Skin Boosters
Skin Boosters
“Deep moisturisation for your skin, from within”
What are Skin Boosters?
Skin Boosters are made up of hyaluronic acid (HA), a gel-like substance, that is injected into the skin to improve the overall quality, hydration and elasticity of your skin.
Benefits of skin booster include
-Intensive skin hydration
-Smoothes fine lines and wrinkles
-Liftening and tightening
– Improves skin radiance and texture
Your appointment can take up to 45 minutes. A full consultation and facial assessment will be carried out to ensure the right products are chosen. A numbing cream will then be applied for 15 minutes before the treatment begins. Aftercare advice will then be given at the end of your appointment.
The products used will depend on each clients specific skin concerns. Only the highest quality, certified products are used in clinics.
Skin boosters a great all rounder treatment suitable for most people looking to improve their overall skin condition. It is a perfect add on treatment to compliment anti-wrinkle, dermal filler and polynucelotide treatments.
An initial course of 2 treatments start at £230.
Maintenance treatments start at £125
An initial course of 2 treatments, carried out 3-4 weeks apart is recommended. A top-up treatment should be carried out every 6 months to maintain the results. Optimum results are seen 2 weeks after the second treatment.
Once you have received the initial course, a maintenance dose is recommended every 6 months.
Prior to treatment, an anaesthetic “numbing” cream is applied to the area for 10-15 minutes. We also use micro-needles for our injectable treatments, meaning there is little pain and discomfort.
Results can be seen from the first treatment. Optimal results will be seen 4 weeks from the last treatment in the initial course.
– For anti-wrinkle injections, continue to work the muscles treated by contracting the face for 12 hours post treatment
- Any swelling, bruising or redness following treatment should settle within 3-5 days post treatment.
– Consuming salty foods after any fillers could potentially worsen swelling as it causes your body to absorb more water. Avoid for a few days
– If anything feels uncertain, please contact your injector
Before any aesthetic treatment you should:
– Avoid any anti-inflammatories / fish oils / Vitamin E products for 7 days prior to treatment
– Avoid alcohol for 48 hours before your treatment
– Arrive with clean, make-up free skin
Following any aesthetic treatment you should:
– Avoid wearing make-up or applying any products to the face, for 12 hours minimum post treatment
– Avoid alcohol consumption for 24 hours minimum post treatment
– Avoid any strenuous exercise for 24 hours post treatment
– Avoid touching the area treated for 24 hours post treatment, for lip fillers also avoid kissing for 24 hours post treatment.
– Avoid extreme heat for 24 hours post treatment including; saunas and steam rooms, sun beds or extreme sun exposure
As with any procedure, there are potential risks and complications. Choosing a qualified and experienced medical aesthetics practitioner will ensure you receive the best quality care, however it is important to understand the risks with your treatment.
Generally, clients may experience some discomfort on injection, bruising, redness and swelling around the injection site. This usually resolves within 3-5 days. Your injector can advise you on how to help if this occurs.
Your injector will go through a fully comprehensive list of possible risks and complications at your appointment.
