Skin Boosters

Skin booster injections contain an ingredient that is a soft, gel-like substance called Hyaluronic Acid (HA). This is naturally occurring in the skin and holds incredible amounts of moisture. When it depletes with age, it causes skin to appear lined or loose with a dryer texture.

Tiny injections of hydrating hyaluronic acid restores the moisture in the skin, which improves its elasticity, firmness and radiance and also triggers the skin’s own repair and tightening mechanisms, which enhances the result.

Some skin boosters also contain other ingredients to bring further benefits to the skin.

Skin boosters are very similar to mesotherapy.

The same ingredients that you may find in mesotherapy solutions can also be found in skin boosters. The main difference between them is that skin booster contains more stabilised ingredients, especially the hyaluronic acid meaning the results will last you longer, fewer treatments are needed to see a difference.

They also tend to be slightly thicker giving a more plumped effect to the skin.

We use a few advanced skin boosters all have slightly different effects and can benefit different skin concerns.

Within your consultation we can discuss the best skin booster for your skin and design the best treatment plan to suit your needs.

Below is more information on each of the skin boosters we use.

The first of its kind, Profhilo® is a revolutionary 'beneath the skin' hyaluronic acid moisturising treatment, made with the patented NAHYCO® technology. This results in a unique hyaluronic acid injectable gel, which has a prolonged stimulating activity on the dermal cells. When injected into skin, Profhilo stimulates the skin cell receptors to counteract skin laxity and improve and restore firmness of the skin.

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One of the highest concentrations of hyaluronic acid on the market, Profhilo not only boosts and hydrates the skin, but also remodels ageing and sagging tissue. The most common areas of treatment include the face and neck and can also be used for the décolletage, hands, arms, knees and abdomen area where it would effectively treat skin laxity. The treatment is suitable for men and women as well as offering skin benefits for patients of all ages.

How is Profhilo Injected? Profhilo uses the Bio Aesthetic Points (BAP) Technique which identifies 5 points on each side of the face. This translates into fewer injection points, a lower possibility of side effects (bruises), and fewer sessions spaced over time with respect to a standard biostimulation protocol, for greater patient comfort and compliance. It is recommended to undergo 2 sessions 1 month apart. For more intensive skin therapy, clients may require 3 treatments.

How long does Profhilo Last For? Clients may feel an immediate improvement thanks to the hydrating effect, but it can take a few weeks before the real results of treatment start to be noticed – as the Profhilo encourages the body to produce its own anti-ageing collagen and elastin.

After a month the skin feels smoother, softer, tighter and plumper. At this point a second treatment is needed to fully stimulate the collagen and elastin production for optimal results.

The Profhilo continues to work in the skin for around a month after treatment, at which point it will have been fully metabolised by the body. By this time, it will have stimulated natural collagen and elastin production, meaning that the rejuvenating effects of treatment will continue even after Profhilo has been naturally broken down.

After initial treatments, a Profhilo treatment every six months should be sufficient to maintain the benefits.

Revok50 is a syringe of sterile gel intended for intradermal injections. Revok50 combines stabilised hyaluronic acid with a uniform double chain length of 2,200 kDa and amino acids which consist of L-proline, L-hydroxyproline, glycine and L-lysine HCl.

Revok50 composition promotes the stimulation and repair of the skin’s connective tissue, producing an anti-ageing effect, thus reversing trophic alterations of the skin such as wrinkles, scars, stretch marks.

• Skin Dehydration

• Repair of injuries caused by environmental agents such as UV radiation and pollution.

• Connective tissue lesions such as stretch marks, scars and other dystrophies.

• Synergism with other aesthetics treatments such as fillers, lasers, microneedling.

• Fine and medium wrinkles

How is Revok50 Injected?

Revok50 uses the unique Double Crown Lift Technique giving an even spread of product with less injection points but also targeting tension lines and help anchor the surface ligaments to give a lift. It also is licenced to use on the forehead (which profhilo isn't), allowing a whole face treatment not just lower face.

It is recommended to undergo 3 sessions 1 month apart. For a more intensive treatment 4 sessions may be required.

How long does Revok50 Last For?

Clients may feel an immediate improvement thanks to the hydrating effect, but it can take a few weeks before the real results of treatment start to be noticed as the full anti-ageing effects take place.

