Skin Boosters and Dermal Biogenesis
Skin boosters are injections to the face, neck or hands which improve skin quality, laxity, tone, texture, and deep hydration of the skin. They will give an all over glow and hydration but also help to reduce fine lines, giving a natural dewy appearance.
Skin Boosters
Skin boosters are made of hyaluronic acid which is present naturally in the skin as the skin’s natural moisturiser, and other key ingredients such as Amino Acids, Antioxidants, Minerals and Vitamins. It is applied with multiple microinjections into the deep layers of the skin. This thickens the skin, stimulates the renewal of collagen and nourishes. Skin boosters can be used on the full face, neck or chest as hydrating or anti-ageing treatments, or to target specific fine lines such as vertical cheek lines, ‘smokers lines’ or necklace lines around the neck.
While the choice of skin booster is often individual to the patient and target area of concern we frequently use Teosyal® Redensity 1.
Skin Boosters FAQ
Why would I need skin boosters?
These are good treatments for the quality and surface texture of your skin. They can be used to improve hydration and fine lines in the skin.
Is it painful?
The product itself contains anaesthetic so it is not overly uncomfortable.
When will I notice the effects?
Results will appear gradually over 4 weeks following treatment.
How often should I have the treatment?
This will depend on your skin and the brand of skin booster used. Generally two treatments are required about 4 weeks apart.
How long does the treatment last?
Results can last up to 12 months, dependent on your lifestyle, skin quality, treatment area and product used, along your general skincare regimen over the period.
Are there any side effects?
You will feel small bumps in your skin for up to 24hours after treatment though they usually settle after 24hours. It is possible to get small bruises at the sites of injection.
Belotero Revive
Belotero Revive is a next generation, injectable hyaluronic acid skin booster designed to rejuvenate the quality of skin and revitalise the early signs of sun damage. It also contains glycerol, a powerful hydrating agent. This fabulous product treats the early signs of sun damage, signs of ageing, rehydrates dry skin, improves elasticity, and reduces skin pigmentation. Results can last up to 6-9 months.
Profhilo®
Profhilo® is a revolutionary injectable 'beneath the skin' hyaluronic acid moisturising treatment which has a prolonged simulating activity on the dermal cells and works to rejuvenate the skin from within. One of the highest concentrations of hyaluronic acid on the market, Profhilo not only boosts and hydrates the skin, but also remodels aging and sagging tissue. It stimulates the skin cell receptors to counteract skin laxity and improve and restore firmness of the skin.
HOW DOES PROFHILO WORK?
Ultra-pure hyaluronic acid is precisely injected into the area being treated. Unlike wrinkle reducing and dermal filler treatments, Profhilo stimulates collagen and elastin, attracting water in the deeper layers of the skin.
As a stabilised product, the activity on dermal cells will last longer than that of a non-stabilised gel. During this time the stimulation of four different types of collagen and elastin takes place by slow release of hyaluronic acid.
The stimulation results in significant tissue improvement. Therefore we cannot say that Profhilo is a skin booster as it also has a significant tightening / lifting effect on the tissue.
Profhilo® FAQ
What is the downtime?
No downtime, you can continue with your routine activities. There may be slightly raised areas on the skin which will be barely noticeable.
What is the difference between Profhilo and Skin boosters?
They are very similar treatments. However, Profhilo allows a larger area (full face or neck) to be treated with only a few injections whereas skinboosters are often used to target specific fine lines. Profhilo also does more than hydrate and thicken the skin; it contributes to skin remodeling with new collagen and elastin production.
Is profhilo only for aging skin?
You can get this treatment at any age – it is the ultimate luxury preventative treatment. Many of our practitioners love having this treatment themselves and have done since their early thirties! However, you will notice more of a difference in your skin if you have some skin laxity present.
How long does it take to work?
You will notice a difference in your skin from a few days after the first treatment however the full results are apparent 4 weeks after the second treatment.
Can Profhilo only be used to treat my face?
The most common areas of treatment include the face and neck and can also be used for the décolletage, hands, arms, knees and abdomen area where it would effectively treat skin laxity. The treatment is suitable for men and women as well as offering skin benefits for patients of all ages.
Sunekos®
Sunekos® is a patented formula of hyaluronic acid and amino acids which is injected into the dermis of the skin to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, enabling the extracellular matrix (scaffolding) regeneration. It can be used to treat and prevent skin ageing and elastosis and reduce expression lines and thin wrinkles. Sunekos® is the only natural product in professional dermo-aesthetics that stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin, restoring elasticity and volume to the skin.
Sunekos FAQ
When would I expect to see benefits of Sunekos?
Sunekos® acts in a physiological way. The standard protocol for face consists of 4 injections; it is common to see improvements after the first session.
How long do the results from Sunekos® last?
Depending on the patients and their skin conditions, results can last for up to 6 months before repeating the procedure.
How long does the procedure take?
Depending on the area that is being treated Sunekos® protocol requires 4 treatments over a 3 to 4 week period, each treatment normally can be completed in 15 minutes.
After treatment, how quickly can I resume my normal activities?
The procedure has no downtime and the patient can immediately continue as normal.
Click below to read further on a clinical study supporting the safety and effectiveness of Sunekos®
Radara
Non-injection skin boosters.
Radara is a novel anti-ageing regimen using unique micro-channelling patches and high purity HA serum to repair, rejuvenate and replenish the eye area, diminishing wrinkles and restoring skin quality for a radiant, refreshed appearance without injections.
Please click the link below to see exactly how Radara works. This system can only be purchased through a medical professional.
