Boosters vs. fillers
They’re both injectable, both hyaluronic acid, and they do almost opposite jobs. Here’s how to know which your skin is actually asking for.
A filler is structural. It’s a firmer gel placed in a specific spot to add volume or definition — a cheek, a chin, a lip. It holds shape. A skin booster is the opposite: a thin, spreadable hyaluronic acid delivered across an area to hydrate and remodel the skin itself.
Shape vs. quality
So the question isn’t “which is better” — it’s “what are you trying to change?” If it’s a contour, a hollow, a proportion, that’s filler territory. If it’s dullness, fine crepey texture, that lit-from-within glow — that’s a booster.
Fillers change the shape of your face. Boosters change the quality of your skin.
Many of the best results combine both, sequenced over time: boosters to give skin a healthy canvas, then filler — if needed at all — to refine structure. We’ll map which your face needs before anything is decided.
What a booster session actually looks like
A booster works by scattering many tiny deposits of hydrating hyaluronic acid just under the skin, which draw in water and gently signal the skin to make more of its own collagen and elastin. Because it acts on quality rather than shape, it is done as a short course — usually two or three sessions a few weeks apart — and then maintained once or twice a year. One session rarely tells the whole story; the glow builds across the course.
Downtime and aftercare
Immediately afterward you may notice small raised bumps where the product was placed and perhaps a little redness. These are expected and settle within a day or two as the hydration disperses. Avoid heavy makeup and vigorous exercise for the rest of the day, keep the skin clean and moisturised, and use sunscreen — the same daily protection that makes every skin treatment last longer.
Neither replaces good skincare
A booster amplifies healthy skin; it does not excuse neglecting it. Sunscreen, a considered routine and sleep still do the heavy lifting. We treat injectables as one part of a plan, not a shortcut around the basics — which is also why we’ll sometimes suggest starting with skincare and revisiting boosters later.
Frequently asked questions
How many sessions do I need?
Usually two to three, a few weeks apart.
Is there downtime?
Minimal — small bumps settle within a day or two.