Revok50 continues to work in the skin for around a month after treatment, at which point it will have been fully metabolised by the body. By this time, it will have stimulated natural collagen and elastin production, meaning that the rejuvenating effects of treatment will continue even after Revok50 has been naturally broken down.

After initial treatments, a Revok50 treatment every six months should be sufficient to maintain the benefits.

Revofil Aquashine is a skin revitalisation mesotherapy treatment, formulated with non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid and a bioactive, skin-rejuvenating peptide complex. Four biomimetic peptides work in synergy to promote skin renewal, firm the skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and encourage a more even tone.

The treatment combines HA with a blend of 24 amino acids, including arginine, renowned for its anti-wrinkle effect, while 14 vitamins work to brighten and even the skin, offering antioxidant benefits to help reinforce the skin’s natural defences against the effects of environmental aggressors. It is intended to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while supporting the skin’s elasticity and radiance.

Product Benefits

Aquashine is a mesotherapy product that is used for facial tissue rejuvenation, working to enhance overall skin quality and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It combines hydration in the form of hyaluronic acid, with firming peptides and additional active ingredients to improve radiance. The treatment also functions to stimulate the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid within the skin. Aquashine works to create a glowing complexion with a firming and restructuring effect, while helping to reduce the visible signs of ageing.

How Aquashine is Injected Aquashine can be used to treat the face, neck or décolleté area. Facial treatment areas include the forehead, perioral area and vertical lines above the lip. 2ml of product, is injected into the epidermal or superficial to mid dermis skin layers. It is recommended to undergo 3-4 sessions of Aquashine as part of their regular skin therapy regime. For more intensive skin therapy, clients may require 4-6 treatments, spaced two weeks apart.

How long does Aquashine Soft Filler Last For? Treatment results last from 9-12 months on average, depending on the individual patient’s metabolism and lifestyle factors.

iLLUMA PN Booster improves aging skin by strengthening the skin barrier. It is a skin booster that provides moisture to the epidermis and dermis and has and excellent effect on repairing thin and damaged skin.

The unique and patented stabilisation technique ensures that the natural cross-linked and entangles HA network is kept in place by introducing a limited number of synthetic cross-links i.e minimal modification.

Peptide ingredients and HA make the skin elastic and healthy. iLLUMA makes your skin bright and radiant.

Main Ingredients:

PN Polynucleotides, Peptide, Hyaluronic Acid.

illume PN Booster also contains 2 anti-ageing peptides:

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is specifically designed to combat facial wrinkles.It effectively reduces wrinkles on the neck and around the eyes. The peptide has proven to not only effectively reduce existing wrinkles. Palmitoyl pentapeptide – 4 signal peptide that stimulates the restoration of the structural elements of the dermis – collagen, elastin, fibronectin, glycosaminoglycans.

Features:

• Skin repair & hydration

• Facial wrinkle removal

• Strengthening barrier properties & of local immunity of the cells

• Reduction of pigmentation

• Stimulation of collagen and elastin synthesis

1 treatment per month, between 1 to 3 sessions in total

Lumi Eyes diminishes dark under eye circles, moisturises and fights fine wrinkles. It will smooth and lift the skin under the eyes. The effect is visible after the first treatment.

Lumi Eyes is a tissue stimulator designed for needle mesotherapy treatments around the eyes and the tear valley with a filling effect, but with no side effects in the form of lymphoedema.

Lumi Eyes is a high-quality product that repairs damage to the dermis with polynucleotides with a strong tissue regenerating effect . The effect of the treatment is strong hydration and rejuvenation of the tissue, as well as the reduction of symptoms of fatigue and skin blueing.

Lumi Eyes is a high-quality injection product based on polynucleotides (obtained from purified salmon milk DNA) that repair damage to the dermis with tissue regenerating material. Ruthlessly destroys dark circles under the eyes, moisturises and fights fine wrinkles, as well as smoothing and lifting the skin under the eyes. As a tissue booster, it has a proven rejuvenating effect. Stimulation of the skin cells, collagen and elastin allows to delay the ageing processes and strengthens the skin. It improves the firmness, density and quality of the skin in an extremely natural way. Dermaren Lumi Eyes stimulates the skin to self-regenerate. Thanks to the absorption speed there is no downtime with this treatment, you can return to your normal daily life straight after the treatment.

You can see a difference after 1 treatment but for longer term results, it is recommended to perform a series of 3 treatments with an interval of 4 weeks and repeat the treatment twice a year. The skin will gain energy and freshness, while reducing bruising and fatigue.

