Skin Boosters

What is a Skin Booster?

They are an injectable skin treatment that is formulated to aid in the hydration and rejuvenation of the skin.

Developed with beneficial, moisture-surging properties – skin booster treatments have been designed to deliver saturating hydration to the deeper dermis.

They are a cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel with smooth and low cohesion gel for bio revitalisation and moisturising. This skin booster has a low viscosity and elasticity and is suitable for improving fine wrinkles and overall moisturising and elasticity of the face.

A Skin Booster Procedure Carried Out?

You will undergo a consultation process to ensure you are suitable for the treatment, explain how it works, and the outcome to be expected from the procedure. Once you are ready to start treatment, you will sign a consent form which explains procedural considerations.  If you wish, a numbing agent can be applied to the skin. Your skin will be cleansed to remove dirt and oils and prepare it for administration of the product.

It will be injected superficially into the top layer of the skin, under the epidermis.  It will be injected using a fine needle for maximum comfort and minimal skin trauma. The product will be placed in tiny ‘blebs’ under the skin in proximity. This produces the optimal reaction for the skin cells and covers maximal surface area. Your skin will be cleansed again before you leave the skin, and aftercare instructions will be delivered. 

Skin Booster Aftercare

Procedure aftercare will be explained on the day of treatment. You may contact the clinic if you have any questions post operatively. You must take care not to touch the skin after you leave the clinic, for approximately 6 hours following treatment. Ensure to regularly sanitize your hands in case you inadvertently touch the area.

Avoid excessive heat, such as that from a sauna, sunbed or steam room for the 24-48 hours following treatment.

Do not have any facials or other invasive skin procedures for at least one week post treatment.

Avoid exercise on the day you’ve had your treatment. Light walking or gentle activity is acceptable.

Do not apply make up after your procedure. Ideally leave your skin make up free for 24 hours. The absolute minimal time required to safely apply clean make up to the area would be 6 hours.

Avoid excessive alcohol or hot baths after your treatment, which will increase bruising and swelling risk.

Do not apply creams to the treated area until the day after treatment. 

Where Could I Benefit from Skin Boosters?

Treatment is designed to boost any areas of skin which could benefit. This could include. 

• Facial skin
• The neck, fine lines, crepey skin or banded lines
• The décolletage 
• The hands

How Long Will It Be Before I See Results from Skin Boosters?

The day after treatment you may start to see a glow from your skin. Results will develop further in the weeks following treatment, and peak following the third treatment.

The treatment is safe to receive, and it should not impact on your daily activities. The treated area may have little raised bumps and redness for a short time after treatment. In most these will disappear an hour or 2 after treatment, in some they will take 24 hours to settle completely. You may suffer from bruising after your treatment. This is usually minimal and will appear as very small dots in a few of the injection sites. These should be easily covered with concealer the day after treatment. To minimise bruising, there are several steps you can take.

• Avoid excessive exercise in the 48 hours surrounding your treatment.
• Avoid alcohol in the 48 hours surrounding your treatment.
  Stop taking supplements containing omega 3 or fish oils 2 weeks before your treatment. Read the ingredients of any multivitamins you take over the counter. 
• Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen around the time of your treatment, unless prescribed by your doctor. Never stop taking prescribed medications unless advised by your medical team. 
• Take arnica tablets before and after your treatment. 
• Bromelain extract, contained in high levels in pineapple, can minimise and reduce longevity of bruising.