Skin Boosters
Hyaluronic acid injections that hydrate the skin from within and improve its elasticity and radiance, without changing your facial features.
What are skin boosters?
Skin boosters are a non-surgical cosmetic treatment based on injecting hyaluronic acid into the layers of the skin. Hyaluronic acid is a substance found naturally in the body with a strong ability to attract and hold water. Its production declines with age and sun exposure, leaving the skin drier and less elastic.
This treatment differs from conventional fillers: fillers are used to add volume or define features, while skin boosters spread thinly within the skin to improve hydration, elasticity and texture without changing your features. Several categories are available, including high-concentration, lightly cross-linked hyaluronic acid products that are injected at specific points and spread through the tissue.
Skin boosters are usually used on the face, neck, upper chest and backs of the hands. The doctor assesses each case individually to choose the type of product, the number of sessions and the injection technique, and explains what to expect, as improvement is gradual and needs maintenance sessions to preserve it; protecting the skin from the sun and daily skincare also help support the result. Results vary from person to person.
Are skin boosters right for you?
Book a consultation so the doctor can assess your skin and choose the product and session plan that suit you.
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Dry or dull skin
They may help improve hydration from within and restore radiance for people with dryness or dullness.
Fine lines and loss of elasticity
They may improve the look of fine lines and skin elasticity, but are not a substitute for a facelift in marked sagging.
Neck, upper chest and hands
Areas that show dryness and signs of ageing, which may benefit from improved hydration and texture.
As part of a combined plan
They may be combined with other treatments such as Botox, fillers or laser, according to your skin’s needs and the doctor’s assessment.
Who they do not suit
They usually do not suit people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an active skin infection in the area, a known allergy to the product’s ingredients or an active autoimmune disease; people taking blood thinners are assessed carefully.
Treatment steps
Consultation and assessment
The doctor examines the skin, reviews your medical history, medications and previous cosmetic treatments, and chooses the suitable product.
Preparation
Tell the doctor about any medications or supplements that increase bruising, and avoid having the treatment right before an important occasion in case of bruising.
The session
The skin is disinfected and numbing cream may be applied, then the product is injected with a fine needle or cannula at specific points or in an even distribution.
Aftercare
You are usually advised to avoid make-up, pressing on the area, intense heat and strenuous exercise for a day or two.
Follow-up
The sessions continue according to the plan, then the doctor sets the timing of maintenance sessions.
What to expect after the session
Small bumps at injection sites with mild redness; the bumps usually flatten within hours to a day or two.
Slight swelling or small bruises may appear and fade gradually over a few days to a week.
Improved hydration and elasticity begin to show gradually and become clearer after the course is complete.
Hyaluronic acid breaks down naturally over time, so results usually last several months and maintenance sessions are advised.
Side-effects and precautions
Skin boosters are a common treatment, but like any injection they can have side-effects worth knowing about.
- Temporary bumps at injection sites
- Temporary redness and swelling
- Bruising, especially in people taking medications that increase bleeding
- Skin infection in rare cases
- Allergic or delayed inflammatory reaction in uncommon cases
- Vascular occlusion in very rare cases, a complication that needs urgent medical treatment
- Irregularities or small lumps in rare cases
Frequently asked questions about skin boosters
What is the difference between skin boosters and fillers?
How many sessions will I need?
How long do the results last?
Will my features change?
Is there any downtime?
Can they be combined with Botox or fillers?
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The doctor assesses each case individually to choose the product and number of sessions, or suggest a treatment better suited to your skin’s needs, and explains the expected results realistically.