Skin BOOSTERS:SKINVIVE

Skin Boosters are finally here! These skin treatments have been available in Europe and Canada for years under the name Volite and Profhilo. Skin boosters are now available in the United States from Allergan, called Skinvive. Skin boosters are made up of hyaluronic acid just as traditional volumizing dermal fillers are but this is not a dermal filler.

 Skinvive and skin boosters alike are designed to improve the quality of the skin by injecting right under the dermis by a microdroplet technique. Think of it like your moisturizer getting deposited in the top layer of the skin giving you that glass skin that you want. When the skin is more hydrated it looks better, reflects light, has a smoother texture, and makes you glow without changing the shape of your face and adding unnecessary volume. These boosters are not here to replace Botox, or any volumizing dermal fillers, rather add a crucial element immediate long lasting hydration to the skin.

The final results of the skin boosters are seen in a few weeks after injected. While the boosters are FDA approved for the cheeks only, many providers are following in the footsteps of doctors in Europe and injecting them all over. Most commonly is the neck and decollete where the skin is thinner and starts to show aging more rapidly. The popularity with patients entering menopause is very high due to the skin strengthening properties is has on skin at this time in life. The duration of the skin booster is about 6 months and are a great addition to any skincare  routine.

Consider adding a skin booster to your beauty regimen and watch your skin glow!