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Skin Boosters have emerged as a game-changing solution in the quest for youthful, radiant skin. These minimally invasive treatments are designed to enhance skin hydration, texture, and overall appearance. However, one common question lingers: How long do skin booster results last?
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the science behind skin boosters, the factors influencing their duration, and what you can do to maximise and prolong their benefits. If you would like to book a treatment with our experienced skincare professionals, contact our team to book a consultation.
Skin boosters, also known as hydrating injections, are a popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment that are often paired with Dermal Fillers and other popular injectable treatments. They involve injecting a hyaluronic acid-based solution into the deeper layers of the skin to provide instant moisture and stimulate collagen production.
The results of Skin Boosters lead to smoother, plumper, and more youthful skin for you to enjoy. Rather than being used like dermal fillers to shape and add volume, skin boosters are used to hydrate and improve radiance, vibrance and glow. This treatment is effective in maintaining a youthful look and keeping skin healthy and wrinkle free.
At our Harley Street clinic, we use the most advanced injectable techniques and products available today. For more information about this incredible rejuvenation treatment, take a look at our Complete Guide to Skin Booster Treatments.
For first-timers, it’s common for results to last anywhere up to 6 months before requiring a top-up. However, there are several key factors that influence the longevity of skin booster results, including:
Product Choice
The specific skin booster product used can significantly affect the length of your results. Different products are formulated to provide varying durations of efficacy. Your practitioner can recommend the right one for your unique needs. Book a consultation with one of our specialists to discuss which option would be best for you and your skin.
Treated Area
The location of the injection plays a crucial role in determining the duration of results. Skin boosters applied to areas with less muscle movement, such as the cheeks, tend to last longer than those in dynamic regions like the lips.
Metabolism of the Individual
Everyone’s metabolism is different. A faster metabolism may break down the hyaluronic acid more rapidly, leading to shorter-lasting results. Those with a slower metabolism may benefit from longer-than-average results.
Lifestyle and Skincare
Your daily skincare routine, sun exposure, and lifestyle habits can significantly impact the longevity of your skin booster results. A diligent skincare regimen and sun protection can help extend the benefits of the treatment.
Hydration Levels
As you may know, Hyaluronic Acid attracts and retains water within your skin, so your body’s hydration levels also play a pivotal role in how long your results last. Staying well-hydrated is crucial in maintaining the rejuvenating effects of skin booster treatment.
As with any injectable treatment, there are definitely things that you can do to maintain and enhance your results. Below are some of our recommendations to ensure that your Skin Booster results are maximised:
Book Top-Up Treatments in Advance
At our London clinic, we typically recommend periodic maintenance sessions to ensure that your results are maintained. We suggest booking follow-up appointments scheduled several months apart to help ensure the long-term benefits of your treatment. To ensure you are not left waiting for months, we advise booking your top-ups in advance to avoid disappointment.
Follow your practitioners Aftercare Advice
Effective aftercare begins the moment you leave the clinic. For a summarised guide on what to do following your treatment, check out our Aftercare Guide for Skin Boosters.
Implement an effective Skincare Routine (If not already doing so)
We recommend implementing a consistent skincare regimen using products that suit your skin type. Products containing hydrating and collagen-boosting ingredients can complement the effects of your skin booster treatment. This will not only allow your results to last longer, but also enhance the radiance and glow from your hydrating treatment.
Keeping hydrated & maintaining a healthy diet
As mentioned above, ensuring your body is well-hydrated and maintaining a healthy diet aren’t just beneficial for your general well-being; they are also integral to sustaining the results of skin booster treatments. By nourishing your skin from the inside out, you can improve the longevity of your skin booster benefits and enjoy beautiful, rejuvenated skin for an extended period.
Sun Protection
To maintain results, shield your skin from harmful UV rays. Regular sunscreen use and sun-protective measures are essential to prevent premature ageing and preserve the results of your skin booster treatment.
Designed to rejuvenate and hydrate the skin from within, Skin Boosters offer a non-invasive solution for improving skin texture, tone, and overall appearance. Although these treatments continue to grow in popularity, there is still some confusion about how to prepare and what to expect during and after your treatment. At our specialist injectables clinic in London, providing peace of mind that your treatment is being delivered professionally and patient-focused is one of our main priorities.
In our Skin Booter procedure guide, our skin specialists outline what you can expect before, during and after your treatment to give you peace of mind and awareness of what’s to come.
To conclude, skin boosters offer a fantastic solution for achieving revitalised and youthful skin, but the duration of their results can vary among individuals. While the exact longevity may differ, it’s crucial to recognise that skin boosters require ongoing maintenance and a proactive skincare approach to keep your skin looking its best.
With attentive care and proper maintenance, you can enjoy the benefits of skin boosters for an extended period, helping you achieve and sustain the radiant skin you desire.
Dr Apul Parikh has vast experience performing Skin Booster treatments for clients and patients for over 16 years. Regarded as a specialist for injectable skin treatments, you can have peace of mind that your treatment is being handled by a highly experienced and world-renowned medical practitioner.
Contact Dr Apul Parikh to book a consultation with a medical aesthetic skin specialist and discuss the results that you want your skin boosters to deliver.
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10 mins via District & Circle Line from South Kensington to London Victoria.
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17 mins via Victoria Line from Oxford Circus to London Victoria.
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22 mins via Bakerloo & District Line from Lambeth North to London Victoria.
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Dr Apul Parikh Clinic,
7 Grosvenor Gardens,
Victoria
London
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0203 405 3538
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info@apulparikh.co.uk