As we age, our skin faces new challenges - loss of elasticity, dehydration, and the early signs of fine lines. Skin boosters like Profhilo and Seventy Hyal have become increasingly popular for anyone looking to address these changes with a treatment that enhances the skin’s natural radiance, texture, and hydration. If you’re seeking a solution to rejuvenate tired, dull, or sagging skin, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about skin boosters.
What Are Skin Boosters?
Skin boosters are injectable treatments designed to deeply hydrate and stimulate the skin. Unlike traditional fillers, which aim to add volume or reshape, skin boosters like Profhilo and Seventy Hyal disperse evenly within the skin and are intended to improve overall skin quality. They deliver hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant, directly into the skin, enhancing hydration, elasticity, and overall glow, without altering facial contours.
What Brands Are Available?
Some of the most popular skin boosters on the market today include Profhilo, Seventy Hyal, Jalupro, Juvéderm Volite, Restylane Vital, Viscoderm Hydrobooster and Belotero Revive. Each of these products is uniquely formulated to address specific skin needs and can be used in different ways depending on the skin concern.
How Do They Work?
As we age, changes occur in multiple layers of the face, from the bones, muscles, fat and skin. Within the dermis layer of the skin, the structure and volume of collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans (including hyaluronic acid) decrease, and so the skin loses its hydration and its elasticity reduces, resulting in a reduction in skin quality.
Skin boosters target improvements in skin quality at the level of the dermis. They contain predominantly hyaluronic acid and are injected intradermally where they activate fibroblasts, which in turn promote new collagen and elastin formation, as well as encouraging cellular metabolism and reducing oxidative damage. This leads to a clinical outcome of improved skin hydration, elasticity and surface roughness.
What Can Skin Boosters Treat?
Skin boosters can treat a variety of concerns, making them versatile treatments for those experiencing:
• Dull or dehydrated skin
• Loss of elasticity
• Fine lines and mild wrinkles
• Uneven texture
• Mild skin laxity
Skin boosters provide several benefits, including:
• Deep, long-lasting hydration
• Improved skin elasticity and firmness
• Enhanced glow and radiance
• Reduction in fine lines and early signs of ageing
• Support for collagen and elastin production
These treatments are especially beneficial for the face, neck, and décolletage but can also be used on other areas showing signs of ageing. They are very versatile and suitable for a wide age-range.
What Are the Risks of Skin Boosters?
Like any injectable treatment, skin boosters carry some potential risks, including mild discomfort, minor bruising, redness, and swelling at the injection sites. These are usually mild and resolve within a few days. Rarely, allergic reactions or infection may occur. Consulting a qualified, experienced practitioner is essential to minimise risks.
What Happens During a Treatment?
During a skin booster treatment, your practitioner will cleanse your skin and apply a topical anaesthetic if necessary. The treatment itself involves injecting small amounts of the skin booster into targeted areas.They typically require several injection points for optimal results. The process is usually completed within 30 minutes, making it a convenient treatment option.
How Often Are They Needed?
To start with, most clients undergo an initial course of two to three treatments, spaced about four weeks apart for optimal benefit. After the initial course, maintenance sessions every 6 to 12 months can help preserve the results.
How Much Do They Cost?
The cost of skin boosters can vary, typically ranging from £150 to £500 per session in the UK, depending on the brand and clinic location. Profhilo is generally at the higher end due to it's formulation and effectiveness in collagen stimulation and skin hydration.
If you're interested in learning more then
to read 'The Use of Injectable Hyaluronic Acid Skin Boosters in Clinical Aesthetics - A Review of the Literature' which I wrote in 2024.
Conclusion
Skin boosters offer an effective, natural-looking approach to combating the early signs of ageing. They’re an excellent choice for those who want to invest in long-term skin health without drastic changes to their appearance. Rejuvenating, hydrating, and collagen-stimulating - skin boosters are here to help you put your best face forward!
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