilience
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Once introduced into the skin, these components help supplement the skin’s existing ECM. This supports cellular activity, improves the organisation of collagen fibres, and enhances the skin’s ability to repair and maintain its structure over time.

By strengthening the extracellular matrix, ECM skin booster treatments take a more structural approach to skin rejuvenation.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About ECM Skin booster

Who is suitable for ECM Skin Boosters?

ECM Skin Boosters are perfect for individuals looking to fortify their skin from within and support long-term skin health. It is especially beneficial for those experiencing early signs of ageing, including fine lines, slight sagging, dullness, or uneven texture.

The treatment also helps skin that has been impacted by environmental stress, lifestyle habits, or acne, which can weaken the ECM and compromise collagen’s ability to maintain firmness.

The results of Soprano Titanium Lifting can last for an extended period, making it an appealing option for those seeking non-invasive skin tightening.

Many patients notice subtle changes immediately after their first treatment; however, the full effects typically develop gradually over several weeks to months. This gradual improvement occurs because the treatment stimulates the body’s natural collagen production, which takes time to rebuild and enhance the skin’s support structure.

ECM skin boosters differ from regular skin boosters in how they approach skin rejuvenation.

Traditional skin boosters primarily focus on hydrating the skin and providing temporary plumpness. They are effective at improving smoothness and a surface-level glow, but their effects are largely short-term and do not directly address the skin’s underlying structure.

In contrast, ECM skin boosters work at the foundation of the skin — the extracellular matrix (ECM) by delivering key structural components, such as collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans, which integrate with the dermal environment to support and reinforce the ECM.

This deeper, “foundation-first” approach means ECM skin boosters do more than just add temporary hydration. They help maintain the organisation and function of collagen and elastin, supporting long-term skin quality.

The effects of Re20 ECM Skin Booster typically last between 6 to 12 months, depending on individual factors such as skin condition, age, and lifestyle. With proper maintenance and healthy skincare habits, patients can enjoy natural, cumulative improvements that persist for months, making it an ideal choice for long-term skin support.

The number of sessions depends on your individual skin needs and goals. Most patients start with a series of 2–3 sessions spaced four weeks apart, allowing the ECM to gradually integrate the structural components and reinforce collagen organisation.

After the initial course, maintenance sessions may be recommended by our doctors to sustain the results and continue supporting long-term skin resilience. This treatment approach reflects the collagen banking concept, helping to strengthen and preserve the skin’s structural foundation over time.

Restylane® Kysse Lip Fillers
What is Restylane® Kysse

Dubbed as the gold standard of lip fillers, Restylane® Kysse is a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler that’s designed specifically for our lips. Using XpresHAn™ Technology, it provides flexible movement and natural-looking volume while enhancing the texture and colour of the lips.

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Benefits of Restylane Kesse

  • Luscious, plumped lips

  • Soft, natural-looking results

  • Smooths lip lines and wrinkles

  • Enhances the colour of your lips

  • Allows for flexible lip movements

  • More defined, volumized, and youthful lips

  • Longer-lasting results as compared to other lip fillers

  • Immediate results with zero downtime

What to Expect

Step 1

All Restylane® Kysse fillers come with lidocaine, an anesthetic, to ensure that your treatment is relaxing and entirely comfortable. Initially, a topical anesthetic will be applied on the injection site to numb the area.

Step 2

Our aesthetic doctor will begin the procedure with the first injection using an ultra-fine needle, before taking a pause to allow the lidocaine in Restylane® Kysse to further numb the lip area.

Step 3

The procedure then continues until the treated area shows the desired results. Thereafter, the injected area will be massaged to ensure that the filler gel is distributed evenly across the lips for natural results.

Are there any before and after photos of Restylane® Kysse results?

As dictated by Ministry of Health, we are not allowed to publish ‘before’ and ‘after’ images of aesthetic treatments. If you are interested in seeing the full before-and-after results please provide us with your name and email below, and we will send the images to your email address.

Restylane Kysse Frequently Asked Questions
Am I an ideal candidate for Restylane® Kysse Lip Fillers?

Patients should not use Kysse lip filler if they:

  • Have a history of severe allergic reactions.

  • Have had a previous allergic reaction to hyaluronic acid fillers.

  • Are allergic to anesthetics, like lidocaine.

