What Are Skin Booster Treatments?
As more and more people seek radiant, youthful skin, skin booster treatments are increasing in popularity as a non-invasive, effective solution. But what are skin booster treatments, and how can they benefit your skin?
In short, skin booster treatments are injectables which improve skin hydration, elasticity, and general appearance. People can use skin booster aesthetic treatments to improve facial skin, but they can also be used to improve the hands, chest, and neck.
Let’s explore skin booster treatments in more detail, including how they work and how long they last.
What Are Skin Booster Treatments?
Known as injectable moisturisers, skin boosters are a type of a large percentage of hyaluronic acid filler. These differ from dermal fillers, as they’re used to increase hydration, not volume.
Hyaluronic acid is a molecule that adheres to water, able to hold 10,000 times its weight in water. The skin contains around half of the hyaluronic acid in the body, but the human body becomes less able to produce it as we age.
Hyaluronic acid looks like long chains, each of which attracts and carries water. The chains in dermal fillers bundle up and remain put where they’re injected to add volume.
The molecule is different in skin boosters, as instead of bunching up, the chains spread evenly across the skin. This hydrates skin without adding volume to the face, helping the skin to look fresh and healthy, keeping skin laxity at bay.
How Long Do Skin Booster Injections Last?
Skin booster effects have different durations, depending on the brand, the patient’s skin quality, and whether the patient continues to recieve the treatment over time.
Typically speaking, skin boosters can last between six and twelve months. Results may be evident soon after the treatment, but full resutls are expected to show two weeks afterwards.
It’s important to note that if the patient does not maintain their results with successive top-up treatments, the skin will return to it’s original state as time goes on. The results may last six months, but it’s best to have a top up session after every three months to preserve your results.
Are There Any Side Effects of Skin Boosters?
There’s minimal downtime following a skin booster treatment, but like any injectable treatment, a minor amount of bruising might be visible. If this is the case, the brusing should wear off after a few days.
Some patients notice slight bumps or redness on the injection points, but these should subside after 24 hours.
To minimise the likelihood of side effects, always consult with a qualified practitioner to determine if skin boosters are suitable for your skin type and goals before your treatment, taking care to follow the aftercare advice they give you.
Examples of Skin Boosters
Here are some examples of skin booster treatments that can help improve the look and quality of the skin.
ICONA-H8
ICONA-H8 is an advanced skin booster treatment with a unique formulation.
While most skin boosters solely contain large amounts of hyaluronic acid, ICONA-H8 contains both high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, a blend of eight amino acids, and vitamin B12. These elements all work together to encourage collagen production, improve skin firmness, and provide a youthful glow.
The aesthetic practitioner will inject ICONA-H8 0.2 ml per point in the dermis, delivered evenly and smoothly into the skin. The formulation and injection technique make it an effective and minimally invasive choice for people seeking to rejuvenate their skin.
Profilho
Profilho is another popular skin booster treatment that’s known for it’s ability to increase the skin’s hydration and stimulate collagen production. It mainly uses a highly concentrated hyaluronic acid formulation to target skin issues, helping improve fine lines, laxity, and loss of skin volume.
Profilho usually requires an initial treatment period with two sessions spaced four weeks apart. After this, the patient should seek top-up sessions with intervals between three and six months.
SEVENTYHYAL 2000
Seventy Hyal 2000 is another skin booster that primarily contains hyaluronic acid. It’s great for hydrating the skin from within, so it’s a good choice for people with dehydrated or dry skin.
It’s different from Profilho, which helpes to stimulate collagen production and increase hydration. Seventy Hyal 2000’s formula does support collagen production to an extent, but it’s focus is more on hydration.
The Benefits Of Skin Booster Injections
Skin booster treatments have several benefits that improve the look of facial and body skin. Here are some of the benefits of skin booster injections:
1. Increased Hydration
One of the main reasons why skin booster treatments are good for your skin is that they increase skin hydration.
Compared to traditional moisturisers that work on the surface, skin boosters inject hyaluronic acid directly into the dermis, delivering long-lasting, intense hydration from within the skin. This deep hydration helps to keep skin plump, making it look fuller and more youthful.
2. Improved Skin Texture
Skin boosters can directly improve the texture and appearance of the skin. The injection triggers the skin’s own repair process, leading to increased collagen production.
Collagen is a protein found within the skin, which after 25, decreases by 1% each year. The loss of collagen can lead to skin wrinkles in the skin dermis and make the skin lose firmness.
As skin boosters simultaneously trigger collagen production and increase skin hydration, the treatments can improve the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, miminise the look of pores, and improve skin smoothness.
As skin boosters improve skin texture, this can make makeup application easier as it creates a more even surface for foundation and other cosmetics to adhere to.
3. A Non-Invasive Treatment
Skin booster treatments offer a non-invasive way to improve the skin’s appearance without the need for surgical treatments which need downtime, like facelifts.
The procedure involves several micro injections which are quick and relatively painless, so you can resume your regular routine soon afterwards. This means skin boosters are a great for people who want to improve the skin’s look and feel without the risks or recovery time associated with invasive procedures.
The short treatment time and minimal discomfort make these aesthetics treatments convenient for people with busy schedules, as well those who cannot afford to take extended time off for recovery. This makes skin boosters a good option for people seeking low-maintenance, yet effective skin care solutions.
4. Delivers Natural Results
Skin boosters provide natural, subtle results which enhance your beauty without altering your facial features.
Some cosmetic treatments may result in an overdone look, but skin boosters work by improving the overal quality and hydration of your skin, giving it a healthy glow. The results look natural as they are gradual, building up slowly over time.
As the treatment works with your skin’s natural processes - like collagen production and hydration - you’ll look refreshed and rejuvenated, instead of noticeably different.
There we go! We hope this post helped explain what skin booster treatments are, as well as the benefits of skin booster injections.
If you’re a practitioner looking to expand your knowledge in skin rejuvenation treatments, our Skin Booster/Mesotherapy course can help.
Our CPD accredited training will give you the understanding and skill to administer popular skin boosters.
Participants will need to have experience with injectables having completed a filler or toxin course. Our Skin Booster courses are delivered in Cardiff, Swansea, and Bristol.
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