What a skin booster is, and how it differs from filler
A skin booster is an injectable gel or formula placed just under the surface of the skin with very fine needles, usually as a series of tiny injections across an area. Most are based on hyaluronic acid, the same water-holding substance used in filler, but in a much softer form that spreads through the skin instead of holding a shape.
Filler is placed to add volume or structure in one spot: fuller lips, a more defined chin. A skin booster is about the skin itself: how hydrated, smooth and even it looks. It won’t change the shape of your face, lift anything or replace filler, and the effect is temporary.
| Skin booster | Dermal filler | |
|---|---|---|
| What it’s for | Skin quality: hydration, texture, radiance | Volume, shape and structure |
| How it’s placed | Many tiny, shallow injections across an area | Fewer injections in planned spots |
| How it feels afterwards | Small bumps for a day or two | Swelling and firmness for a few days |
| How it’s given | Usually a short course, then maintenance | Usually one appointment, with top-ups later |
The boosters I offer
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Other skin boosters
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Skin boosters compared: Profhilo and Seventy Hyal 2000
There are several kinds of skin booster, and the names can be confusing. Here’s how the common ones differ, based on published product and practitioner information. Which one suits you depends on your skin and what you’d like to change.
| Profhilo | Seventy Hyal 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A hyaluronic acid booster: 2ml per session, placed at five points on each side of the face so it spreads under the skin | A hyaluronic acid skin booster |
| Usual course | Two sessions about four weeks apart, then maintenance around every six months | Two or three sessions about four weeks apart, with top-ups every six to twelve months |
| Afterwards | Small bumps at the injection points, usually settling within a day | Small bumps that usually settle within a few hours |
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Profhilo and Seventy Hyal 2000 are other manufacturers’ products, described here for comparison only. Course plans vary with the product, the practitioner and your skin.
How many sessions, and how long results last
Skin boosters work gradually. Most are given as a short course a few weeks apart, and the effect builds over the weeks after each session. Results vary from person to person and are temporary, so most people come back for occasional maintenance sessions if they’d like to keep them going.
How many sessions you need depends on your skin, the product and what you’d like to change. I’ll recommend a plan at your consultation and tell you honestly what a course can and can’t do.
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Face, neck and hands
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Who skin boosters suit, and who they don’t
Skin boosters may suit you if you’re 18 or over and you’d like skin that looks more hydrated, smoother or more even, without changing your features, and you’re happy to come back for a course.
They aren’t right for you at the moment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; have broken skin, an infection, a cold sore or a skin flare-up in the area; have a history of severe allergies, or are allergic to anything in the product; have a bleeding disorder or take medicines that thin the blood (tell me at your consultation); have an autoimmune condition (we’ll talk it through, and I may ask you to check with your GP first); tend to form raised scars; have sunburn; or feel unwell or feverish on the day.
Your appointment, step by step
Arrival and ID. I’ll check your photo ID. Your full address is in your booking confirmation.
Consultation. We look at your skin, go through your health history and agree a plan, and you sign a consent form. If treatment isn’t right for you, we stop there and your deposit is refunded in full. If you’d rather plan a course before your first session, book a consultation on its own (20 minutes, £[[ASK]]).
Preparation. Your skin is cleansed, and numbing is used where appropriate.
Treatment. Fine, shallow injections across the area. You’ll see small bumps as the product goes in; they’re expected.
Aftercare. Written aftercare to take home, and your next session booked in if you’re having a course.
Risks and side effects
Common and short-lived: small bumps at the injection points, redness, swelling, tenderness and pinpoint bruising. Less commonly: infection, lumps that take longer to settle, or an allergic reaction. I’ll go through these at your consultation, and your aftercare sheet tells you which signs mean you should contact me.
Prices
- The deposit shown with each treatment comes off your price, and it’s refunded in full if treatment isn’t right for you.
- Move or cancel at least 48 hours ahead and it’s refunded or moved.
- Booking online? You have a 14-day right to cancel.
Skin booster
Price: from £90
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Aftercare
- Small bumps at the injection points are normal and usually flatten within 24 to 48 hours.
- Keep your skin clean, with no make-up for 12 hours and no active skincare (acids, retinol) for 48 hours.
- Avoid alcohol, strenuous exercise, saunas, sunbeds and direct sun for 48 hours, and wear SPF every day.
Skin booster aftercare
What’s normal in the first two days, and when to get in touch.
FAQs
What’s the difference between a skin booster and filler?
Filler adds volume or shape in planned spots. A skin booster is spread through the skin to support hydration and quality, and doesn’t change your shape.
How many sessions will I need?
Most skin boosters are given as a short course, a few weeks apart. I’ll recommend a plan for you at your consultation.
When will I notice a difference?
Skin boosters work gradually, building over the weeks after each session. Results vary from person to person and are temporary.
Can I wear make-up afterwards?
Please leave your skin bare for 12 hours, then apply make-up with clean brushes. [[ASK: confirm 12 or 24 hours for the product you use]]
Do skin boosters hurt?
Your comfort matters. Numbing is used where appropriate. The needles are very fine; you may feel a series of small pricks.
Can I have a skin booster and filler?
Often, yes, though not always on the same day. We’ll plan the order at your consultation. [[ASK: confirm your practice]]
Clients from across South Bristol
Because skin boosters are a course, being close matters. The treatment room is in BS13, a short trip from Bedminster, Hengrove, Whitchurch, Knowle and Long Ashton, and closer still from Bishopsworth, Hartcliffe and Withywood. Your full address comes with your booking confirmation.
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