What are skin boosters?
Skin boosters are injectables that improve skin texture, elasticity, hydration and overall appearance. Treatment involves injecting hyaluronic acid (HA) which is a soft, gel-like substance under the skin, which improves the skin’s elasticity, firmness and radiance giving an overall skin quality. Skin boosters are often called skin quality as they improve and enhance the overall quality and health of the skin.
How do skin boosters work?
Skin booster injections are a soft, gel-like substance called Hyaluronic Acid (HA). This is a substance that occurs naturally in the skin and holds incredible amounts of moisture. However, HA depletes with many factors including age, sun damage, genetics, smoking and environmental factors which is what causes skin to become dry and dehydrated.
Microinjections of hyaluronic acid restores the moisture in the skin, which improves its elasticity, firmness and radiance.
Skin Boosters are injected using microdroplet or mesotherapy technique of tiny injections. This process of delivering skin boosters also triggers the skin’s own repair resulting in collagen production and improved skin elasticity.
What is the difference between skin boosters and dermal fillers?
The main difference between skin boosters and dermal fillers is lift and longevity. Skin boosters add hydration, glow and restore elastin while dermal fillers add volume and soften lines to restore a more youthful appearance.
Both treatments use key ingredient of hyaluronic acid and are injected under the skin using a needle. Dermal fillers can last anywhere from 9 to 12 months while Skin boosters will last up to 6 months and will need more regular maintenance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How Many Skin Booster Sessions Will I Need?
How many sessions needed depends on the patient goals- for this reason we recommend a free consultation with our providers.
How Much Are Skin Boosters?
Prices vary depending on whether you would like to include microneedling with your skin booster.
With Microneedling - $800
Without Microneedling - $700 per syringe
How Should I Prepare for My Consultation?
You will always have a consultation before your first treatment. Think through what you want to achieve and the questions you may have. Your healthcare practitioner will inform you how skin boosters can be used in a safe way to give you a radiant and refreshed look. You will also be asked about your medical history.
When you leave your consultation, you should feel well informed about skin boosters, and you should know what results to expect.
Who Should Not Have a Treatment With Skin Boosters?
Patients with a known allergy to hyaluronic acid-based products should not undergo treatment, nor should patients with bleeding disorders, or active skin disease such as inflammation, infection or tumors in or near the area to be treated. Discuss side effects, warnings and precautions with your healthcare practitioner before treatment with skin boosters.
If you have deep wrinkles and folds, another treatment could be more beneficial for you. Please ask your healthcare practitioner what treatment will give you the best results.
Please note that skin boosters are recommended for people who are 18 years or older.