Skin boosters sometimes referred to as injectable moisturisers, are revolutionary ‘beneath the skin’ hyaluronic acid (HA) moisturising treatments that help to improve the overall appearance of your skin by providing it with essential nutrients and hydration. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies that helps keep our skin plump and hydrated.
At her Sevenoaks skin clinic, Dr Paulina uses specialist medical-grade skin boosters where hydrochloric acid in these treatments is combined with other vitamins or minerals to provide additional benefits like improved elasticity or reduced wrinkles.
- 8 amino acids, which stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which are essential for skin healing and to give skin its structure.
- 3 antioxidants included prevent damage to cellular structure, caused by free radicals - stress, environmental pollution, poor diet or lifestyle, etc.
- 2 Minerals take an active part in synthesis and protection of new cells and increase cell turnover
- Vitamin B6 is essential for energy production for cell metabolism in the dermis.
What areas of the body do injectable moisturisers treat?
The most common areas of treatment include the face and neck, and it can also be used for the décolletage, hands, arms, knees, and abdomen area where it would effectively treat skin laxity. The treatment is suitable for men and women, as well as offering skin benefits for patients of all ages. Patients can achieve excellent results from this treatment on its own; however, you can also combine this with other aesthetic treatments.
What does a skin booster do?
As we age, our skin can start to sag and lose its youthful freshness. Skin boosters or injectable moisturisers work beneath the skin to deeply moisturise and therefore lift the skin and reduce signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles while also improving the overall texture and tone of the skin. Additionally, some people find that their makeup goes on smoother after having a treatment done since their pores appear smaller due to increased hydration levels in the skin cells.
When injected into the skin, it stimulates the skin cell receptors to counteract skin laxity, improving and restoring the firmness of the skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When considering whether or not to get a skin booster treatment, it’s important to understand any potential side effects associated with them first.
Skin boosters are injected just under the skin in multiple small injections. This means that the little skin booster hyaluronic acid bumps are visible after the aesthetic treatment and can then take a few days to ‘dissolve/melt into’ the skin.
The disadvantage is that it may mean a couple of days of downtime, but the advantage is that the superficial injections are relatively safe and target the more superficial fine lines and creepy skin that can otherwise be tricky to treat.
Having said that there is still a risk of the hyaluronic acid filler blocking the blood supply to the skin so the treatment must be performed by a fully qualified and experienced doctor.
Generally speaking though, most people don't experience any major issues from getting one done - just some minor redness at the injection site which should go away within 24 hours after treatment completion. However, if you have sensitive skin then you may want to speak with Dr Paulina at her clinic in Sevenoaks beforehand about possible reactions.
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It's important to note that although similar-sounding terms are often used interchangeably when discussing injectables (such as "skin boosters" vs "Profhilo"), they refer to two different types of products/treatments. Skin boosters is a term used to describe various hyaluronic acid products to improve the top layer of the skin while Profhilo is the name of one of the brands of the products.
Just as with dermal fillers each brand offers various ranges of skin boosters and they all differ. Dr Paulina would be able to advise you which type of skin booster would be best for your skin which could be Profhilo for example the brand she often prefers to use is Teoxane Redensity 1 which also offers minerals, Vitamins and antioxidants within the treatment. Other popular brands include Sunekos, Redensity I, Belotero Revive. Restylane skin boosters or Juvederm skin vital.
At your consultation at her clinic in Sevenoaks Dr Paulina Charlesworth will discuss the various options and agree on which option is best for you to get your desired result.
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On average most people will see results lasting anywhere from six months up to one year depending on individual factors such as lifestyle habits and genetics etc. After this period has passed another session would need to be scheduled if desired but again this depends entirely upon personal preference and needs too. Which Dr Paulina Charlesworth will discuss with you during your consultation.
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While both offer great benefits when administered correctly – fillers tend more towards adding volume whereas boosters focus primarily on restoring moisture levels and promoting healthy cell growth instead so ultimately it comes down largely based upon individual goals/needs rather than one being “better” than another per se!
Overall if you're looking for an effective way to give your complexion an extra boost then consider trying out a professional-grade skincare product containing HA along with other beneficial ingredients like vitamins A&C plus antioxidants etc.
Alternatively, why not book yourself in for an appointment today with Dr Paulina Charlesworth who offers quality services and specialises specifically in administering safe and reliable injections tailored specifically towards achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes?! Whatever route you decide to take rest assured knowing there are plenty of options available to ensure look and feel your best self.
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If you are to have the Redensity 1 skin booster results are visible after just one treatment, continuing to improve over several weeks when completing a full course of treatments (3 sessions) to provide long-lasting results of up to 2 years, lengthened by keeping up with maintenance sessions every 4-6 months.
- Also described as an injectable moisturiser, skin boosters deliver deep skin hydration and improve tissue quality
- Restores a youthful dewy complexion
- Diminish fine lines, naturally plumps, smooths and restores skin glow
- Increase skin vibrancy and luminosity
- Gradually restore overall volume for a naturally youthful appearance
- Tighter, healthier skin that is more contoured and defined
- Increases collagen production and redensifies skin
- Anti-ageing effect, correcting crepey skin and reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles
- Long-lasting results without appearing ‘overdone’ or ‘fake’
- Improves skin laxity, quality, and overall health
- Improves the appearance of acne scars or other atrophic scarring and other textural irregularities
