A Budget Guide to Collagen Stimulators and Dermal Fillers in Singapore
Budgeting towards your beauty goals shouldn’t be vexing. But, we know that everyone has different budgets, so here's a handy guide that could help you lose the wrinkles without losing your savings. Let’s face it (pun absolutely intended). Cost is always a factor when making ‘luxury’ purchases. And although we know this is probably one of the top questions on your mind – when seeking out a beauty treatment – the real question to ask is: how much does it mean to you, to be able to retain your natural glow and beauty? We’re not suggesting that you throw your entire savings into it, but one important thing to remember, is that collagen-stimulators and HA dermal filler treatments don’t have to happen all at once.
What are collagen stimulators and HA dermal fillers and are they cost effective?
As the name suggests, collagen-stimulators are fillers that uses ingredients to stimulate your body’s natural collagen to sculpt your face and improve the skin qualities. It contains safe, synthetically produced compounds (namely Polycaprolactone (PCL) microspheres) that are injected into the skin to achieve long-lasting results.
HA dermal fillers on the other hand, contain hyaluronic acid (HA), which is a naturally occurring substance in our skin, that plays a major role in keeping the skin hydrated and volumised.
Both treatments are non-invasive and the effects can last between 6 months up to 2 years. Basically, you can choose a dosage that lasts for a shorter period of time or for a longer period of time, making it cost effective. It's up to you how much you feel comfortable with having injected at once and ultimately, how much you’re comfortable paying per session. This is something an expert physician would be able to help you with, by putting together an ‘injectables journey’ plan to cater to your beauty goals and financial needs.
Although we strongly believe in good quality skincare – seeing that the skin is the largest organ and requires a lot of love as we get older – we also believe that you shouldn’t be stressed out about the costs throughout the process.
How much does collagen stimulators and HA dermal fillers cost per session?
The price of facial fillers in Singapore differs based on a variety of factors, including; the type of treatment needed, duration of the result, targeted facial area and the brand of the injection. It’s also important that you ask the physician if the particular brand is safe and CE marked. This indicates that it meets the European Union standards for health and safety within the aesthetics and pharmaceutical industries.
Here’s a list of popular collagen-stimulators and dermal fillers in Singapore and their average costs:
Collagen-stimulators:
PCL Collagen Stimulator
Active ingredient:
Polycaprolactone (PCL) suspended in an aqueous carboxy-methylcellulose gel-carrier
Area of usage and price per syringe (Including GST):
Nose, chin, jawline, nasolabial lines, mid-face, cheeks, forehead and temples. The treatment also improves the skin quality in the injected area. (From $1000 to $1500 for 1 syringe)
Duration of effect:
18 – 24 months
PLLA Collagen Stimulator
Active ingredient:
Poly-l-lactic (PLLA)
Area of usage and price per syringe (Including GST):
Cheeks, nasolabial lines, mid-face, and temples. Generally recommended for deep wrinkles/folds and volume loss. (From $380 per treatment area ; $1000 to $4000 per treatment)
• Unlike other dermal fillers, three sessions over a few months are required for optimal result
• Massage care required: 5 min, five times a day, for five days
• The Sculptra Aesthetic regimen delivers its full effects with an average of three treatments sessions over the course of a few months.
Duration of effect:
24 months
CaHA Collagen Stimulator
Active ingredient:
Calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA) suspended in an aqueous sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) gel carrier
Area of usage and price per syringe (Including GST):
Nose, chin, jawline, nasolabial lines, mid-face, cheeks, forehead, and temples (From $800 to $1000 for 1 syringe)
Duration of effect:
12 – 18 months
HA Dermal Fillers:
Area of usage and price per syringe (Including GST):
• HA Filler Lips, tear trough, and undereye area ($690 - $820)
• HA Filler Mid-face, nasolabial lines, marionette lines, forehead, and temples ($720 - $830)
• HA Filler Mid-face and cheeks ($790 - $850)
• HA Filler Chin, jawline, and nose ($800 - $890)
Duration of effect:
12 - 18 months
What else should I consider if I’m thinking of getting a collagen-stimulator or dermal filler treatment?
The level of expertise the physician possesses is a crucial factor to consider when looking for high-quality services and achieving the results you want.
The best way to go about finding the right physician is by scheduling a consultation to ask all the important questions including the costs of the treatment.
The physician will be able to cover these other questions too:
- Am I suitable for a collagen-stimulators and/or dermal filler treatment?
- How often should I have a treatment done?
- How should I prepare for the procedure?
- How long should I wait before the following treatment?
You’ll certainly be able to budget towards your beauty goal better once you have the exact answers to these questions. And don’t be shy to let the physician know about your financial constraints, to help you set the appointment dates and budget according to your pay date and savings towards it.
Most physicians are willing to discuss possible treatment schedules to help spread out your injections in an affordable manner.
Conclusion
Bottom line is, budgeting for a fresh face doesn’t need to break your bank. If you have a tight budget, you can begin your anti-aging journey with good-quality skincare products, that may be recommended by the physician.
However, if you are ready to take the next step on your skincare journey, don’t let the cost be a put off, rather treat it as an investment towards yourself and come up with a plan to make it a possibility. It’s all about getting started and scheduling treatments in a way that doesn’t leave you short. We understand that your Starbucks Latte is sometimes too much to give up!
Do you want to know more about collagen-stimulators and dermal fillers? You can find the clinics who offer these treatments in the clinic locator below.
References:
1. https://www.doctorxdentist.com/dermal-fillers-singapore
2. https://www.illumiamedical.com/articles/fillers-singapore-price
3. https://www.utahfacialplastics.com/2014/11/10/budgeting-for-botox-and-fillers-slc-utah/