From a simple procedure such as HydraFacial to advanced aesthetic treatments, there is a plethora of options to give the skin that desirable lit-from-within glow. One of these treatments is Skin Boosters, a treatment designed to deliver deep-skin hydration. During aging, the overall capacity of skin cells for repair is reduced. Hence the importance of hydration to improve skin quality which can have a huge impact on the way that people feel about their look.
The main element of skin boosters is hyaluronic acid, in specific, non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid and, with its known hydrophilic properties help to improve skin hydration, it will not cause any volumizing or reshaping of the face. It is injected into the skin intradermally to hydrate and improve skin quality by working on the skin’s natural moisture barrier and balancing out the skin’s pH levels to provide evenness in the tone.
There are many kinds of skin boosters with different brands, which hyaluronic acid is the main component with different concentration, but may contain other contents such as calcium Hydroxyapatite, polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN), niacinamide and other that triggers tissue regeneration and restore skin quality.
Skin Boosters are usually given within 2 to 3 sessions to give the wanted improvements and changes in the skin, the results last approximately 6 months. Repeating sessions every 6 to 12 months will maintain the results.
– Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible, for a period of 1 week before treatment. Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, vitamin C, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.
– If you have a history of cold sores or Herpes infection, the doctor should be informed to prescribe medication prior to treatment.
– This treatment is not for pregnant or breastfeeding women
– Avoid strong exercise for 72 hours.
– Avoid sun exposure or heat for 72 hours.
– If you have swelling you may apply a cool compress for 15 minutes each hour.
– Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.
– Provides the skin with vitamins.
– Boosts the skin’s moisture levels and restores the epidermal barrier for skin’s natural glow enhancement.
– Boosts skin elasticity and repairs damaged skin.
– Treating early signs of aging by diminishing expression and fine lines
– Reduces pigmentation, and dark eye circles, smoothing acne scars and unifying the skin tone.
– Shrinks large pores.
– Activate skin microcirculation.
Skin booster injection in some cases may lead to some side effects, but temporary which may last up to several days, like bleeding at injection sites, bruising, redness of the skin, swelling and the appearance of lumps on the skin.
The reason skin-boosting treatment is becoming popular is mostly that it is completely safe, and non-invasive with minimal downtime, in addition to that it is recommended especially for people who have dull, dehydrated, and lifeless looking skin. It can be used on the face, neck, chest, or hands to create tissue hydration and help in collagen stimulation..
This article is Medically reviewed by : Dr. Iman Itani MBBS.GP. Aesthetic doctor.