“Skin booster” is a name for a group of treatments, not a single thing. I offer several, and they each do a slightly different job. If you’ve been trying to work out which one you need, this is how I’d explain it to you in clinic.
What a skin booster is
A skin booster is an injectable treatment that improves the quality of your skin from within. I think of it as a deep drink of water for your skin, from the inside out. It doesn’t add volume or change your features. It’s about skin that looks healthier, better hydrated and more radiant.
The ones I offer
Profhilo. For dry, crepey or tired skin that has lost its bounce. It hydrates all over the face. Two sessions, 4 weeks apart. £250 a session.
Teoxane Baby Glow. For dullness. It’s about light reflection, so I place it on the areas that catch the light: along the cheekbones, the corners of the mouth and the tail of the brows. Two sessions, 4 weeks apart, or three for a longer-lasting result. Results show in about 9 days. £250 a session.
Lumi Pro. For a dewy, glass skin finish. Three sessions, and a difference can show in as little as 48 hours. £150 a session, or £385 for three.
Seventy Hyal. For hydration, and replacing hyaluronic acid your skin has lost. Two to three sessions. It can also be used to target one area, such as around the mouth and the smile lines. £150 a session.
How I choose
I don’t expect you to arrive knowing which one you want. At your consultation I look at your skin and ask what’s bothering you most.
- Skin that feels dry and looks tired all over: usually Profhilo.
- A face that is starting to drop a little: Structura, often with Profhilo.
- Skin that is fine but flat, with no glow: Baby Glow or Lumi Pro.
- Lines around the mouth, or skin that needs hydration in one area: Seventy Hyal.
What they have in common
Skin boosters generally last about 6 months. Afterwards you may have small bumps where the product sits, which usually settle by the next day. Keep make-up off the area for 12 hours, avoid exercise for 24 hours, and give saunas and other strong heat a miss for a few days.
I don’t use Profhilo under the eyes. For that area I’d talk to you about polynucleotides or tear trough filler.
Before and after · Profhilo
Skin Boosters & Profhilo
A real client of mine. Every face is different, so results vary from person to person.
Real clients of mine. Every face is different, so results vary from person to person. All treatments carry risks. Consultation first.
Your questions
Which skin booster is best?
There isn’t a best one, only the right one for your skin. That’s what the consultation is for.
Do skin booster injections hurt?
You’ll feel a scratch with each injection. If you’re nervous, tell me when you book and I’ll allow extra time for you to settle in first.
Is Profhilo better than the others?
Profhilo is the best known, and it’s a lovely treatment. But if what you want is glow, or help in one area, another booster may suit you better. I compare Profhilo with the rest in my Profhilo vs skin boosters guide.
Skin boosters in King’s Cross
My clinic is at 260 Pentonville Road, a short walk from King’s Cross St Pancras and walkable from Angel and Islington. Your consultation is £30 and comes off your treatment. Book a consultation or see all my skin boosters and prices.