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.
Following skin booster treatment with Dr Ellie Sateei, most patients return to normal activity straight away. Small raised areas at each injection point are expected and are the most noticeable thing afterwards. These are the products sitting in the skin before it disperses, not the result, and they settle over the following hours to a day. Light bruising at injection points is common.
Skin booster treatment is placed into the skin itself, so the first day is about leaving it alone and letting it disperse. Aftercare for the first phase is deliberately plain: cleanse, protect, repair. No acids, no retinoids, nothing active. The barrier is doing the work and does not need help from anything else.
To prepare for your appointment:
On the day, clinical photographs and consent are completed if not already done, the skin is cleansed thoroughly, and topical anaesthetic is applied for comfort. Treatment takes approximately 30 minutes following preparation.
You may notice:
These raised areas are expected and are not a complication. Please do not massage them unless Dr Sateei has asked you to.
For the first 24 hours
For the first few days
Skin booster treatment builds rather than appearing, which is the reason it is chosen.
Skin booster treatment may not be appropriate if you have:
Suitability is confirmed at a full medical consultation before any treatment is carried out. When Dr Sateei judges that skin booster treatment is not the right approach, she will say so.
Please contact the clinic if you experience:
Skin boosters are often planned alongside these.
Following skin booster treatment with Dr Ellie Sateei, most patients return to normal activity the same day. Small raised bumps at the injection points are expected and usually settle within 12 to 24 hours, along with any redness. Skin boosters are placed across the treated area in many small deposits rather than in a few deep ones, so what you feel afterwards tends to be spread evenly rather than concentrated. Improvement in hydration and skin quality develops over the following weeks rather than appearing on the day.
Skin boosters deliver hydration into the skin through a series of micro-injections, improving texture, elasticity and overall skin quality without changing facial shape. Because the treatment involves many entry points and prompts a genuine response in the tissue, the protocol adds Calecim Professional Serum morning and evening alongside barrier support. No acids and no retinoids while the skin settles.
To prepare for your appointment:
On the day, clinical photographs and consent are completed if not already done, and the skin is cleansed thoroughly. Topical anaesthetic may be applied for comfort. Treatment takes approximately 30 minutes following preparation.
Skin boosters are well tolerated and most patients need no recovery time. You may notice:
These are expected and usually resolve within 12 to 24 hours. Any bruising generally fades within a few days.
Multiple injection points and a genuine response in the tissue, so Calecim Professional Serum is added to support it.
| Step | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senté Daily Soothing Cleanser | Senté Daily Soothing Cleanser |
| 2 | Calecim Professional Serum | Calecim Professional Serum |
| 3 | Dermaceutic K Ceutic Post Treatment Cream SPF 50 | Mimétique Skin Restore+ |
Day of and day after treatment only: Revision Hydrating Biocellulose Mask, a single mask.
For the first 48 hours:
Skin boosters work on skin quality, which develops rather than appears.
Duration varies with the product used and with the individual, and is usually in the range of six to nine months.
Skin boosters may not be appropriate if you have:
Suitability is confirmed at a full medical consultation, and the product is selected to suit your skin rather than chosen in advance.
Please contact the clinic if you experience:
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 London Pall Mall, The Medi Suites, 120 Pall Mall, St James’s
London, SW1Y 5EA
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 Pall Mall. The clinic sits at the eastern end of Pall Mall, by Waterloo Place, between Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.
Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines) is a five-minute walk via Lower Regent Street. Charing Cross (Bakerloo, Northern and National Rail) is seven minutes via Trafalgar Square, and Green Park (Jubilee, Victoria and Piccadilly lines) around ten minutes along Pall Mall. Buses stop on Pall Mall, Haymarket and around Trafalgar Square. If you are driving, Pall Mall is inside the Congestion Charge and ULEZ zones and street parking is limited. The nearest car park is Q-Park Trafalgar Square on Spring Gardens, a few minutes on foot. Taxis can drop you directly outside. When you arrive, press the buzzer for The Medi Suites to be let in, then take the stairs down to the clinic on the lower ground floor.
