What are Skin Boosters?

Skin boosters are injectables that improve skin texture, elasticity, hydration and overall appearance. Treatment involves injecting hyaluronic acid (HA) which is a soft, gel-like substance under the skin, which improves the skin’s elasticity, firmness and radiance giving an overall skin quality.  Skin boosters are often called skin quality as they improve and enhance the overall quality and health of the skin.

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What do Skin Boosters do?

Skin Boosters increase the levels of hydration in the skin and stimulate the production of collagen,  improving fine lines and wrinkles, producing firmer and younger looking skin. 

Another key benefit of skin boosters is that they are particularly good at improving hydration and can be used to treat many different skin areas and skin types. Most common areas are the face followed by the neck, chest and the hands. In contrast to fillers, Skin Boosters help improve collagen and elastin.

Do Skin Boosters work?

In Short, YES! They work brilliantly to target dryness, roughness and fine lines and improve skin tone and texture. However, for best results two sessions per year for maintenance to ensure maximum results and hydration.

How Skin Boosters Work

Skin booster injections are a soft, gel-like substance called Hyaluronic Acid (HA). This is a substance that occurs naturally in the skin and holds incredible amounts of moisture. However, HA depletes with many factors including age, sun damage, genetics, smoking and environmental factors which is what causes skin to become dry and dehydrated.

Microinjections of hyaluronic acid restores the moisture in the skin, which improves its elasticity, firmness and radiance.

Skin Boosters are injected using microdroplet or mesotherapy technique of tiny injections. This process of delivering skin boosters also triggers the skin’s own repair resulting in collagen production and improved skin elasticity.

8 Benefits of Skin Boosters

Depending on the type of skin booster and ingredients some of the potential benefits include:

1. Improved and more radiant complexion

2. Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles

3. Healthier skin tone

4. Better hydration –  ‘glowing’ skin

5. Firmer skin texture and tone

6. Improved skin elasticity

7. Reduced dry patches

8. Improved overall appearance in skin tone

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It is recommended to have two treatments 4 weeks apart. A consultation is needed to determine an accurate personalised treatment plan. 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Unfortunately not all treatments are for everyone. Please check our contraindications list to make sure you avoid disappointment.

Conditions that would mean you were not able to have this treatments:

Pregnant/Nursing

HIV/AIDS

Cancer (all forms)

Undergoing chemotherapy or immune therapy

Immunodeficiency

Lupus

High blood pressure (uncontrolled)

Insulin dependent diabetics

Prednisone and other steroid medications (treatment will increase inflammation)

Heart problems or diseases

Haemorrhagic disease, trauma or bleeding

Scleroderma

Family history of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation

Solar Keratosis

Anticoagulants / Blood thinners (including but limited to Warfarin or aspirin)

Nickel or stainless steal allergies

Active Acne

Pregnant or breastfeeding

Clients under 18 years of age

Conditions that need a doctors letter to confirm the treatment is suitable before treatments can begin:

• Epilepsy

• Transplant Anti-Rejection Drugs

• Thyroid Disease

• Heart Disease

• Hypertension (High blood pressure treated with medication)

• Cancer - after 12 months

The list below is of things that require a waiting period until you can start treatments:

• Active skin infection of any type, such as herpes simplex, impetigo, flat warts. (wait until healed)

• Sunburn in the treatment area ( wait until completely healed)

• Have bacterial or viral diseases of the skin (wait until clear)

• Inflammation (wait until healed)

• Laser treatments — face only — 4-6 weeks post treatment

• Active Herpes – cold sores — must take anti-viral meds 2 weeks pre and post treatment (peels & needling)

• Warts (avoid Area)

• Ro-accutane (6 - 12 months post treatment)

Wait 3 months before commencing with treatments:

• Recent facial operations — must wait at least 3 months post surgery

• Tattooing / Cosmetic Tattooing (Treatment Area)

       Wait 2 week before commencing treatments:

• Strong chemical peels - PH lower than 3.1.

• Botox and fillers

• Any recent invasive or stimulating skin procedures i.e. micro-dermabrasion, electrolysis, IPL

• Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen, aspirin and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections

       Stop using/taking 1 week before commencing treatments:

• Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen. These will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical for your skin rejuvenation.

• Waxing or depilatory creams

• Retin-A

      Pre Treatment Advice

• Do NOT consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising)

• Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible for a period of 2 weeks before treatment. Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen, aspirin and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.

• Discontinue Retin-A 2 days before and 2 days after treatment.

• Reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold sore or blemish on the area.

• If you have a history of cold sores please let your provider know, use your anti-viral medication prior to treatment.

• Be sure to have a good breakfast, including food and drink before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment.

       Post Treatment Advice

• There may be some redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising which should settle within days.

• Drink plenty of water, this will help improve your treatment results

• Clean your face with a gentle cleanser and warm water

• Try to sleep on your back for the first night

• Try not to wear makeup.

• Use creams with antioxidants and hyaluronic acid to reduce irritation and hydrate the skin.

• Avoid active skincare products which contain: Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acids, Retinol (Vitamin A), and Vitamin C (in low pH formula). Continue to do so for 3 days post treatment.

• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.

• Avoid sun (and sunbeds), Saunas, Steam rooms or heat for 72 hours.

• Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excess swelling.

• If you have swelling you may apply a cool compress for 15 minutes each hour.

• Use Paracetamol for discomfort. Do not take Ibuporfen for two weeks after the treatment.

• Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.

• Use Arnica to help the bruising and swelling, start at least 2 days prior to injections.

• If you are planning to attend a special event when a bruise, should it occur, would be unacceptable to you.

• Results will not be immediate, but will develop over time. and a course of treatment will be required