Skin boosters are injectable treatments that deeply hydrate and improve the quality of the skin by delivering hyaluronic acid beneath the surface.
They enhance smoothness, elasticity, and overall radiance rather than adding volume or changing facial structure.
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Skin boosters focus on deeply hydrating the skin and improving surface quality using hyaluronic acid, giving a smoother, more radiant appearance.
In contrast, biostimulators work by stimulating the body’s natural collagen production to gradually improve firmness, structure, and long-term skin regeneration.
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Common examples of biostimulators include:
These treatments work beneath the skin to rebuild structure over time, rather than just temporarily filling lines or wrinkles.
They can also be administered into other parts of the body, which are showing signs of ageing, such as:
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The number of treatments required varies between products. Typically a course of 2-3 treatments. 1-4 weeks apart are required. Results typically last for 6-9 months.
A further session may be recommended after approximately 6 months to prolong the effect.
Typically, anybody from the age of 40 and upwards, who is starting to see laxity and volume loss in their skin is an excellent candidate for Biostimulators.
They have recently become especially popular for those who have lost fat in the face due to the use of Weight Loss Injections.
There’s no downtime, although you may have slight bruising.
It’s advisable to avoid strenuous physical activity, avoid make-up and saunas/steam rooms for 2 hours AFTER treatment. Where possible, avoid taking any anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin or alcohol for 24 hours BEFORE treatment.
Sculptra is excellent for volume loss in the face and neck due to a lack of collagen.
Polynucleotides work well with crepe-like skin on the face including marionette lines and smoker’s lines, hands, neck, and decolletage and with dark circles under the eyes.
Whilst, Profhilo Structura helps in adding fat to the cheeks in the case of hollowness and laxity from the Weight Loss Jabs.
The injections are relatively painless. The product is injected just under the skin using very fine needles and there’s usually no need for topical numbing agent, although we can apply if if you prefer.
The treatment itself is quick, taking only about 15 minutes.
Some people may experience redness, slight bruising, tenderness or itching at the injection sites, but these symptoms usually resolve within 4-24 hours. The risk of allergy is low.
