Skin boosters are injectable treatments that focus on the quality and hydration of your skin rather than adding volume or softening muscle movement. At our Loughborough clinic they include Profhilo, Skinvive, polynucleotides and Sunekos, each suited to slightly different needs across the face, neck, décolletage, hands and the delicate area around the eyes. Every treatment is carried out by a registered nurse prescriber after a face-to-face consultation, so the right option and course are chosen for your skin.
What skin boosters can help with
Skin boosters are typically chosen by people who want their skin to look fresher, smoother and more hydrated rather than to change the shape of their face. They can help with:
- Dull, dry or dehydrated-looking skin
- Fine lines and an early loss of firmness
- Skin quality and radiance across the face, neck and hands
- Crepey skin in areas such as the neck, décolletage and around the eyes
Because they work on skin quality, skin boosters are often used alongside other treatments as part of a wider plan.
How skin boosters work
Most skin boosters are based on hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the skin and helps it hold onto water. Placed into the skin with fine injections, they aim to support hydration and stimulate the skin's own processes over the following weeks. Polynucleotides work a little differently, using purified molecules that aim to support skin quality over a course of sessions. Results tend to develop gradually rather than immediately, are not permanent, and vary from person to person, which is why a short course is often recommended.
The treatments we offer
Profhilo is a hyaluronic acid treatment that spreads through the skin to support hydration and firmness, commonly used across the face, neck, hands and knees. It is usually delivered as an initial short course.
Skinvive by Juvéderm is a microdroplet skin booster designed to improve surface smoothness and hydration, with options for the face, cheeks, neck, décolletage and hands.
Polynucleotides (Plinest) are injectable skin boosters that aim to support skin quality and are often used around the eyes and across the face, with a dedicated option for the delicate eye area. They are usually provided as a course.
Sunekos combines hyaluronic acid with amino acids to support skin quality and hydration, including the area around the eyes, and is typically given as a short course.
Treatment areas
Between these options we can treat the face, the area around the eyes, the neck and décolletage, the backs of the hands and the knees. Which booster suits which area depends on your skin and your goals, and this is agreed with your nurse prescriber at consultation.
Your consultation and what to expect
Every skin booster treatment begins with a face-to-face consultation. Your nurse prescriber assesses your skin, discusses your goals and medical history, and recommends the most suitable booster and course. The treatments use fine needles and most people describe only brief discomfort, with little downtime, though small raised bumps can sometimes be visible for a short time after certain treatments.
Is it right for me?
Skin boosters suit many people who want to support the look and feel of their skin rather than add volume. Suitability is always confirmed at consultation, and these treatments are not appropriate for everyone, for example during pregnancy or breastfeeding or with certain medical conditions. If a skin booster is not the right option for you, we will talk through the alternatives.