Skin Boosters: Benefits, How Do They Work & Who Are They Best For?

17 Mar

✨ Is your skin in need of some TLC?
✨ Noticing dullness, dehydration or early fine lines despite good skincare?
✨ Want healthier, more radiant skin without adding volume?

Skin boosters are an increasingly popular treatment within medical aesthetics, but understanding how they work — and who they are best suited for — is key. At ENT Aesthetics, we focus on evidence-based, natural-looking results, and skin boosters offer a way to improve skin quality rather than alter facial structure.

Understanding the skin

The skin consists of three main layers. The epidermis acts as a barrier, while the dermis contains collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid — all essential for hydration, firmness and elasticity. With ageing, UV exposure and environmental factors, these components decline. Studies have shown a reduction in dermal hyaluronic acid and collagen density over time, contributing to dryness, loss of elasticity and fine lines.

Skin boosters target the dermis directly, helping to restore hydration and support normal skin function at a cellular level.

What are skin boosters?

Skin boosters are injectable treatments designed to deeply hydrate and improve skin quality rather than add volume. Products such as Seventy Hyal contain high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, which binds water and improves skin hydration.

Clinical studies have demonstrated that injectable hyaluronic acid can:
• Improve skin hydration and elasticity
• Stimulate fibroblast activity
• Enhance overall skin texture and radiance

(For example, studies published in journals such as Dermatologic Surgery and Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology support improvements in skin quality following hyaluronic acid-based skin booster treatments.)

Who are they suitable for?

Skin boosters are ideal for patients who:
💧 Notice dull, tired or dehydrated skin
💧 Have early fine lines or reduced elasticity
💧 Prefer subtle, natural-looking improvements
💧 Want preventative treatment alongside good skincare

They can be used on the face, neck, décolletage and hands, making them suitable for a wide range of patients.

Skin boosters vs polynucleotides

Both treatments improve skin quality but via different mechanisms. Polynucleotides work primarily through biostimulation and tissue repair, promoting fibroblast activity and improving skin regeneration. Skin boosters focus on hydration and skin conditioning. Emerging research suggests these treatments can be complementary when used as part of a tailored treatment plan.

I will be undertaking advanced training in Seventy Hyal this April to continue providing safe, up-to-date and personalised treatments at ENT Aesthetics.