Skin boosters get talked about a lot, but I still get asked the same question in almost every consultation: "are these just filler?" So let's clear that up properly.
What Are Skin Boosters?
Skin boosters are injectable treatments built around hyaluronic acid, a substance your skin already produces naturally to hold onto moisture. At Novauria Aesthetics, I offer two: Profhilo and Seventy Hyal. Rather than adding volume or reshaping features, skin boosters work by hydrating the skin from within and stimulating your body's own collagen and elastin production. The result is skin that looks plumper, smoother, and genuinely healthier, not "done."
Thick Like Filler, But Not Filler
Here's where the confusion usually comes in. Skin boosters have a thicker, more viscous consistency, similar to what you'd expect from dermal filler. That texture is exactly what allows the product to spread evenly under the skin and slowly release hyaluronic acid over time.
But the similarity stops at texture. Filler is designed to add structure and volume, lifting cheeks, defining a jawline, filling a specific line. Skin boosters aren't designed to change shape or add volume at all. They're spread across the treatment area in a series of small injections, working to improve the quality of the skin itself rather than its structure. Think of it less as "filling" and more as deeply, intelligently hydrating from the inside out.
How Are Skin Boosters Different From Polynucleotides?
This is the other question I get asked a lot, especially now that polynucleotides have become so popular. Skin boosters and polynucleotides are both fantastic treatments, but they work in different ways.
Skin boosters, like Profhilo and Seventy Hyal, are hyaluronic acid based. They work primarily on hydration, and over time, on stimulating collagen and elastin through that improved hydration.
Polynucleotides work differently again, supporting the skin's own repair and regeneration processes at a cellular level, rather than through hyaluronic acid. They're particularly good for skin that needs more targeted repair, think sun damage, scarring, or areas that have lost firmness and resilience.
Many clients actually combine the two as part of a broader treatment plan, using skin boosters for hydration and overall glow, and polynucleotides for deeper, more targeted rejuvenation. Neither one replaces the other, they simply do different jobs.
Who Are Skin Boosters For?
Skin boosters are a lovely option for anyone whose skin is feeling dehydrated, tired, or lacking in bounce, regardless of age. They're also brilliant as a preventative treatment, helping to maintain skin quality before deeper concerns set in.
If your skin has been looking a little flat or dull lately, and you're not looking to change your shape or add volume, just genuinely improve how your skin looks and feels, a skin booster might be exactly what you need.
Not sure whether a skin booster or polynucleotide treatment is right for you? Book a consultation and let's work it out together.