Aesthetic Medicine
Skin boosters
Stabilized hyaluronic acid microinjections to hydrate, smooth, and improve overall skin quality.
Quick Facts
- Treatment time: 20–40 minutes
- Sessions: Usually a short initial course, then maintenance
- Anesthesia: Topical numbing
- Downtime: Minimal, small bumps for a day or so
- Results visible: Gradually over a few weeks
- Results last: Maintenance every few months
- Minimum age: From 18 years
What it is
Skin boosters are treatments based on stabilized hyaluronic acid delivered as fine microinjections across an area such as the face, neck, or hands. Rather than adding volume like filler, they hydrate the skin from within and can improve elasticity, smoothness, and radiance over a course of sessions.
Results build gradually as the skin responds, so a short initial course is usually recommended, followed by occasional maintenance. It is a treatment for skin quality rather than for reshaping or volumizing.
What it can improve
- Skin hydration and a dull, tired appearance
- Fine lines and crepey texture
- Smoothness and radiance of the face, neck, or hands
- Overall skin quality over a course of treatment
It does not add structural volume or lift sagging skin, does not remove deep wrinkles or significant laxity, and works gradually rather than instantly.
Before the procedure
Your skin quality and goals are assessed, and your medical history is reviewed. The recommended course is explained, since results build over more than one session.
During the procedure
Stabilized hyaluronic acid is placed as a series of fine microinjections across the treatment area, distributing hydration evenly through the skin.
After the procedure
Small bumps at the injection points and mild redness usually settle within a day or so. Makeup and normal activity resume quickly. Improvement in skin quality builds over the following weeks.
Results: what it can and cannot achieve
Smoother, more hydrated, healthier-looking skin is achievable over a course of sessions. It cannot replace volume or lift sagging, results are gradual, and maintenance treatments are needed to sustain them.
Possible risks and complications
Skin boosters are generally well tolerated, but all injectable treatments carry some risk. Possible risks include:
- Small bumps, swelling, or redness at injection points
- Bruising or tenderness
- Infection, which is uncommon
- Temporary unevenness
- Allergic or inflammatory reactions, rarely
Skin boosters are avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding and over areas of active skin infection. Your clinician confirms suitability beforehand.
Who it suits
Skin boosters may suit people wanting to improve skin quality rather than reshape features. They are especially suitable for those who:
- Have dull, dehydrated, or crepey skin
- Want to improve texture and radiance gradually
- Are comfortable with a course of sessions and maintenance
- Are in good general health and not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have realistic expectations about a subtle, building result
They may not suit people seeking volume, lifting, or correction of deep wrinkles, which need other treatments. Your clinician advises the best option for your goals.
Why Skulpturkliniken
Aesthetic medicine at Skulpturkliniken
Non-surgical treatments at Skulpturkliniken are carried out by a physician after an individual assessment, within a medical, surgeon-led clinic. That means careful assessment, a conservative approach, and the reassurance of expert support behind every treatment.
Natural, balanced results
The aim is a refreshed, natural result that enhances your features rather than changing them. Treatments are planned with restraint, because subtle and well-judged almost always looks better than overdone.
The reassurance of a surgeon-led clinic
Working within a medical, surgeon-led clinic means honest advice about what a non-surgical treatment can and cannot do, and when a different treatment, or none at all, would serve you better. Your safety and a natural result always come first.
Individualized assessment
Every treatment begins with a proper assessment. We evaluate:
Your concerns and what you want to achieve
Skin quality, facial structure, or the treatment area
Medical history, medications, and suitability
Whether this treatment, another, or none is best for you
Realistic expectations and a plan over time
Safety, precision, and long-term care
Safety is central to every step of your care. Your treatment includes:
Specialist consultation with the treating clinician
Detailed assessment and individualized treatment planning
Careful evaluation of whether the treatment is right for you
Pre-treatment preparation guidance
Treatment in a safe and controlled clinical environment
Scheduled follow-up where appropriate
Direct access to the clinical team
Digital medical records through Adoreal®
Patient insurance through Folksam
Long-term aftercare support
Frequently asked questions
Trust The Adoreal Experience
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You are in control
Complete access to your information, health records and previous journeys.
Unmatched predictability
Manage your expectations with our questionnaire Silhouette, and visualize your ideal outcomes with 3D simulation.
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Empowered safety measures
Complimentary health check, careful monitoring, and meticulous preparation.
