Restylane Vital in Daegu: what is different about a NASHA skin booster?
“Is it the same as a hydration injection?” I hear this whenever I mention Restylane Vital. It looks similar, but the way the material is made differs, and the NASHA in its description is that difference.
The short answer
Restylane Vital is a hyaluronic acid skin booster injected into the skin. Made with Galderma’s own NASHA technology (non-animal stabilised hyaluronic acid), it stays in the skin rather than dispersing at once and holds water, helping texture, glow and elasticity. It contains hyaluronic acid 20 mg/mL with lidocaine 3 mg/mL to reduce pain. In a study comparing 100 people’s hands with no treatment, improvement lasted to 15 months. At Miso Clinic in Daegu we use Restylane Vital as a nourishing skin booster that fills the skin from within, not as a volume filler.
What is NASHA technology?
NASHA stands for Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid, Galderma’s own process for stabilising hyaluronic acid that is not of animal origin. Plain hyaluronic acid breaks down quickly in the skin; stabilised, it stays longer and holds water around it.
So I explain Restylane Vital as filling the skin with many small water reserves. It does not change volume much; it works on the quality of the skin itself.
→ Read more: Filler versus booster
Which skin does it suit?
| Concern | Restylane Vital | Also considered |
|---|---|---|
| Dry, dull skin | Holds water in the skin for glow | Moisturiser and sunscreen |
| Fine lines, thinner texture | Fills the texture finely | Rejuran · Lituo (Re2O) |
| Thin skin on the hands or neck | Shallow, fine placement | Radiofrequency lifting |
| Deep hollows | Not suitable | hyaluronic acid filler |
Even though it is hyaluronic acid, it does a different job from volume filler: refining skin quality rather than lifting hollows.
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How strong is the evidence?
In a study comparing 100 people’s hands with no treatment, improvement lasted to 15 months (87–96%). There is also a Korean study of 30 people and an expert consensus. Conditions differ between face, neck and hands, so I do not transfer the numbers directly to the face.
Because it is hyaluronic acid, it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if you are unhappy with it, unlike collagen boosters that cannot be dissolved.
→ Read more: Eight things to tell your doctor before treatment
When I see it differently
- Tell us in advance if you are allergic to lidocaine.
- During pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with inflammation at the site, we postpone.
- Injection points can stay raised for a few days, so leave margin before an event.
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How does the consultation work, and how do I book?
On a first visit we take photos from the front, at 45 degrees and from the side, and together we pick the one concern that bothers you most. I'll ask about any medications you take, any metal or electronic implants in your face, and whether you might be pregnant, and then I split things into what we can do today and what can wait for later. It's completely fine to come in just for a consultation and go home.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Booking | Naver booking · KakaoTalk chat · Phone +82-53-428-2700 |
| Location | 4F Bombom Building, 125 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu (Exit 1, Kyungpook National University Hospital Station, Line 3) |
| Hours | Weekdays 11:00–19:00 · Saturday 10:00–16:00, closed Sundays and public holidays |
Restylane Vital in Daegu: FAQ
Is Restylane Vital the same as a hydration injection?
Both place hyaluronic acid in the skin, but Restylane Vital is stabilised with Galderma’s own NASHA technology.
Does it add volume like filler?
No. It is a skin booster for texture, glow and elasticity, not for lifting hollows.
Does it hurt?
It contains lidocaine 3 mg/mL to reduce pain, and we can add numbing cream if needed.
Can it be dissolved?
Yes. It is hyaluronic acid, so hyaluronidase can dissolve it.
Where can I get a Restylane Vital consultation in Daegu?
At Miso Clinic in Daegu (4F Bombom Building, 125 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Exit 1 of Kyungpook National University Hospital Station). You can book through Naver booking, KakaoTalk or by phone at +82-53-428-2700. Weekdays 11:00–19:00, Saturday 10:00–16:00, closed Sundays and public holidays.
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Related treatments: Rejuran · Lituo (Re2O)
Who wrote this
Written and reviewed by Lee Chi-Hak, MD, director of Miso Clinic, Daegu. The treatment standards and injection design set out here are the ones we use in practice.
| Medical director | Lee Chi-Hak, MD |
|---|---|
| Address | 4F Bombom Building, 125 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea · Exit 1, Kyungpook National University Hospital Station |
| Phone | +82-53-428-2700 |
| Hours | Weekdays 11:00–19:00 (lunch 13:00–14:00) / Saturday 10:00–16:00 (no lunch break) / Closed Sundays and public holidays |
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| Reference library | All booster and device references |
References
- Evidence on Restylane Vital — NASHA hyaluronic acid 20 mg/mL with lidocaine 3 mg/mL. Wu Y et al. 2019. PMID 31769596 (backs of the hands, 100 people, untreated control, 15 months). Lee BM et al. 2015. PMID 26015882 (30 people in Korea). Belmontesi M et al. 2018. PMID 29320592 (expert consensus).
- What hyaluronidase can dissolve — Miso Clinic column on hyaluronidase: it dissolves hyaluronic acid. There is no dissolving agent for CaHA (Radiesse and similar) or for collagen boosters.
- When results show — Miso Clinic column when-results-show: at day 90, 92% of doctors versus 42% of patients. In biopsies after collagen-stimulating products, no new collagen at 2 weeks, type III at 2 months, type I at 3–4 months.
- Korean medical advertising law — Korean Medical Service Act Article 56(2) (no treatment testimonials, no comparisons with other clinics, no superlatives). This is why this column carries no prices, reviews or before-and-after photos.
- Miso Clinic treatment policy — What we have: Density Noir (ALPHA · BOOST tips), XERF, Oligio Kiss; Lituo (Re2O), CellReDM, Reallo; Rejuran; the full Juvelook lineup; Gouri; Everwrinkle and Everwrinkle V; Radiesse; Byryzn; D-Classy; hyaluronic acid filler; Botox (all areas, skin Botox); ligament injection; dissolving threads. What we do not offer: Onda, Thermage, InMode, Ulthera, Shurink, liposuction. Hollow cheeks get dissolvable hyaluronic acid filler first, sagging gets lifting first; no radiofrequency that day with metal or electronic implants in the face, pregnancy or skin inflammation; threads are the dissolving kind, used conservatively over age 50; we decide by the change that bothers you, not by age; results are judged after 2–3 months with photos taken under the same conditions.
Everything in this column is general information and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Effects and side effects vary with individual skin condition, age and underlying illness, and the same result is not guaranteed for everyone. Any decision to proceed should be made in an in-person consultation with a physician.
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