Injectables
Skin boosters
Injectable hyaluronic acid that may improve hydration and the look of skin texture, with subtle, gradual results.
At a glance
- Appointment
- Varies
- We'll tell you how long to allow when you book
- Course
- Usually 2
- Profhilo: 2 sessions about 4 weeks apart
- Downtime
- Little
- Small bumps at injection points
- Results
- Gradual
- Over the weeks after your course
- Volume
- None added
- Skin quality, not face shape
- Price from
- £179
- Free 20-minute consultation
Written using information from the American Academy of Dermatology, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Aesthetics Journal, the DD Group and published research. Last reviewed October 2026. How we wrote this page
What skin boosters are
Skin boosters are injectable products based on hyaluronic acid. Unlike fillers, they don't add volume or change your face shape. They aim to improve the quality of your skin: how hydrated, firm and smooth it looks.
We offer eight, for the face and some for the body, and we'll recommend one at your consultation based on your skin and the area.
The evidence is encouraging but limited: most studies are small, short and open-label, and some are linked to the manufacturers. So we talk about subtle, gradual change, not lifting or reversing ageing.
| Option | What it is | Typical course | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profhilo | A blend of high and low weight hyaluronic acid that spreads under the skin, injected at 5 points on each side of the face | 2 sessions, about 4 weeks apart | £299 |
| NCTF 135 HA | Non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid with vitamins, antioxidants, mineral salts and enzymes | A series of sessions, planned with you | £249 |
| Jalupro Classic | Hyaluronic acid with amino acids, made by Professional Derma | Planned with you | £249 |
| Jalupro Super Hydro | Hyaluronic acid with amino acids and peptides, made by Professional Derma | Planned with you | £349 |
| SkinVive by Juvéderm | Hyaluronic acid with a little lidocaine, a local anaesthetic, injected as tiny droplets into the skin of the cheeks. In the main US study, about 58% of people had smoother-looking cheeks a month later, against about 5% of those not yet treated | 1 session, with a top-up about a month later if needed | £299 |
| Profhilo Structura | A Profhilo product placed in the layer of fat at the sides of the face, for mild loss of volume there. Its first study was small, had no comparison group and was partly run by the maker | 2 sessions, a month apart, in the study | £999 |
| Profhilo Body | A Profhilo kit for loose-looking skin on the body, such as the arms, knees or abdomen | Planned with you | £349 |
| Seventy Hyal 2000 | Hyaluronic acid with a very high molecular weight (over 2,000 kDa), sold in the UK by DD Group | Planned with you | £179 |
Who it’s for
Adults only
Treatment is only for adults aged 18 and over.
Often a good fit if you
- feel your skin looks dull, dehydrated or crepey
- are noticing early loss of firmness
- want subtle, natural-looking change rather than added volume
Not suitable, or we’ll wait, if you
- have a skin infection or inflammation in the area
- are pregnant or breastfeeding
- are allergic to any ingredient in the product
Not sure whether a skin booster or a filler suits you better? We'll explain the difference at your consultation.
What happens on the day
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Step 1: Consultation and skin check
We talk through what you'd like to change, go through your medical history and choose the product that suits your skin.
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Step 2: Preparing your skin
Your skin is cleansed and prepared.
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Step 3: The treatment
The product is injected in small amounts at set points. For Profhilo, that's 5 points on each side of the face.
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Step 4: Straight afterwards
You'll see small bumps where the product went in. They settle as it spreads. You'll get aftercare advice for your treatment.
Recovery and results
For Profhilo, the usual course is 2 sessions about 4 weeks apart. We'll plan yours at your consultation.
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The first day or two
Small bumps at the injection points, with some redness or bruising.
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Within 1 to 2 weeks
Any redness, swelling or bruising usually clears.
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Over the following weeks
Skin may gradually look more hydrated and smoother.
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Longer term
The effect fades over time, and maintenance isn't well established by research. We'll suggest when to come back for a top-up.
Aftercare
Please do
- Let the small bumps settle on their own.
- Get in touch if swelling, redness or pain gets worse after the first day or two.
| Avoid | For |
|---|---|
| Strenuous exercise | Until the next day |
| Sun, sunbeds and tanning | While swelling settles |
| Touching or massaging the area | About 3 days, unless we advise you to |
Risks and side effects
- Common and expected
- Small bumps at the injection points, redness and bruising, usually short-lived. In the main SkinVive study, most reactions were mild and lasted 7 days or less.
- Less common
- Local skin reactions that last longer. In one trial included in a safety review, 23% of people had a local skin reaction over 16 weeks, mostly minor.
- Rare but serious
- Infection or an allergic reaction, as with any injection. Contact us straight away if the area becomes hot, very painful or swollen.
Worried after your treatment?
If anything about your skin worries you, contact us straight away on WhatsApp (opens WhatsApp) or call 07532 895989.
Prices
Skin boosters
Per session unless stated
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Profhilo | £299 |
| NCTF 135 HA | £249 |
| Jalupro Classic | £249 |
| Jalupro Super Hydro | £349 |
| SkinVive by Juvéderm | £299 |
| Profhilo Structura, 2 sessions Course of 2 | £999 |
| Profhilo Body | £349 |
| Seventy Hyal 2000 | £179 |
Your 20-minute consultation is free. We’ll confirm your final price and plan before any treatment.
Your questions
Will skin boosters change my face shape?
No. They aim to improve the quality of your skin, not add volume.
How many sessions will I need?
Profhilo and Profhilo Structura are usually 2 sessions about 4 weeks apart, and SkinVive 1 session with a top-up if needed. We'll plan your course for the others at your consultation.
When will I see results?
Gradually, over the weeks after your course.
What are the side effects?
Small bumps, redness or bruising at the injection points, which usually settle quickly.
Which skin booster is right for me?
It depends on your skin and the area. We'll recommend one at your consultation.
Do you have course prices?
Our prices are per session, apart from Profhilo Structura, which is priced for its usual 2 sessions. We'll confirm your plan, and what it costs in total, at your consultation, before any treatment.
Related treatments
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Polynucleotides
Injectable treatments that may support skin quality, with subtle, gradual change.
From £329
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Under-eye treatments
Filler for under-eye hollows, or skin boosters and polynucleotides for crepey-looking skin.
From £229
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Biostimulators
Injectables that aim to support your skin's own collagen, for gradual, natural-looking change.
From £300
How we wrote this page
Written using information from the American Academy of Dermatology, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Aesthetics Journal, the DD Group and published research. Last reviewed October 2026.
- PubMed Central. Efficacy and tolerability of stable hybrid cooperative complexes of high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid in Asian patients
- PubMed Central. Hybrid cooperative complex treatment and facial pore size: a pilot study
- PubMed Central. Safety assessment of high and low molecular weight hyaluronans from worldwide postmarketing data
- PubMed Central. Hybrid cooperative complexes of low and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid in aesthetic medicine
- PubMed. Efficacy and safety of amino acid-enriched hyaluronic acid in facial rejuvenation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- American Academy of Dermatology. Fillers FAQs
- Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications. Clinical assessment of a mesotherapy formulation for skin rejuvenation in healthy volunteers
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. SKINVIVE by JUVÉDERM, directions for use
- PubMed Central. Efficacy and tolerability of Profhilo Structura intended to restore lateral cheek fat compartment: an observational pilot study
- Aesthetics Journal. Profhilo Body hits the UK market
- DD Group. Seventy Hyal 2000
This page is general information, not medical advice. At your consultation, we'll talk through what's right for you.
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