Results gradually appear over time, with visible improvements often seen after a few days to weeks as the skin continues to hydrate and boost collagen production.

Skin Boosters like Profhilo and SkinVive are focused on improving skin quality and hydration, rather than volume. Dermal fillers, on the other hand, are typically used to add volume to areas like the cheeks, jawline, or lips. Both treatments can be complementary, and many people combine them for a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Yes! Skin Boosters are often combined with other aesthetic treatments, like anti-wrinkle injections or dermal fillers, to address different aspects of facial aging, such as wrinkles and volume loss.

To maintain the results of your Skin Booster treatment, you may need periodic touch-ups, usually every 6 to 12 months. Additionally, maintaining a good skincare routine, including sun protection and using products that support collagen and hydration (like vitamin C or retinoids), can help prolong the benefits.

Yes, absolutely! Skin Boosters are suitable for both men and women. Many men choose Skin Boosters to improve their skin’s hydration and texture, reduce fine lines, and enhance their overall appearance without looking “done.”

Yes, you may not be suitable if you have any of the following:

• Previous allergic reaction to dermal filler or any of its components (e.g., lidocaine, hyaluronic acid)
• History of anaphylaxis to bee or wasp stings
• Active skin infections or inflammation near the treatment site
• History of permanent fillers or facial implants
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding (treatment only after 6 weeks cessation)
• History of keloid or hypertrophic scarring
• Unstable autoimmune disorders
• Recent cough, cold, flu, or infection (2–3 week waiting period recommended)
• Recent dental procedures (within 4 weeks of treatment)
• Recent vaccinations (within 2 weeks of treatment)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

Restylane® is a gel containing hyaluronic acid and lidocaine that is injected by a healthcare professional into or below the skin to smooth facial wrinkles and enhance lips by restoring volume and fullness. Restylane is a Class III medical device and has risks and benefits. Restylane® treatment may result in some redness, swelling, pain or tenderness, itching and/or bruising which may last a few days. Inflammatory reactions can begin up to two to four weeks after treatment in rare cases. See your healthcare professional if any side effects concern you. Exposure to excessive sunlight or extreme cold should be avoided until redness or swelling has resolved. Restylane® should not be used in an area where there is a nonresorbable implant or in irritated or infected skin, Restylane® should not be used in people taking blood thinning medicines or who have an allergy to hyaluronic acid, lidocaine or other local anaesthetics. Caution if you take medicines that prolong bleeding time. Treatment lasts 12-24 months. Restylane has not been tested in pregnant or breast-feeding women. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS YOU ARE GIVEN. Galderma, Auckland. Distributed by Healthcare Logistics, Auckland.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Juvederm: Juvederm Ultra™ & Juvederm Ultra Plus™ are medical devices Class III for the filling of medium size and deep facial wrinkles by injection into the skin and for creating definition and volume in the lips. Contains 24mg/mL cross-linked hyaluronic acid. Juvederm has risks and benefits. Cautions: Use in an area that has been treated with another dermal filler, people with autoimmune disease, or who are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18 years of age or have an increased susceptibility to keloid formation and hypertrophic scarring. People on blood thinning medicines.

Possible side effects: injection site inflammatory reactions (redness/swelling, itching/pain on pressure) induration or nodules; discolouration; weak filling effect. If you have side effects or concerns speak to your doctor. Product and treatment costs will apply.

Note: Juvederm treatment lasts about 12-24 months.

For product information check with your doctor or product information at Allergan (NZ) Limited, Auckland.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Teyosal: TEOSYAL RHA® 1, TEOSYAL RHA® 2, TEOSYAL RHA® 3, TEOSYAL RHA® 4, TEOSYAL® PURESENSE REDENSITY 1, TEOSYAL® PURESENSE REDENSITY 2, TEOSYAL PURESENSE KISS®, TEOSYAL® PURESENSE GLOBAL ACTION, TEOSYAL® PURESENSE DEEP LINES, TEOSYAL® PURESENSE ULTIMATE and TEOSYAL® PURESENSE ULTRA DEEP TEOSYAL KISS®, RHA KISS®, TEOSYAL® MESO, TEOSYAL® GLOBAL ACTION, TEOSYAL® DEEP LINES, TEOSYAL® ULTIMATE and TEOSYAL® ULTRA DEEP are trademarks of the firm TEOXANE SA. These products are gel that contains hyaluronic acid, and 0.3% by weight of lidocaine hydrochloride. They are class III medical devices. Caution for people on blood thinning medicines.

Local side effects: inflammatory reactions (redness, oedema, pain at the point of injection), haematomas, itching, temporary loss of sensitivity around the injected area, disorders of pigmentation in skin and hair, abscesses, indurations, nodules (possibly granulomas).

General manifestations: immediate hypersensitivity up to anaphylactic shock, migration of the implant. Rare but serious adverse events associated with the intravascular injection of soft tissue fillers in the face have been reported and include temporary or permanent vision impairment or blindness, skin necrosis and stroke.

Lasts 9 -12 months.

Please consult your doctor pharmacist for more information. Please refer to instructions for use, local distributor. Healthcare Logistics, Auckland.

Profhilo®, containing low & high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, is a Class III medical device for the treatment of the face and body for contours redefinition and laxity remodelling where skin laxity is a problem. Profhilo® has risks and benefits. Do not use with treatments such a laser resurfacing or medium deep skin-peeling. Caution in people on blood thinning medicines. Do not inject into inflamed areas or intravenously or intramuscularly. Possible side effects: pain and swelling at injection site. Please refer to instructions for use, local distributor. Healthcare Logistics, Auckland.