Skinboosters

The aim is to improve skin quality when the skin feels tight, lacks suppleness or radiance, or has developed an uneven texture. Hyaluronic acid holds water in the skin, which may give it a more hydrated and luminous appearance.

A skinbooster does not replace a peel or treatment for pigmentation, and it does not fill a deep hollow. When loss of volume is the main concern, a different gel may be more appropriate: this is the essential distinction from a volumising filler.

It shares its logic with mesotherapy (dedicated page): superficial micro-injections. What changes is the content injected, decided in consultation.

For someone who seeks a discreet change, often described as skin that feels more comfortable and luminous, and who accepts that several sessions may sometimes be needed. It may suit skin that is dehydrated, dull, or losing suppleness.

Infected, irritated or recently damaged skin should not be treated. Pregnancy, certain illnesses and some medicines require prior discussion. The physician may also conclude that topical skincare is sufficient.

The area should match a real indication, clarified in consultation. Extending the treatment “since we are there” has no benefit.

• Face: cheeks, forehead, eye contour depending on the examination.
• Neck: thin skin, often marked by dehydration.
• Décolletage: sun-exposed skin, where texture shows.
• Hands: thin, dry-looking skin, when treatment is considered appropriate after examination.

After the skin has been examined, the area is cleaned and disinfected. A numbing cream may be applied depending on the area. The product is placed at many superficial points, with a fine needle or a suitable technique.

Small papules or a grid pattern may be visible immediately afterwards, often because of the product deposits themselves; these marks fade. The session is generally brief.

There is no standard number of sessions. A short initial course followed by possible maintenance is often discussed, depending on the condition of the skin and its response.

The intended effect is at skin level: improved hydration, suppleness and radiance. It is deliberately subtle and usually gradual. Skinboosters are not suitable for someone seeking a more defined jawline or fuller lips.

The response varies. Improvement may be clear in one person and subtle in another; this does not mean that more product should automatically be used.

Hyaluronic acid is resorbed. Maintenance, if useful, is decided after seeing how long the effect lasts in this person.

Injection marks may be visible for the first few days. The appearance of the skin is assessed later, once it has settled.

Redness, small bumps at the injection points, tenderness or slight bruising are the most common after-effects, for a few hours to a few days. Make-up may be discouraged for a short time.

Any worsening reaction, abnormal pain or unexpected change in the skin should be reported. The use of multiple injection points does not make this any less of a medical procedure.

It is preferable to come without active irritation, without recent intense tanning if the skin is fragile, and having mentioned cosmetic treatments in the previous weeks, anticoagulants and any history of cold sores.

After the session, you may be advised to avoid direct sun, strong heat (sauna or steam room), intense exercise and irritating products for a short period. Specific advice depends on the skin and area treated.