Skin Booster Advice & Information

Skin boosters are a relatively new category of cosmetic treatment designed to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and overall quality. Unlike traditional dermal fillers and Botox, which primarily focus on volumising the face or reducing wrinkles, skin boosters target skin texture and hydration at a more superficial level.

Skin boosters are injectable treatments composed of hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring substance in the skin known for its ability to retain moisture. The hyaluronic acid used in skin boosters is often in a softer, more fluid form than what’s found in traditional dermal fillers, allowing it to spread evenly within the skin layers. Once injected, skin boosters attract water, leading to improved hydration and enhanced elasticity.

Hyaluronic acid is a key component in maintaining skin hydration. As we age, our natural hyaluronic acid levels decline, leading to dehydration, loss of volume, and reduced skin elasticity. Skin boosters help replenish this lost hyaluronic acid by delivering it directly into the skin’s dermal layers. Once there, the HA molecules attract water, deeply hydrating the skin from within. Over time, the improved hydration can lead to better skin texture, softness, and a radiant appearance.

Some skin boosters also stimulate collagen production, which further contributes to improved skin elasticity and firmness over the long term.

Skin boosters are an excellent treatment option for those seeking to improve skin hydration, texture, and radiance. They provide subtle but significant improvements by addressing skin quality from within, rather than focusing on volume or muscle movement as dermal fillers and Botox do. 

As a result, they can be used in conjunction with other cosmetic treatments to enhance overall skin appearance and achieve a more youthful and refreshed look.

3 to 4 treatments, three weeks apart are required to achieve optimum results and optimal longevity.

To maintain results, further treatments are recommended every six months. There are alternatives to this procedure available, including the acceptance of my present condition.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

The treatment is expected to improve the skins, appearance and quality, it is often the case that some improvement can be seen within a few days, with a continued improvement over 6 to 12 weeks. Outcomes are dependent on biological responses and subject lifestyle factors which will vary between individuals.

Whilst you may have been advised as to a probable result, they should not be interpreted as a guarantee.

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INJECTION

• Pain of stinging sensation when the injection is performed
• Localised swelling, redness and or tenderness which can take up to 72 hours to settle
• The injected product will be visible as small bumps in the skin temporarily, usually settling within 12 to 72 hours. You may be able to fill bumps in the skin for a few days.
• Bleeding at the sites of injection which may leave a pink prick mark
• Itching all a sensation of heat

Comment side effects are described as mild to moderate, all expected to be temporary and generally settle within a few hours or days. Bruising can take up two weeks to resolve.

Due to the reactions described above, this may inhibit your confidence to attend work or other social events. Please allow time for the common reactions such as bruising bumps, pinprick marks and swelling to settle.

UNCOMMON SIDE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH INJECTIONS

• Infection
• Inflammation
• Skin discolouration
• Allergic or sensitivity reaction * maybe associated with topical antiseptics or anaesthetics. 
• Persistent lumps, nodules are papules *reported with similar products

Although these complications are uncommon, they do sometimes occur and every individuals experiences vary.

If you experience or suffer any adverse reactions that are not expected then you must contact the clinic as an appointment will be made for you to be seen. Unfortunately the clinic cannot take responsibility for complications which are results that have not been reported, assessed, documented and managed in a timely fashion.

AFTERCARE ADVICE

• Iced gauze to the treated area
• Avoid physical strain or sports for 24 hours post treatment
• No further cosmetic therapies for a 7 to 14 days pre or post treatment
• Botox should be administered 14 days prior if required
• Avoid the use of sauna, steam rooms, icy temperature or UV radiation for 2 weeks post treatment.
• Stay hydrated, 1-2 litres of water as a minimum per day
• Do not rub, massage, apply make-up to the treated area(s) for at least 4 hours post post procedure
• If you are due to travel, procedures should be done 14 days pre or post.

PRECAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS

• This treatment will not be used in patients under the age of 18.
• Skin Boosters will not be administered to patients with the following:

1. ongoing herpes infection
2. Infection
3. Previous or ongoing, autoimmune disease or patients undergoing immunotherapy
4. Serious allergies or know allergic reactions
5. Allergies to any of the product, components

• The risk of bruising or bleeding, maybe increased by medications with anticoagulant effects, such as aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. Ibuprofen, Aleve, Motrin, Celebrax), hi doses of vitamin E, and certain herbs (ginkgo biloba, St John’s Wart).
• This treatment will not be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women