While both of these are hyaluronic acid lip fillers, they have slightly different formulas. Restylane® Kysse adds volume and enhances your existing lip shape and symmetry to create smooth, natural-looking lips. It can also treat smoker’s lines, or commonly known as wrinkles around the mouth.

Juvederm, on the other hand, is a great option for patients who are looking for a more voluminous look. When deciding on which lip filler, it depends on the look you want to achieve.

Due to the different formulations, Restylane® Kysse has a unique structure that lasts longer than other fillers. Most dermal lip fillers last around 9 months, however you can expect results lasting up to 12 months with Restylane® Kysse.

The discomfort experienced during the treatment varies from person to person and depends on factors such as:

  • Sensitivity of the patient

  • Pain tolerance of the patient

  • Anxiety level of the patient

Restylane® Kysse comes with anesthetic inside the gel already, hence discomfort is at its minimum.

All lip fillers have some mild side effects. You may experience some slight swelling and bruising on the injected area, but these should go away within 7 days.

  • As with other lip fillers treatment, a cold compress may be applied to the injected area to reduce swelling.

  • Avoid touching the injected area for at least 6 hours so that you do not accidentally injure your skin while the area is numb. Thereafter, the treatment area can be gently washed with soap and water.

  • Minimise strenuous exercise and exposure to excess heat, sun, or UV rays for the first 24 hours. Exposure to these may cause temporary redness, swelling, or itching at the treated area.

Full aftercare instructions will also be provided after the treatment.

Got more questions? Contact our clinic for more information or schedule an appointment with our doctor

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Acne

A commonly overlooked yet physically and psychologically scarring problem, acne is a long-drawn problem that commences at puberty and can drag on well into one’s 20s to 30s. Adult-onset acne is also common, commencing in one’s 20s to 30s and dragging on well beyond that. Caused mainly by accumulation of dead skin, bacterial infection and uncontrolled inflammation, acne is a rather well understood medical condition. Hormonal influences, genetic factors, and even proposed dietary influences are known to be the underlying drivers of acne in some too. Early intervention is the best solution – less acne translates to less scarring, saving you precious time and finances required in attempting to resurface those pesky scars later on.

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Acne Treatments

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels consist of mild acids that, when applied to skin, promote controlled exfoliation of skin as well as inactivation of the sebaceous units responsible for breakouts.

Used as a complimentary form of treatment to existing topical therapy, chemical peels can quickly and effectively control most forms of acne.

3-5 sessions are typically required at 2 weekly intervals to bring acne under control, with subsequent sessions done every 4-6 weeks for maintenance.

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Carbon Peel

Using a specialised laser and a black carbon-based ink on the face, sebaceous glands can be targeted, bacteria killed, and mild exfoliation performed.

Sessions done at 2-4 weekly intervals can help keep acne bay while also helping to lighten any post-inflammatory pigmentation left by the acne and even reduce pore size.

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AGNES

For the larger, stubborn and recurrent acne, the use of a highly selective probe to deliver high radio-frequency energy into the sebaceous unit effectively and permanently inactivates the gland.

This more permanent solution to acne allows for effective management of recurrent acne without having to resort to oral medication such as oral isotretinoin.

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Medical Facials for Acne Treatment

Gentle Medical Facial 

Perfect for unclogging pores and reducing P. acne presence in the skin, our gentle medical facial includes a session of microdermabrasion, a light chemical peel and a session with the Omnilux blue LED light  – a perfect combination for comedonal acne. 

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Sciton Blue BBL

Harnessing the power of intense blue light, the Sciton Blue BBL therapy eliminates one of the contributing factors of acne – the bacteria, P. Acne.

Stronger than LED light, BBL effectively reduces acne while calming the state of the skin as a whole. 

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Optimised Acne Treatment Programmes

Acne elimination programme

Combining the benefits of lasers and acids, this customised programmes aims at eliminating existing acne, preventing further acne formation and erasing the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation formed by acne.  Skin is also renewed, texture improved and a fresh glow attained. With minimal downtime and side effects, this combination therapy is built to reign in those outbreaks.

Treatments for Freckles and Pigmentation

At The Aesthetic Studio Clinic & Surgery, we offer a variety of options for treating pigmentary problems, eliminating brown spots and uneven pigmentation. These treatments also provide additional benefits of rejuvenating the skin, improving texture and appearance, softening wrinkles, tightening the skin, removing redness and broken blood vessels.

