INJECTAB LE FACTS
Defining Skin Boosters The injectable treatment that can give your skin the hydration it deserves
Over recent years there’s been a real shift in beauty trends – no more are people after an overdone, obvious look. Instead, many are leaning towards subtle enhancements and tweaks – and above all else, this means taking care of your skin! One aesthetic practitioner who has really noticed the difference of treatment trends in her clinic is Dr Yusra Al-Mukhtar. “I call it the year of the skin! Or ‘skinimilism’, if you will,” she laughs. “People are really looking to restore their natural glow – they don’t want to be fake; they want to be fresh. In a recent survey I conducted – Beautified Britain Index: The Skin Report – we found that in the last year there has been a 309% increase in searches for skincare online. There was also a huge increase in searches for treatments that can help with acne scarring and a rise in #dolphinskin on social media platforms – this refers to skin that has a glowy sheen,” she says. While there are many skincare products and ranges out there that can help to achieve this look, there’s a lesser known solution to revitalising the skin quality which comes in the form of an injectable treatment. Now, we know what you’re thinking – aren’t injectables used to plump up your lips and freeze your forehead? We aren’t talking about fillers or botulinum toxin here, we’re talking about something else – skin revitalisers and boosters!
What are skin boosters? Not as well-known as its dermal filler and toxin counterparts, skin boosters are used for very different reasons. Dr Al-Mukhtar explains, “Fillers are usually used for creating volume and are injected deep into the skin. Skin boosters, on the other hand, are injected superficially meaning they are inserted into the uppermost layers of the skin. They are used for improving skin quality, moisture, texture, elasticity, and fine lines.” According to Dr Alexis Granite, skin boosters are used to help increase skin glow. “Think of them as an injectable moisturiser,” she says. “Boosters and revitalisers also help to stimulate collagen production over time, so your skin ends up in a better place than 8
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"Your skin ends up in a better place than where it started with consistent treatments" Dr Alexis Granite
