What are Skin Boosters?

Skin booster treatments are increasingly popular at our aesthetics clinic, and for good reason: they deliver skin rejuvenation and a more youthful appearance with minimal downtime.

Skin boosters are injectable treatments designed to enhance skin quality; they use high concentrations of hyaluronic acid to give a radiant glow and improve skin texture.

Patients looking for subtle, natural-looking results from their anti-ageing treatments love the fresh radiance that hydrating skin boosters deliver.

Read on to discover more about the benefits of skin boosters.

What do skin boosters contain?

The main ingredient of skin booster injections is Hyaluronic Acid (HA) in a gel form.

Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the skin and elsewhere in the body. It is a humectant, that is, a substance that can hold many times its own mass in water. This quality helps keep the skin fresh, smooth and well hydrated. Unfortunately, the production of hyaluronic acid slows down in ageing skin, resulting in the development of fine lines, dryness and a loss of radiance.

Injecting highly concentrated hyaluronic acid into the skin delivers a surge of moisture that far exceeds the hydration that even the richest face cream can provide. Skin boosters penetrate the lower layers of tissue rather than just treating the skin’s superficial layer, spreading into the tissues to provide long-lasting hydration.

The micro-injuries created with skin booster injections also stimulate the body’s own repair process, boosting elastin and collagen production. Collagen and elastin are proteins responsible for skin elasticity, firmness and smoothness. Like hyaluronic acid, they are abundant in young skin but diminish with age. Increasing collagen and elastin leves can help to improve overall skin quality and restore a glowing complexion.

Some skin booster treatments also include other active skincare ingredients like amino acids, peptides and vitamins, to further nourish the skin.

How are skin boosters delivered into the skin?

Skin boosters are delivered with multiple tiny injections into the treatment area. Profhilo, a popular skin booster, is often injected into five specific points on each side of the face, in areas without major blood vessels or nerves, to minimize bruising and reduce the risk of complications.

The Key Benefits of Skin Boosters

Skin booster treatment can help to restore a natural glow to ageing skin.

Skin boosters work with the skin to give the following benefits:

• Improved hydration with a natural glow
• Reduced appearance of skin laxity 
• Smoother skin texture
• Healthier skin tone
• Reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Improvement in the appearance of minor imperfections like mild acne scarring

While dermal fillers change facial shape and anti-wrinkle injections limit facial mobility, skin boosters enhance the face subtly and naturally.

How long do the benefits of skin boosters last?

Skin boosters are long-lasting, and with good-quality skincare and a healthy lifestyle, they can last up to 6 months.

How long does it take to see visible results after skin booster treatment?

Unlike dermal fillers, skin booster results develop gradually.

Some patients notice improved hydration a few days after their treatment course.

Longer-lasting benefits, including improved skin quality and radiance, develop later as collagen and elastin production peaks.

Are skin boosters the same as dermal fillers? 

Skin booster treatments focus on improving overall skin quality and do not offer the same benefit as some other aesthetic treatments:

• Dermal fillers – unlike traditional fillers, skin boosters can not be used to reshape facial contours or plump up deep wrinkles
• Anti-wrinkle injections – skin boosters can reduce the appearance of fine lines by improving skin texture, but are not designed to treat severe lines.

Skin boosters are often used in combination with other aesthetic procedures to complement their benefits

Popular areas for skin booster treatment

Skin boosters like Profhilo are most often used on the face, but their deep hydration and collagen-stimulating effects benefit many parts of the body.

Other popular treatment areas include:

• neck
• décolletage
• backs of the hands
• under the chin
• upper inner arms
• under the eyes

Are skin boosters safe?

When delivered by skilled, medically trained injectors, skin boosters are safe. Some skin booster treatments contain polynucleotides, derived from purified fish DNA, and carry a risk for people with fish allergies.

We will assess your suitability for this treatment at your initial consultation.

Will I need downtime after skin booster treatment?

Minimal downtime is required, and most patients resume their daily activities after their treatment session.

Mild side effects such as redness, tenderness, and swelling at the injection sites are common and resolve without intervention within a couple of days.

How many treatments are required for optimal results?

Multiple treatments are required; a short course of 2-3 treatments spaced a few weeks apart is recommended for optimal results.

Many patients choose to have maintenance treatments every 6 – 12 months.

Skin Boosters at Amanda Azzopardi

We provide traditional skin boosters including Profhilo and polynucleotide treatments.

Book a consultation to find out how skin boosters could enhance skin health and give you glowing skin.

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MEET THE AUTHOR

Amanda Azzopardi, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Aesthetic Medicine Prescriber, specialises in ageing-related changes. With a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice, she's trained at the renowned Harley Academy in London and the Level 7 accredited Derma Medical Academy. Boasting over 15 years of global experience in acute medical settings and extensive aesthetic insurance, Amanda combines care, skill, and professionalism to ensure your treatments are in trustworthy hands.