Recommended Indications

• Revitalisation of the eyelid area Sagging and numerous wrinkles Tiredness and bruising of the eyelids

Benefits of Dermaren Lumi Eyes:

• Complex whitening and skin rejuvenation

• Restoration of damaged skin

• Forming a healthy skin barrier

• Regeneration of cells and tissues of the dermis

• Anti-aging and anti-fine wrinkles

• Skin lightening & rejuvenation

• Improvement of skin elasticity

VITARAN I is the latest polynucleotide injectable, and is CE marked and manufactured using the highest quality-control standards. Embodying the highest level of aesthetic innovation, VITARAN I is derived from highly purified fragments of salmon trout DNA and is a bio-revitalising skin injectable that has anti-inflammation benefits. By stimulating the synthesis of collagen and elastin, VITARAN I stimulates fibroblasts and other growth factors. VITARAN I also aids cellular stimulation and regeneration to repair the skin's natural barrier for a rejuvenated complexion. Key Features:

• CE-marked, meaning that VITARAN I has been assessed to meet high EU safety, health, and environmental protection requirements

• Indicated for the improvement of periocular wrinkles

• Formulated with highly filtered, ultra-purified, sterilised salmon trout DNA

• Can be used alongside other skin boosters like Profhilo, Revok50, Aquashine, iLLuma PN (as long as it is not injected in the same area)

• Anti-inflammatory properties

• Combats free radical damage

Treatment Areas: VITARAN I is designed for use in the under-eye (periorbital) area and works to restore skin firmness and elasticity for a radiant and glowing complexion

Composition: Polynucleotide sodium 20mg/ml (PN 2%)

Skin Boosters can be used on any kind of dermis and on different parts of the body such as: face, neck, décolleté, hands, and body.

• Profhilo can not be used on the forehead

• Lumi Eyes is the only skin booster we use for around the eyes

• Revok50 is the only one that can be used for scars and stretch marks

Skin Boosters can treat various indications, including; loss of tone, skin ageing and premature skin ageing, skin dryness, solar elastosis, acne scarring, sun damage, dark circles under the eyes and fine lines and wrinkles.

Fillers and Skin Boosters both contain Hyaluronic acid – which naturally occurs in the body and retains over 1,000 times its weight in water in the skin, keeping the area hydrated and moisturised.

The difference is fillers use cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid which is thicker stays in one place, whereas Skin Boosters uses uncross-linked which more like our natural hyaluronic acid, it just pumps and hydrates naturally, IT IS NOT A FILLER and with that does not contain chemicals fillers can and does not pose any risk with application.

Rather than just ‘filling in’ lines and wrinkles, skin boosters can also contain other ingredients which help towards other skin conditions.

Skin Boosters excellent for those people who would prefer to have a more natural look and would like to avoid the use of dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections.

Mild swelling and bruising are the most common potential side effects immediately following treatment.

Consultations are an important part of the treatment process in allowing you to understand the treatment and to establish if the benefits of the treatment are outweighed by any possible side effects. During a consultation, your characteristics, such as your area of concern and your medical status, will be assessed. Your therapist will discuss any possible side effects, questions you may have and any aftercare you should adhere to prior to you having treatment.

Profhilo 2-3 session, 1 month apart. Top up sessions every 6 months

Revok50 3-4 sessions, 1 month apart. Top up session every 6 months

AquaShine 3-6 sessions, 1 month apart. Top top us session 6-12 months

Lumi Eyes 3 sessions, 1 month apart. Top up sessions every 6 months.

As with most treatments, this can vary depending on where you have treated, your lifestyle and your metabolic rate; these factors usually influence the longevity of your results. For example, in our experience, those who smoke or frequently do cardio work-outs can break-down hyaluronic acid faster than those who do not.

Unfortunately not all treatments are for everyone. Please check our contraindications list to make sure you avoid disappointment.

