Injectable moisturisers and skin boosters share common traits. Their hero product is hyaluronic acid that is injected into the skin to intensely hydrate and improve overall skin quality resulting in healthier, plumper skin with a youthful glow.

Unlike dermal fillers, they contain lower molecular weight hyaluronic acid or are formulated specifically to target the skin on a superficial level rather than beneath the skin into the dermis which adds volume, contour, or fills wrinkles

In addition, the majority also comes packed with amino acids as well as vitamins and antioxidants to nourish and supercharge the skin to address laxity, fine lines, and wrinkles, create an even skin tone, and an overall fresher radiant skin.

How do they differ from Botox and dermal fillers?

There are clear differences to note:

Botox: Botox works by blocking signals from the nerves to the muscles. This stops facial muscles from contracting, which softens dynamic lines and wrinkles such as frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet.
Dermal Fillers: Fillers contain cross-linked hyaluronic acid to fill in areas and replenish lost volume creating a fuller smoother look to the face. They also contour the face and lips adding an enhanced dimension
Skin Boosters and injectable moisturisers: Similar to dermal fillers, they also contain hyaluronic acid. The key difference is that they function to hydrate, not restore volume. Therefore, their aim is to revitalize and rejuvenate dry skin, soften fine lines and improve skin elasticity. In addition, they almost always contain additional antioxidants, amino acids, and vitamins in various combinations.

Are skin boosters and injectable moisturiser fillers right for you?

Skin Boosters are suitable for almost everyone who is serious about skin health, with the exception of patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Those with active skin conditions affecting the area to be treated such as acne or cold sores (herpes), are best to wait until their skin condition is resolved. Special caution with patients who have the tendency to develop raised scars or keloid scars.

Patients with specific medical conditions and medications and allergies will be addressed during the in-depth skin consultation prior to the treatment

Ideal patients are those who wish to

Improve the elasticity of your skin.
Address crepey skin, especially under the eyes and around the mouth
Address certain types of dark circles
Even out skin tone
Looking for a healthy radiant glow
Improve skin texture without the use of traditional dermal fillers.
Restore skin hydration.

Where are skin boosters and injectable moisturizer fillers injected?

They are usually injected to improve the appearance of the skin on the face, neck, décolletage, and hands. They can be extremely effective for treating the ‘accordion lines’ that develop around the mouth and upper cheek areas and give amazing results for under the eye to add hydration, diminish crepiness and treat certain dark circles.

How are skin boosters and injectable moisturizer fillers injected?

Both treatments are quick, safe, and comfortable. Prior to treatment, your skin s cleansed. In some cases, a topical anesthetic is applied prior to the treatment to minimize discomfort during the treatment. The majority of people find the procedure to be almost completely painless.

Microdroplets are delivered into the skin through various methods. This could be a nanoneedle, micro-infusion device, standard needle, or cannula (Blunt needle) depending on the product used and the area treated. The microdroplets are injected into the superficial layers of the skin

How long will the treatment take?

The treatment usually takes proximity 20-40 minutes or longer if the topical anesthetic is applied as this takes time to take effect.

After treatment, you may find that the skin near the treatment site is slightly red and light bruising may be visible around more sensitive areas of skin. These side effects are normal and typically resolve on their own within a few days.

How long does it last?

Depending on the skin concern, the treatment, and the product used, the treatment can last between 3-12 months. Initial treatment may require multiple sessions with maintenance twice per year. Individual results vary from patient to patient as well as their skin goals. This information will be extensively covered during an in-depth consultation to explore and manage your skin goals.

Can this treatment be combined with others in the same session?

Absolutely, I often combine this treatment to maximize results using energy-based devices, skin resurfacing as well as LED light therapy thereby providing a complete care solution for your skin health.

Which products are available at DermRefine Skin Clinic?

I am constantly searching for the safest result-driven formulation that provides a positive impact on skin health. The most popular are in my clinic to truly deliver are

injectable moisturizing fillers:

Utilizing the minimally-invasive BIO LIFT four-point technique, this product is the antidote to the natural loss of elasticity in the skin. It has moisturizing and revitalizing properties that produce a filling, bio-regenerating, bio-restructuring effect.

The intrinsic properties of Soft Touch restore the tissues affected by the treatment to an optimal state of hydration, restoring facial skin brightness.

Particularly suitable for superficial expression wrinkles, which are released into the dermis with combined techniques, allow the tissues to relax, maintaining a natural effect. Its action lasts over time, giving a fresh and renewed appearance to the face.

