Skin boosters are an injectable skin treatment made from highly purified and concentrated hyaluronic acid that delivers long-lasting hydration and improves skin texture and glow. Skin boosters counteract skin laxity and improve and restore skin firmness by stimulating the production of collagen. The skin looks visibly tighter, luminous and radiant.
Products include Profhilo®, Redensity 1®, RHA1® and Volite® and are carefully selected based on your skin type and area being treated. Some products require single treatments and others require a course. Maintenance treatment is usually recommended every 3-6 months for sustained results.
Skin boosters are suitable for most skin types. They are most commonly used to rejuvenate the face, neck, hands and décolletage to treat skin laxity.
Some improvement to skin texture and firmness may be seen immediately but it can take up to 5 days for the full effect to show. It is expected that you’ll start noticing the skin hydration benefits one week after treatment and anti-ageing effects after four weeks.
A comprehensive consultation is always undertaken to assess your suitability for treatment, understand expectations and to help formulate a customised and safe plan should you decide to go ahead with treatment.
During the consultation, you will have the opportunity to discuss any specific skin concerns you may have. The practitioner will undertake a medical history and skin assessment and ask details about your current skincare routine. Based on the assessment, the practitioner will discuss whether you are suitable for skin boosters. If so, they will advise on a treatment plan and provide their expert opinion about realistic and expected outcomes. They will also discuss the possible side effects, any risks and the procedure in detail to allow you to make an informed choice about whether you wish to have the treatment.
You are strongly encouraged to consider all the benefits and risks explained to you as part of the consultation and clarify anything you are unsure about. It is important not to rush into any decisions. Treatment will only go ahead if both you and the practitioner agree and are happy to proceed, and after you have provided written consent to treatment.
You may be asked to adopt a particular skincare regimen ahead of your treatment to optimise the results. Your practitioner will explain this during your consultation. One week before your appointment, you should avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, St John’s Wort and fish oil supplements as these can increase your risk of bleeding. You can however take paracetamol should you pain relief. If you are taking prescribed medication, including aspirin, do not stop taking this without consulting with the practitioner or your GP beforehand.
You should avoid drinking any alcohol 24 hours before any skin booster treatments as this can also increase the risk of bleeding.
The procedure will involve first prepping the skin by removing any make-up/skin care products from the treatment area. Thereafter, a topical anaesthetic cream will be applied and left on the skin for around 30-40 minutes to numb the skin and ease comfort. Once the skin is sufficiently numb, the anaesthetic cream will be gently wiped off and the skin will be thoroughly cleansed with an antiseptic. The practitioner will then inject the skin booster just below the skin surface – the technique and number of injections will depend on the product and area being treated. You may feel some discomfort or stinging as the product is injected. You are likely to have small bumps, resembling bee stings at the injection sites. This will reduce within a few hours.
Pre- and post-treatment photos will be taken and held by the clinic for medical documentation purposes.
Aftercare is an extremely important part of the treatment to minimise risk and ensure good results are achieved. Detailed aftercare advice will be provided at your consultation but will include not touching or rubbing the face; keeping the area clean and make-up free; and avoiding alcohol, strenuous exercise/gym, saunas, steam rooms, excessive sun exposure or extremes of heat or cold for 24-48 hours.
Whether you’re exploring skincare treatments, anti-ageing solutions, or advanced aesthetic procedures, we’re here to help you look and feel your best. Book your personalised consultation with our expert team at Skinology Medical Aesthetics clinics at any of our three locations in London.
| Common Skin Concerns & Treatment Options | Wrinkle Relaxing | Dermal Fillers | Chemical Peels | Microneedling | Mesotherapy | Polynucleotides | Profhilo® / Skin Boosters | Medical Grade Skin Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lines and wrinkles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Facial volume loss | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Jowls | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Laughter lines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Neck lines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Nasolabial folds | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Smokers lines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Downturned smile | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Gummy smile | ✓ | |||||||
| Double chin | ✓ | |||||||
| Thin lips | ✓ | |||||||
| Saggy / lax skin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Aged skin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Age spots | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Hyperpigmentation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Melasma | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Acne | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Acne Scars | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Poor texture / dull skin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Hollow eyes / dark circles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
As the Founder and Clinical Director of Skinology Medical Aesthetics, my passion for dermatology started during university as an undergraduate and stemmed from my personal struggle with acne throughout my teens and early adulthood. I recall vividly the effect of having bad skin on my confidence but with the right support, I was able to love my skin and myself again.
After graduating in 1999, I started working in a large NHS teaching hospital where I was fortunate to gain experience in a wide range of clinical areas. In 2002, I chose to specialise in mental health where I practised as an independent prescribing pharmacist. In 2022, I became one of the first credentialed Consultant Pharmacists by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), awarded to individuals who have demonstrated delivery of expert level clinical care and influenced positive change across the healthcare.
I was very nervous to get lip filler but Yogita made the whole experience very comfortable and I’m delighted with the outcome.
My skin became dull and lifeless during the menopause. Skinology personalised an easy and affordable skincare plan that’s made my skin feel rejuvenated.
I had 3 sessions of microneedling which really helped improve my acne scars.
A Medical Aesthetics Clinic is run or led by medical professionals who use their medical expertise to provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments to enhance or maintain one’s natural beauty and help address specific concerns such as wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, scars and ageing. All procedures are performed by qualified medical professionals.
Like most other medical treatments, non-surgical cosmetic procedures carry some risks so it’s important to ensure the procedure is performed by a professional qualified and experienced in medical aesthetics with appropriate knowledge in facial anatomy and expertise in recognising and managing any complications safely should they occur.
Absolutely. At Skinology Medical Aesthetics, before any treatment is provided, a face to face consultation with a medical practitioner is essential to help us understand your concerns, undertake a thorough assessment and recommend the most suitable treatment plan tailored to your needs and budget.
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