Conditions that would mean you were not able to have this treatments:

• Pregnant/Nursing

• HIV/AIDS

• Cancer (all forms)

• Undergoing chemotherapy or immune therapy

• Immunodeficiency

• Lupus

• High blood pressure (uncontrolled)

• Insulin dependent diabetics

• Prednisone and other steroid medications (treatment will increase inflammation)

• Heart problems or diseases

• Haemorrhagic disease, trauma or bleeding

• Scleroderma

• Family history of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation

• Solar Keratosis

• Anticoagulants / Blood thinners (including but limited to Warfarin or aspirin)

• Nickel or stainless steal allergies

• Active Acne

• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• Clients under the age of 18 years old

Conditions that need a doctors letter to confirm the treatment is suitable before treatments can begin:

• Epilepsy

• Transplant Anti-Rejection Drugs

• Thyroid Disease

• Heart Disease

• Hypertension (High blood pressure treated with medication)

• Cancer - after 12 months

The list below is of things that require a waiting period until you can start treatments:

• Active skin infection of any type, such as herpes simplex, impetigo, flat warts. (wait until healed)

• Sunburn in the treatment area ( wait until completely healed)

• Have bacterial or viral diseases of the skin (wait until clear)

• Inflammation (wait until healed)

• Laser treatments — face only — 4-6 weeks post treatment

• Active Herpes – cold sores — must take anti-viral meds 2 weeks pre and post treatment (peels & needling)

• Warts (avoid Area)

• Ro-accutane (6 - 12 months post treatment)

Wait 3 months before commencing with treatments:

• Recent facial operations — must wait at least 3 months post surgery

• Tattooing / Cosmetic Tattooing (Treatment Area)

Wait 2 week before commencing treatments:

• Strong chemical peels - PH lower than 3.1.

• Botox and fillers

• Any recent invasive or stimulating skin procedures i.e. micro-dermabrasion, electrolysis, IPL

• Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen, aspirin and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections

Stop using/taking 1 week before commencing treatments:

• Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen. These will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical for your skin rejuvenation.

• Waxing or depilatory creams

• Retin-A

This treatment is not painful to have done but some may find it a little stingy. If preferred, you can apply a local anesthetic cream to numb the areas where treatment will be carried out 1 hour prior to the treatment.

The treatment is given via mesotherapy, consists of several very small injections, a 5 point injecting technique for lower face plumbing and lifting or microneedling which delivers the skin boosters via a microneedling device. The downtime after this treatment is very minimal.

Generally, the treatment is given over 2-4 sessions at 14-30 days apart which is necessary to optimise results. These can be planned at the time of booking. A review appointment is offered at 8 weeks after the last treatment.

Results can last for about 6 months but this can vary from person to person, it is therefore recommended in order to maintain a great result, to have further treatments in 6 months. It may be possible to have just 1-2 treatments at this time.

Immediately following treatment, you may experience symptoms of stinging, discomfort, slight swelling and erythema (redness) which should disappear after a few hours. You may experience some bruising; these should resolve soon.

Pre Treatment Advice

• Do NOT consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising)

• Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible for a period of 2 weeks before treatment. Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen, aspirin and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.

• Discontinue Retin-A 2 days before and 2 days after treatment.

• Reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold sore or blemish on the area.

• If you have a history of cold sores please let your provider know, use your anti-viral medication prior to treatment.

• Be sure to have a good breakfast, including food and drink before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment.

Post Treatment Advice

• There may be some redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising which should settle within days.

• Clean your face with a gentle cleanser and warm water

• Try to sleep on your back for the first night

• Try not to wear makeup.

• Use creams with antioxidants and hyaluronic acid to reduce irritation and hydrate the skin.

• Avoid active skincare products which contain: Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acids, Retinol (Vitamin A), and Vitamin C (in low pH formula). Continue to do so for 3 days post treatment.

• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.

• Avoid sun (and sunbeds), Saunas, Steam rooms or heat for 72 hours.

• Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excess swelling.

• If you have swelling you may apply a cool compress for 15 minutes each hour.

• Use Paracetamol for discomfort. Do not take Ibuporfen for two weeks after the treatment.

• Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling.

• Take Arnica to help the bruising and swelling, start at least 2 days prior to injections.

• If you are planning to attend a special event when a bruise, should it occur, would be unacceptable to you.

• Results will not be immediate, but will develop over time. and a course of treatment will be required

• DRINK PLENTY OF WATER - this will help with the hydrating effcet of the treatment

Hyaluronic acid is vegan as it is derived from plant extracts or artificially synthesized. Lumi Eyes uses purified salmon milk DNA, so unfortunately not suitable for our Vegan Clients.

With injectable treatments we follow strict guidelines for hygiene and disposing of clinical waste. So there is an element of waste with this treatment via the syringes and needles.

Vicki Hexter

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