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Consultations led by Dr Uzma Qureshi, MBChB, MRCGP, MRCS
Skin changes over time. It can lose hydration, look duller or feel thinner, and fine lines can start to show more easily. Skin boosters are injectable treatments that work within the skin to improve hydration, texture and overall quality. They do this without changing your features.
At MySkyn Clinic, every plan begins with a medical assessment by Dr Uzma Qureshi, a Bradford GP with surgical and plastic surgery experience. She’ll look at what your skin needs and recommend the option most likely to give you a result you’re happy with.
Focus: Healthier, more hydrated and smoother-looking skin
Approach: Doctor-led assessment and a tailored treatment plan
Options: Profhilo, BabyGLOW, Hydro Deluxe and Polynucleotides, with Radiesse for selected patients
Treatment areas: Face, under-eye area, neck, décolletage, hands and selected body areas
Treatment time: Usually 15 to 30 minutes
Downtime: Minimal. Mild redness, swelling or small bumps usually settle within 24 to 48 hours
Number of sessions: Usually a course of 2 to 3 sessions, depending on the treatment
Visible results: Hydration often improves within a few weeks, with skin quality continuing to build over the following months
Skin boosters are a group of injectable treatments designed to improve the quality of your skin rather than its shape. Most use hyaluronic acid, a substance your body makes naturally to keep skin hydrated and supple. Others, such as polynucleotides, support the skin’s own repair processes.
Unlike dermal fillers, skin boosters don’t add volume or lift. They are placed in fine amounts within the skin, where they help improve hydration, elasticity and texture. The result is skin that looks fresher, smoother and healthier, while you still look like yourself.
Skin boosters may suit you if you’ve noticed:
They may also be right for you if you want a subtle improvement without changing your features. If you’re not sure, that’s what your consultation is for.
Depending on the treatment chosen, skin boosters can be used on the:
Each skin booster works in a slightly different way. Choosing the right one depends on what is actually happening in your skin.
Hydration and glow. Dull, dry skin often responds best to hyaluronic acid boosters that restore moisture.
Laxity and crepiness. Skin that has lost some firmness may benefit from boosters that support collagen and elastin. This can also be relevant if you have noticed looser or crepey skin after weight loss, where improving skin quality may help depending on the area treated and the degree of laxity. You can learn more on our skin tightening after weight loss page.
Repair and regeneration. Thinner, delicate or scarred skin, including the under-eye area, may respond well to treatments that encourage the skin’s own repair.
Contour and support. Where some structural support has been lost, a booster alone may not be enough.
Your recommendation will be based on your skin type, the area treated, your medical history and your goals. Your plan is always tailored after consultation, and you’ll be told clearly what is realistic.
Profhilo uses a high concentration of hyaluronic acid that spreads evenly through the skin after injection. It deeply hydrates and supports collagen and elastin, helping to improve firmness, elasticity and the look of fine lines.
It’s well suited to the face, neck, décolletage, hands and some body areas. A typical course is two sessions four weeks apart, with maintenance usually twice a year. Small raised bumps at the injection points normally settle within 24 hours.
BabyGLOW is a hydrating, brightening skin booster aimed at dull, tired or uneven-looking skin. It delivers fine amounts of hydrating ingredients just beneath the surface, in a similar way to mesotherapy, to give skin a fresher, more radiant look.
It’s a good option if you want a healthy glow and smoother texture rather than tightening. A short course is usually recommended, with maintenance to keep results looking their best.
Hydro Deluxe is a hyaluronic acid skin booster designed for deep hydration and improved skin quality. It helps restore moisture, soften fine lines and improve elasticity, particularly where skin feels dry or crepey.
It’s often used on the face, neck, décolletage and hands. Most patients have a course of sessions a few weeks apart, followed by maintenance treatments.
Polynucleotides are a regenerative injectable made from highly purified fish DNA. Rather than simply hydrating, they support the skin’s own repair processes, encouraging healthier, stronger skin over time.
They’re particularly useful for delicate areas such as under the eyes, as well as fine lines, thinning skin and acne scarring. A course of 2 to 3 sessions, three to four weeks apart, is usual. Results build gradually over the following weeks and months.
Radiesse isn’t a skin booster in the traditional sense. It’s a biostimulatory injectable containing calcium hydroxylapatite, which gives immediate contour and support, then continues to stimulate collagen over the following weeks.
For selected patients, it can sit alongside skin boosters as part of a wider rejuvenation plan. It’s often considered for a less defined jawline, softening cheeks, the backs of the hands and the décolletage. Radiesse is performed by Dr Uzma, with a follow-up to review your result.
Your journey starts with a detailed, confidential consultation. Dr Uzma will review your medical history, assess your skin and explain your options, including any potential risks.
On the day, numbing cream is used where appropriate. Treatment usually takes 15 to 30 minutes. Most people return to normal activities straight away, although mild redness, swelling, small bumps or bruising can appear and usually settle within 24 to 48 hours. You’ll be given clear aftercare advice and contact details if you have any questions.
Improvements in hydration are often seen within a few weeks. Changes in firmness and texture develop more gradually as your skin responds, and maintenance treatments help keep results going.
You don’t need to have the answer before you visit. Dr Uzma will assess your skin properly and give you honest advice on what will genuinely help.
Medically led from start to finish.
As a CQC registered, doctor-led clinic, every treatment plan is overseen by Dr Uzma, with patient safety and suitability at the heart of your care.
Honest, personalised advice.
Your recommendation is based on your skin, your concerns and your goals, including a clear answer if a different treatment would suit you better.
A choice of tailored treatment options.
We offer Profhilo, BabyGLOW, Hydro Deluxe and Polynucleotides, with Radiesse available for selected patients as part of a wider injectable skin rejuvenation plan.
Natural-looking results.
Skin boosters are chosen to improve hydration, texture and skin quality without changing your features, so you still look like yourself.
A comfortable, private setting.
Treatment takes place in a calm, clinical environment designed to help you feel informed, reassured and at ease throughout your visit.
Easy to reach in Bradford.
We’re based at Allerton Health Centre on Belldean Road, with ample free parking and easy access from all major routes into Bradford.
You don’t need to know which skin booster you want before you visit. Dr Uzma will assess your skin properly and give you honest advice on what will genuinely help.
Skin boosters improve the quality of your skin through hydration and regeneration. Dermal fillers add volume and shape. Skin boosters won’t change your features.
That depends on your skin concerns, the area treated and your goals. Dr Uzma will recommend the most suitable option after assessing you.
Most skin boosters work best as a course of 2 to 3 sessions, followed by maintenance. Your plan will set out a clear recommendation before you begin.
Hydration often improves within a few weeks. Firmness and texture continue to improve gradually over the following months.
Downtime is minimal. Mild redness, swelling, small bumps or bruising can occur and usually settle within 24 to 48 hours.
Most patients find treatment very manageable. Numbing cream is used where appropriate, and our team will keep you comfortable throughout.
Yes. Skin boosters can work well alongside treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections, Radiesse or laser resurfacing. Dr Uzma will advise on timing and the right combination for you.
