Skin Boosters

After cleansing, numbing cream is applied and left to work while we talk through the plan. We use TargetCool CO2 skin cooling during the injections for extra comfort. Using a very fine needle or cannula, small amounts of booster are placed just beneath the surface in a grid pattern across the treatment area. Depending on the product, you may notice small raised bumps at each point; these are the booster settling in and usually flatten within a day or two. A full face typically takes 30 to 45 minutes, including preparation.

The main benefit is deeper, longer-lasting hydration than skincare alone can provide. Most clients notice skin that feels softer and looks more radiant within one to two weeks, with smoother texture and fewer visible fine lines as the course progresses. Because boosters improve skin quality rather than adding volume, results look natural. They can also help crepey skin on the neck and hands, improve how make-up sits on the skin, and create a healthy base that helps other treatments work well. Results vary from person to person.

Skin boosters are a low-downtime treatment, but as with any injection there are side effects to know about. Redness, mild swelling, tenderness and small bumps at the injection points are common and usually settle within 24 to 48 hours. Bruising can occur and may last up to a week. Less commonly, lumps, prolonged swelling, infection or an allergic reaction to an ingredient can happen, and very rarely product can affect a blood vessel. We take a full medical history, use strict hygiene to reduce these risks and explain them fully before you consent.

Most people return to work and normal routines straight away, although you may prefer a quiet evening while any bumps settle. Avoid make-up for 12 hours, and avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, alcohol and facial massage for 24 to 48 hours. Sleep with your head slightly raised on the first night if you are prone to swelling. Hydration continues to improve over the following weeks, which is why a course of two to three sessions about four weeks apart usually gives the best result.

Contact us straight away if you notice pain that is increasing rather than settling, skin that turns pale, blotchy, grey or dusky, spreading redness, heat or swelling, or signs of infection such as pus or a raised temperature. Please also get in touch if lumps have not settled after two weeks, or if you have any concerns at all; we would always rather hear from you. If you have difficulty breathing or swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, call 999 immediately.