Aesthetic Dermatology Skin Boosters

What do Skin Boosters do?

Skin Boosters are a great way to improve hydration and stimulate collagen production, resulting in smoother, firmer, and younger looking skin. They can be used to treat a variety of skin types and areas, with the face, neck, chest, and hands being the most common. Unlike fillers, Skin Boosters are designed to improve collagen and elastin, rather than just filling in wrinkles.

Do Skin Boosters work?

YES! Skin Boosters are highly effective in addressing skin issues such as dryness, roughness, and wrinkles. To get the best results, it is recommended to have two sessions per year for maintenance.

How Skin Boosters Work

Skin booster injections involve the use of Hyaluronic Acid (HA), a soft, gel-like substance that is naturally found in the skin and holds a great deal of moisture. Unfortunately, HA can be depleted due to age, sun damage, genetics, smoking, and environmental factors, leading to dry and dehydrated skin. Microinjections of HA can help to restore the moisture in the skin, resulting in improved elasticity, firmness, and radiance. The injections are administered using a microdroplet or mesotherapy technique, which also stimulates the skin's own repair process, leading to increased collagen production and improved skin elasticity.

8 Benefits of Skin Boosters

• Improved and more radiant complexion
• Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
• Healthier skin tone
• Better hydration – ‘glowing’ skin
• Firmer skin texture and tone
• Improved skin elasticity
• Reduced dry patches
• Improved overall appearance in skin tone

What is the difference between Skin Boosters and Dermal Fillers?

The primary distinction between skin boosters and dermal fillers is the amount of lift they provide and how long the results last. Skin boosters are designed to hydrate, give the skin a healthy glow, and restore elasticity, while dermal fillers are used to add volume and soften wrinkles to create a more youthful look. Both treatments involve the injection of hyaluronic acid beneath the skin with a needle. Dermal fillers can last from 9 to 12 months, while skin boosters will need to be maintained more regularly, with results lasting up to 6 months.

Skin Booster Aftercare

• Improved and more radiant complexion
• Do not engage in any activities that generate heat for 48 hours, such as strenuous exercise, spas, saunas, and steam rooms.
• Refrain from consuming alcohol for 24 hours.
• Do not fly for 48 hours.
• Do not use active cosmeceutical products (AHAs, retinols, vitamin C) on the night of treatment, and avoid oil-based makeup for 24 hours.
• Cleanse the face lightly on the day of treatment, using light pressure.
• Do not touch the face on the day of treatment to prevent infection.
• Refrain from facials, waxing, chemical peels, skin needling, microdermabrasion, IPL, or laser treatments for two weeks after treatment.
• Do not massage the treatment area unless instructed to do so.