Treatment for Freckles and Pigmentation with Topical Treatments and Creams
Topical treatments are critical to help fade brown discolouration and prevent new areas from appearing. We use established and well studied ingredients in our skincare products, such as retinoids (prescription strength vitamin A) and retinol, hydroquinones (prescription bleach at varying strengths), kojic acid, licorice, various alpha, beta, and poly hydroxy acids, exfoliants, and melanocyte stabilising products. The Aesthetic Studio carries distinguished dermatologic product lines such as Obagi, SkinCeuticals, PCA Skin, La Roche Posay, and other products only available to clinics.

Treatment for Freckles and Pigmentation with Chemical peels
We provide superficial, medium depth and deeper peels – tailored to our patients needs, pigmentation type and recovery time requirements. Even gentle light peels help fade freckles, sun spots, age spots, and other excess pigmentation to reveal clearer, younger-looking skin.

Treatment for Freckles and Pigmentation with Cosmelan® Depigmentation masque
Cosmelan® Depigmentation masque is a painless, single session, clinic applied treatment that particularly suitable for stubborn and dense pigmentation. Cosmelan®’s synergistic ingredients effect quick, effective blending and elimination of undesirable pigment. Cosmelan® is “sun-friendly”, and works well even on darker toned Asian and Latin skin. Cosmelan® will also produce a slight initial “peel” which helps refinish the skin surface while dramatically diminishing hyperpigmentation. This is followed by a specialised home skin care program to enhance, maintain and protect the new skin.

Treatment for Freckles and Pigmentation with Spectra Laser Toning
Spectra Laser Toning is an advanced treatment protocol that provides a gentle, safe, and effective treatment for stubborn blotchy hormonal pigmentation known as melasma. Spectra treatments also help with generalised pigmentation issues, redness, pore size, unwanted hair, acne, rosacea, and gently tightens and refreshes the skin. It is a favourite as there is no downtime or healing time.

Treatment for Freckles and Pigmentation with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) – Sciton BBL
BBL/IPL treatments are the treatment of choice for reversing the signs of sun-damaged skin. It will gently reduce excess pigmentation on sun exposed areas of the body including the face, neck, chest, hands, and arms. In addition to treating brown spots, this light source treats redness, broken blood vessels, shrinks pore size, tightens skin, and can help with acne and rosacea. Maximum benefits are achieved with a series of 2 to 3 treatments.

Treatment for Freckles and Pigmentation with Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
Fractional Carbon Dioxide (CO2) laser skin resurfacing treatments even out skin colouring by removing the dull, damaged, outer layer of skin; while minimising downtime. In addition to treating pigmentation, these laser treatments will also improve skin texture, redness, pore size, and wrinkles, repairing sun damaged or acne-scarred skin, and treat pre-cancerous skin lesions.

At The Aesthetic Studio Clinic & Surgery, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and appearance of your skin through innovation and clinical excellence. For a comprehensive facial assessment, call +65 6737 1100 or click here for an appointment.

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Tattoo Removal
Tattoos, while easily placed, are much more complicated to erase. Newer methods of treatment are more reliable, and total time required for tattoo removal can be shortened to less than a year.

Tattoos, while easily placed, are much more complicated to erase. Existing therapies involve the use of nano-second Q-switched lasers, but treatments prove difficult with many requiring 2-3 years of repeated visits at 2-3 monthly intervals. Newer methods of treatment involve the use of newly developed pico-second lasers. These lasers, firing many times faster than conventional Q switched lasers, fracture pigments more effectively. In effect, treatments are more reliable, and total time required for tattoo removal can be shortened to less than a year.

Here at The Aesthetic Studio, we employ the use of the Lutronic Picoplus Pico-second laser for optimal tattoo removal; with 4 wavelengths of light at your disposal, removal of tattoos of varying colour and complexity just got easier.

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Tattoo Removal Treatment
Tattoo Removal

With a high energy output, a wide range of precisely controllable fluence output and four wavelengths of light for increased versatility, the Picoplus Pico-second laser is optimised for tattoo removal and pigment management. 

Depending on tattoo complexity, 5-10 sessions may be required at monthly intervals for optimal clearance.

Combination with ablative lasers may be advised to reduce post-laser blistering commonly associated with tattoo removal.

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