Skin Boosters

Skin boosters can be used in a number of areas where the skin is showing dehydration, loss of elasticity, fine lines, crepiness or reduced overall skin quality.

Depending on the product selected, common treatment areas include:

• face
• cheeks and lower face
• around the mouth
• neck
• décolletage
• hands
• selected areas of the body where skin quality and hydration are a concern

Different skin boosters are formulated and licensed for slightly different treatment areas, so the product chosen will depend on where you would like to improve the skin and what that area needs.

This varies according to indivdual needs but as a rough guide

3 sessions 3 weeks apart

You do not need to decide this yourself.

Following your consultation and skin assessment, Nicky will recommend the most appropriate skin booster and treatment schedule for you, taking into account:

• your level of dehydration
• skin texture and elasticity
• degree of skin ageing
• treatment area
• previous treatments
• and your individual response to treatment

Maintenance treatments can then be planned according to how your skin responds and how you wish to maintain your results.

You may notice some immediate improvement in hydration, plumpness and radiance after treatment, but the final result is not instant.

Skin boosters work progressively, so improvements in texture, elasticity, firmness and overall skin quality usually continue to develop over the following 2–6 weeks, particularly when treatment is performed as part of a course.

The exact timeline varies according to the product used:

• STYLAGE® Hydro / HydroMax – hydration may be noticeable early, with further improvements developing gradually
• Neauvia® Hydro Deluxe – results build progressively as hydration and skin-quality benefits develop
• Celora™ Vita – improvement is usually gradual and becomes more noticeable over a treatment course

For most patients, the best results are seen after completing the recommended course, rather than after a single session.

Nicky will advise what you can realistically expect from the specific skin booster selected for you.

No allergy testing is needed.

There is very little preparation required before a skin booster treatment, but a few simple steps can help minimise bruising, swelling and irritation.

Before your appointment, we recommend that you:

• avoid alcohol for 24 hours beforehand, as this may increase bruising
• where medically appropriate, avoid ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication for 24 hours before treatment
• do not stop any prescribed medication, including aspirin, anticoagulants or antiplatelet medication, unless advised by the clinician who prescribed it
• avoid vigorous exfoliation, retinoids or irritating active skincare for around 24–48 hours beforehand if your skin is sensitive
• arrive with clean skin and, where possible, without makeup over the treatment area
• avoid treatment if you have an active infection, cold sore, significant skin inflammation or are feeling unwell
• let us know if you have recently had dental treatment, facial procedures, injectables, vaccinations or surgery
• inform Nicky of any changes to your medical history, medications, allergies or pregnancy/breastfeeding status

If you are prone to cold sores, please mention this during your consultation, particularly if treatment is planned around the mouth.

A full consultation and skin assessment will always be completed before treatment to ensure that the chosen skin booster is appropriate for you.

Following treatment, it is normal to experience some temporary redness, tenderness, swelling, small raised injection points or occasional bruising. These effects are usually mild and settle over the following few days.

To support recovery, we recommend that you:

• avoid rubbing, massaging or applying pressure to the treated area unless specifically advised
• avoid makeup for around 12–24 hours
• avoid strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours
• avoid excessive heat, including saunas, steam rooms and very hot baths or showers, for 24–48 hours
• avoid alcohol for around 24 hours, as this may increase bruising or swelling
• avoid retinol, retinoids, exfoliating acids and other potentially irritating skincare for around 48 hours
• avoid facials, massage, microneedling, peels, laser or energy-based treatments for approximately 2 weeks, unless otherwise advised
• use a broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 daily
• keep the skin clean and use a gentle cleanser and moisturiser while it settles

Small bumps at the injection sites can occur with some skin boosters and usually flatten naturally as the product disperses.

Please contact NR Aesthetics & Skin if you experience increasing pain, heat, redness, significant swelling, discharge, unusual skin colour changes or any other symptoms that concern you.

You will be given personalised aftercare advice based on the specific skin booster used and the area treated.

Skin booster treatments are generally well tolerated when performed by an appropriately trained medical practitioner, but as with any injectable procedure there are potential risks and side effects.

Common and usually temporary effects include:

• redness
• swelling
• tenderness or soreness
• bruising
• small raised injection points
• itching or sensitivity
• temporary lumpiness or unevenness while the product settles

Less commonly, complications can include:

• infection
• prolonged swelling or inflammation
• nodules or persistent lumps
• hypersensitivity or allergic reaction
• pigmentation changes
• reactivation of cold sores in susceptible patients

Before treatment, Nicky will complete a full consultation and medical assessment, discuss the specific risks associated with the product being used and ensure that the treatment is appropriate for you.

At NR Aesthetics & Skin, patient safety, appropriate product selection and careful injection technique are always the priority.