ZHOABEX SOFT TOUCH enhancing hydration and rejuvenation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many treatments will I need?

This is a course of two treatments 4 weeks apart.

How long will the results last?

It’s estimated that the results last for 6-7 months. However, results vary between individual patients.

Will it hurt?

Every effort is made to ensure that you have a comfortable treatment. However, as the treatment involves the use of needles there may be a sharp scratch sensation which is absolutely normal.

Will I bleed or bruise?

Your face is made up of many blood vessels and tiny capillaries. As much effort will be made to avoid them sometimes this may not be possible. Bruising or bleeding is not uncommon and can happen when the use of needles is involved during treatment.

What are the aftercare instructions?

No makeup is warm in the first 6 hours of the treatment

Avoid direct sunlight

Do not rub your skin

Are there any contraindications?

Please see the dermal fillers section of this website Dermal Fillers London.

How much does the treatment cost?

A course of two treatments is needed.

First Session	£350
Second Session	£300 when paid in full with the first session

Stylage Hydro and HydroMax

These injectable moisturiser fillers are comprised of hyaluronic acid for skin that has lost elasticity and firmness.

Stylage Hydro and Hydromax are pioneering mesotherapy products that contain the winning combination of cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid and antioxidants These two ingredients enable it to improve skin elasticity, offer accelerated skin rejuvenation solution, and restore hydration.

It can be used on the face, neck, décolletage, and hands. There is an immediate and noticeable improvement in skin tone, hydration as well as firmness where fine lines and wrinkles are minimised. The treatment involves multiple micro-injections with very fine needles or cannula depending on product and patient selection to address the particular skin concern.

This treatment also harnesses the benefits of micro-needling to stimulate fibroblasts and induce the production of collagen and elastin

What’s the difference between Stylage Hydro and Hydromax injectable moisturiser fillers?

They both contain high concentrations of hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin.
However, The Hydro can be used as an all-over facial treatment to improve hydration and skin tone, delay the appearance of skin ageing, and provide a protective shield against free radicals and oxidative stress. Whereas
Hydromax can be used more specifically to aid very dry, extremely dehydrated skin, smooth out creased sagging skin and improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the face, neck, décolletage, and backs of hands. It can also be used to treat dehydrated lips.

How many treatments are needed?

A course of 2-3 treatments is needed three to four weeks apart to benefit from optimum results followed by a maintenance treatment every 3-4 months. Individual results vary.

Does it hurt?

The treatment will involve using a needle, you may experience some redness, mild pain, skin sensitivity, bleeding, or itching following the procedure. This should settle within 48-72 hours.

What will you look like after the treatment?

Temporary superficial bumps may appear after treatment with Stylage Hydro. These usually disappear within 48-72 hours as the hyaluronic acid spreads across, hydrates the dermis, and integrates producing a smooth radiance.

It is important to time your treatment and not to book 3 days before an event to ensure that all the bumps have settled.

Post-treatment aftercare

It is vital to apply broad-spectrum sunscreen at least factor 30 every day as standard. Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 24 hours after treatment.
Avoid make-up for at least 24 hours or until any redness and post-injection. the swelling has completely settled.

Avoid aerobic exercise, strenuous physical activity, extreme heat or cold for at least 48 hours or until any redness and post-injection swelling has completely subsided and settled.

How many syringes will I need?

This is all depending on your skin concern and the goal that we are trying to achieve.

Treatment Cost

A course of 3 sessions required

Hydro	£230 Course of 3 = £670
Hyromax	£250 Course of 3 = £730
Hydro with eye tightening	£350 Course of 3= £970
Additional Hydro syringe per treatment	£80
Additional Hydromax syringe per treatment	£100

All treatments include a brightening peel, hydra mask, and LED Light therapy

Sunekos

Sunekos is a new, intelligent injectable substance containing a potent cocktail of amino acids and hyaluronic acid (HA). These are vital building blocks of healthy and hydrated skin. Sunekos works by stimulating the fibroblasts in the skin to encourage it to produce a complete mix of collagen and elastin, restoring the vibrancy, youthful glow, and health of the skin in a course of 4 treatment sessions every 7 to 10 days.

What can Sunekos treat?

This is extremely versatile and can be used on the face, neck, décolletage, and under the eyes. Many injectable treatments cannot address the delicate eye area, however, this treatment is ideal.

