Skinboosters at GLIF Medical are a deep skin hydration treatment based on hyaluronic acid, offered by Dr Peguy Télusma, MD, in Montreal, to improve radiance and overall skin quality.
How the treatment works
Skinboosters rely on small hyaluronic-acid injections spread in fine droplets through the dermis, rather than localized deposits as with a classic filler. The product used retains water and acts as a reservoir of hydration within the skin itself, improving its texture, suppleness and radiance broadly across the treated area. Unlike a volumizing filler, the goal is not to change facial contours or volume, but to improve skin quality at a deeper level, an important distinction when choosing between the different dermal fillers offered in clinic.
Who it’s for
This treatment suits people whose facial, neck or décolleté skin looks dull, dehydrated or has lost suppleness, without necessarily needing volume correction. It also suits those who want to maintain skin quality between volumizing treatments, as a complement rather than a replacement. A prior medical evaluation confirms that this treatment fits the skin’s condition and the goals expressed, or directs toward another treatment in the dermal fillers family if a volume need is also present.
What to expect and recovery
The session begins with a skin evaluation, followed by a series of micro-injections spread across the treated area using a technique suited to deep hydration rather than targeted filling. The treatment is generally well tolerated and does not require interrupting usual activities. Small areas of redness, mild swelling or small visible injection points may appear temporarily and usually fade within a few days. A series of closely spaced sessions is often recommended at the start, followed by more widely spaced maintenance sessions, with the exact pace determined in clinic based on the skin’s response and the area concerned.
Expected results
Improvement in hydration, suppleness and skin radiance develops progressively over the course of several sessions, rather than immediately after a single injection. The duration and intensity of the result vary from person to person depending on skin type, sun exposure, lifestyle and the number of sessions completed. As with any hyaluronic-acid treatment, no precise result is guaranteed in advance, and periodic maintenance is generally needed to preserve the effect over time.
Precautions
As with any injectable treatment, Skinboosters are not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, in cases of active infection in the area to be treated, or known allergy to hyaluronic acid or any of the product’s components. A complete medical evaluation before the first session confirms that this treatment is right for your situation.
This type of care is also sometimes considered alongside a volumizing filler, since the hydration goal of Skinboosters is distinct from the volume addressed by a classic filler. The relevance of such a combination, like any treatment sequence, is assessed case by case in clinic, taking into account the skin’s current condition and the results already achieved with prior treatments.
Skinboosters are part of the dermal fillers family offered at GLIF Medical, alongside Sculptra for collagen biostimulation and guided dissolution to correct a prior treatment. The consultation determines which of these treatments, or which combination, best answers the needs assessed.