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“Skin boosters” usually refer to injections of very thin, watery dilutions of hyaluronic acid into the top layer of skin. Hyaluronic acid is a sugar related product which is found naturally in the human body, particularly the skin and joints, and is the natural lubricant of the skin and joints. It is made continually by skin cells called fibroblasts, but as we age the fibroblasts become less effective at producing hyaluronic acid and this is one of the factors contributing to our skin becoming less plump and drier as we age. Hyaluronic acid is widely used in aesthetic dermatology as the most frequent product injected into the skin as “fillers.” When used as fillers it can be either very concentrated (to achieve significant restoration of lost volume and shape) or very dilute for more superficial fine lines. “Skin Boosters” are the most dilute and watery version of hyaluronic acid injections and are used, not to change the shape of the skin, but to increase its hydration.
The hyaluronic acid used in skin boosters is the same hyaluronic acid structure that is found in all humans and is synthesised in a laboratory in very pure conditions. It is prepared in sterile conditions and placed into a sterile syringe prior to use. At Dermatology Consulting we only used well-established brands from manufacturers that are FDA and CE marked (i.e. they have had safety inspections both in the UK and US).
Skin Boosters are delivered as tiny injections into the top layer of the skin using a tiny needle under sterile conditions. The tiny injections are usually 1 cm apart. This is done by one of our consultant dermatologists or well trained nurses.
Local anaesthetic injections are not essential, but many patients prefer to have them applied 30-60 minutes beforehand.
After the small injection of Skin Booster, there may be a tiny bump in the skin and a small pin point mark where the tiny needle was inserted. The small bump and tiny pin point mark usually settle within a couple of days. Occasionally in individuals with thin skin or a tendency to bruise, there may be bruising which will settle after a few days.
If bruises occur they can be faded more quickly with the pulse dye laser which we will do free of charge if bruising happens.
Yes, Skin Boosters do not involve heat and they are safe in all skin colours and if there is a tan.
The Skin Booster can be repeated every four weeks. Most patients have two sessions initially and then this can be repeated whenever the patient feels they need some additional skin hydration. However we would usually suggest that for most individuals, no more than four sessions a year be done.
Skin Boosters can be used on any site of the body where the skin could benefit from more hydration. Commonly treated sites include the face and hands.