Sunekos can fantastically treat a wide range of symptoms of ageing which include:

Loss of skin tone and skin sagging
Skin ageing
Severe wrinkles
Lack of hydration
Acne scarring
Dark circles under eyes
Sun damage
Fine lines and wrinkles

What does the treatment involve?

Sunekos comes in 2 formulations:

Sunekos 200, suitable for less visible wrinkles and fantastic for under the eyes.

Sunekos 1200 for more advanced visible signs of ageing using a cannula (blunt needle)

They can also be used in combination to provide outstanding results even in one treatment session.

How effective is Sunekos

Clinical trials have shown that after 10 days after the first treatment session with Sunekos there is a significant improvement in deep skin hydration and skin surface hydration, which remains present, even after 6 months.

How many treatments do I need?

Treatments are 4 sessions each between 7 to 10 days apart.

Brighter and more radiant skin

Brighter and tighter skin after four treatments

Brighter and tighter skin after four treatments

Post-treatment aftercare

Avoid aerobic exercise, strenuous physical activity, extreme heat or cold for at least 48 hours or until any redness and post-injection swelling has completely subsided and settled.

Treatment Cost

A course of 4 sessions required

Sunkeos 200 for face/neck/eyes/ décolletage	£740
Sunekos 1200 with Sunekos 200 for deeper lines and laxity (Not for eyes)	£840

NCTF

NCTF stands for New Cellular Treatment Factor and is recognised as an anti-ageing mesotherapy product composed of 54+1 active ingredients of there are 12 vitamins + 24 amino acids + 6 co-enzymes + nucleic acids + 6 minerals and hyaluronic acid that bring poly revitalisation and deep hydration to skin lacking brightness, tone, and elasticity.

The Mesolift NCTF 135HA was created by the French Filorga laboratories, specialists for 35 years of anti-ageing treatments and skin rejuvenation. Therefore, it stood the test of time as it works. It certainly has earned its reputation as one of the best antiageing revitalisation skin treatments to tackle a multitude of skin concerns. 135 HA is a mesotherapy solution, which is indicated to be injected into the epidermis or dermis. However, following an in-depth skin consultation and assessment of the patient and their skin concerns other modalities can be used such as micro-needling and microinfusion such as the skin tox device to deliver the product to the area of concern.

What can NCTF treat?

This is extremely versatile and can be used on the face, neck, décolletage, and under the eyes. Many injectable treatments cannot address the delicate eye area. What’s more, it is a fantastic mesotherapy product with microneedling. Therefore, two actions are achieved through the delivery of active ingredients and collagen induction.

This is an outstanding treatment with many attributes. Each individual can be treated specifically to their needs in desired and required areas

Anti-Wrinkle properties.
Skin Cell Rejuvenation, stimulation of collagen production, and skin tone enhancement.
Anti-Oxidant.
Reduces skin yellowing, hyperpigmentation, erythema, and blotchiness.
Instant improved results.
Can be used on the Face, Eye areas, Lips, Neck, Chest, and Hands.
Smoothens existing fine and deep wrinkling.
Works perfectly as a standalone treatment, but can also be used to enhance other aesthetic treatments such as anti-wrinkle toxin treatments and/or dermal filler treatments.

How many sessions are needed to achieve results?

This depends on the skin condition and the method of administration, during the consultation, I will discuss what would be the most suitable treatment option. However, generally three to four sessions two to three weeks apart.

Skin radiance with a course of four treatments

Are there any side effects?

This is a lunchtime treatment and therefore the side effects are minimal. There may be raised bumps on the skin where the product is placed but this should disappear within 24 hours. If the product is delivered through a micro-needling device, then the skin may have an appearance of moderate sunburn

Can the NCTF be combined with other treatments in the same session?

Yes absolutely, it all depends on patient assessment and individual skin concerns. The treatment can be performed through a multi-step program utilising other modalities and products to achieve optimum results to really get the best out of your skin. Therefore, this amazing treatment works perfectly as a standalone treatment, but can also be used to enhance other aesthetic treatments including, dermaplaning, chemical peels, LED light therapy, radiofrequency skin tightening, microdermabrasion, anti-wrinkle toxin treatments, and/or dermal filler treatments.

Post-treatment aftercare

Avoid aerobic exercise, strenuous physical activity, extreme heat or cold for at least 48 hours or until any redness and post-injection swelling has completely subsided and settled.

Treatment cost varies as the treatment is very much bespoke

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