Clinique F by Flavia · Montréal
Skin Boosters
Fluid hyaluronic acid, placed as closely spaced micro-injections in the dermis. The product is not positioned to create volume: it is distributed across an area to hydrate the skin itself.
What it is
A skin booster is not a filler
A skin booster is a fluid hyaluronic acid, lightly cross-linked or not at all, placed as small closely spaced deposits in the dermis. At the clinic these are Juvéderm Volite and Restylane Skinboosters. Hyaluronic acid is a molecule that holds water; placed in the dermis, it holds the water already in the tissue.
A filler is cross-linked and placed deeper, at a precise point, to restore volume — a cheekbone, a fold, a lip. Same family of product, different act: a skin booster changes neither the contour nor the proportions of the face. This is the most common confusion in consultation.
The areas treated are those where skin is thin or often exposed: face, neck, décolleté, backs of the hands.
What consultation looks at
- skin that feels tight, that creases on waking
- dehydration lines, uneven skin texture
- neck, décolleté and backs of the hands, where skin is thin
- skin weakened by sun exposure
This is a medical procedure. Eligibility, product choice and the number of sessions are established in medical consultation, after a review of your history.
Your appointment
A 30 to 45 minute session.
- 01Medical consultation: history, skin condition, areas and product
- 02Micro-injections across the area, numbing cream if you would like it
- 03Written aftercare given at the end of the session
The usual protocol is two to three sessions three to four weeks apart, then maintenance. The exact number depends on the skin and is decided in consultation.
FAQ
Prepare for your appointment.
Is it the same thing as a filler?
No. A filler is cross-linked and placed deep to restore volume. A skin booster is fluid and spread as micro-deposits through the dermis: it hydrates the skin without changing the contours of the face.
How many sessions should I plan for?
The usual protocol is two to three sessions three to four weeks apart, then maintenance. The exact number is established in consultation.
Does it hurt?
The injections are made with a fine needle, close to the surface. Numbing cream can be applied before the session if you would like it.
What happens right after the session?
Small raised areas and redness are expected where the injections were made; they usually settle within a few hours to two days. The team gives written aftercare at the end of the session.
Are there contraindications?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding, active infection or a lesion on the area, known allergy to hyaluronic acid, an autoimmune condition in a flare, anticoagulant treatment: all of it is raised in consultation, which confirms eligibility.
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Ready to choose your treatment?
Book directly or contact the team for guidance toward the appropriate appointment.