Skin boosters deliver hydration and nutrients into the skin itself, improving texture, radiance and quality without adding volume or changing facial shape.
Skin boosters are injectable treatments that work on the quality of the skin rather than the shape of the face. Delivered through a series of fine microinjections, they place hyaluronic acid and supporting nutrients into the skin itself, where they draw in moisture and support the skin’s own collagen and elastin production.
They are the treatment Dr Sateei most often recommends to patients who say their skin looks tired, dull or dehydrated but who would not like anything about their appearance changed. At her London clinic, options including Profhilo, Belotero Revive and Teosyal Redensity 1 are used according to what the skin needs. Results vary between individuals and build across a course rather than appearing after one session.
Skin boosters and dermal fillers use similar ingredients to do quite different jobs. A filler is placed in one location to provide structure and add volume. A skin booster is dispersed evenly through the skin across many small injection points, where it is not intended to create shape at all.
Once in place, the hyaluronic acid draws in and holds water, which improves hydration, plumpness and light reflection. Over the following weeks it also supports fibroblast activity, encouraging the skin to produce its own collagen and elastin. Some products add glycerol, antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and minerals to support that process further.
This is why skin boosters are a course rather than a single treatment. The hydrating effect appears relatively quickly; the improvement in firmness and texture depends on the collagen response, which takes longer. Dr Sateei selects between products at consultation, as they differ meaningfully. Profhilo spreads widely and is placed at set points to improve laxity and hydration across a broader area. Belotero Revive and Teosyal Redensity 1 are more focused on hydration and fine texture. Choosing between them is a clinical decision based on your skin.
Skin boosters may suit you if you are looking to:
They are not the right treatment where the concern is lost volume or structural descent, as skin boosters are not designed to lift or add shape. They also will not remove established pigmentation, which is a skincare and peel question rather than an injectable one. Where either applies, Dr Sateei will point you towards the more appropriate route.
As injectable treatments, skin boosters are not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Your skin and medical history will be reviewed at consultation.
Skin boosters are usually delivered as a course of two sessions spaced two to three weeks apart, using a series of fine microinjections into the target area. Numbing cream can be applied. Downtime is minimal, although small raised bumps at injection points are normal for a few hours to a day, and some redness, swelling or minor bruising can occur and typically settles within a few days.
Initial results become visible within two to three weeks of the first session as hydration improves. The firmer, smoother quality develops more gradually as collagen and elastin production responds over the following one to three months. Results typically last four to six months, after which maintenance sessions help sustain the benefit. Dr Sateei confirms the right course and maintenance interval for your skin at consultation.
| Treatment | London | Sevenoaks |
|---|---|---|
| Redensity 1 | From £295 | From £295 |
| Profhilo | From £350 | From £395 |
| Revive, 1 session, 2 syringes | From £550 | From £550 |
| Revive, 2 sessions, 4 syringes | From £950 | From £950 |
New patient consultation, £195 at both clinics. If you go ahead with treatment on the day of your appointment, this fee is deducted from the cost of your treatment.
Prices correct as published and subject to change.
“Skin boosters are one of the most underrated treatments I offer, because they work on the foundation, hydration and skin quality, rather than trying to change how you look. I choose between Profhilo, Belotero Revive and Redensity 1 based on exactly what your skin needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, and the results genuinely build with each session.”
Dr Ellie Sateei has over two decades of experience in dermatology and aesthetics.
A filler is placed in one location to add volume and structure. A skin booster is dispersed through the skin to improve hydration and quality, and is not intended to change facial shape.
Hydration improvements are usually visible within two to three weeks of the first session. Firmness and texture develop more gradually over one to three months as collagen responds.
Typically four to six months, depending on the product and the individual. Maintenance sessions help sustain the benefit.
Usually a course of two, spaced two to three weeks apart. Dr Sateei confirms the right course for your skin at consultation.
No. They improve skin quality and hydration but are not designed to lift or add structure. Where lifting is the goal, a different treatment is more appropriate.
Yes. These areas have thinner skin that ages differently to the face and often respond well.
Skin boosters are often planned alongside these.
Skin boosters improve hydration, texture and radiance without changing the shape of your face. If your skin looks tired but you would not like your face changed, an assessment will establish whether a booster is the right foundation, or whether skincare or a peel should come first. Dr Ellie Sateei sees patients at her London clinic.
Our London clinic is located at 91a New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XF
We serve patients from London, Kent and the home counties as well as from all over the world. Our London clinic sits in the heart of Marylebone, within easy reach of the West End by tube, while our Sevenoaks clinic in Ightham is moments from the M25 and M26 for patients across Kent.
