When moisturisers no longer seem to help and your skin feels tight and dry, a skin booster may be an option. Dr. Nil Yazıcı assesses your suitability and plans each area – face, neck, décolletage or hands – separately; patients travelling to Istanbul can start with an online consultation.
A skin booster is a treatment in which hyaluronic acid is injected into the skin in small, evenly spread amounts to support its moisture capacity and texture. Unlike a dermal filler, it is not used to add volume or change shape, but to support the skin itself. In Istanbul, Dr. Nil Yazıcı plans skin booster treatment for the face, neck, décolletage and backs of the hands after an examination.
Skin booster products differ in density and intended use; what suits the neck or the backs of the hands may not be what is chosen for the face. Dr. Nil Yazıcı selects the product and the distribution technique separately for each area, and decides where and at what depth the hyaluronic acid is placed based on her examination findings. A reminder: a skin booster does not add volume – its purpose is to support the skin. If you are wondering how it differs from similar-sounding treatments, our article on skin boosters vs mesotherapy may help.
About Dr. Nil YazıcıA skin booster is most often considered when the issue is skin quality rather than volume:
Evenly spread micro-injections across the cheeks, forehead and jaw area to support skin quality.
For horizontal neck lines and thin neck skin, a product with a density suited to this area is chosen.
Aims to support hydration and texture where sun damage has left a crêpey look.
Can be planned to support skin quality where the skin has thinned and veins look more prominent.
The degree of dryness, the skin's elasticity and your target areas are assessed. This is also where you discuss whether a skin booster or another option – such as mesotherapy or polynucleotides – is more suitable. If you live abroad, an online consultation can come first, with the final assessment in person in Istanbul.
The appropriate hyaluronic acid density for each area, whether a needle or cannula will be used, and the number of sessions are decided.
The skin is prepared and numbing cream is applied if needed. The hyaluronic acid is injected in small amounts so that it spreads evenly across the area.
Your skin's response is monitored between sessions. Once the plan is complete, a maintenance interval is agreed together to help sustain the effect.
An initial plan usually consists of 2–3 sessions, 3–4 weeks apart. Because hyaluronic acid is naturally broken down by the body over time, the effect is not permanent; many plans include a maintenance session every 4–6 months. This interval can vary with the product used, the area and the individual's skin.
First 24–48 hours
Small bumps, mild swelling or redness may appear at the injection points; these usually settle within 1–2 days.
First week
Small bruises may appear at some points while the skin surface recovers.
Weeks 2–4
Changes in hydration and texture mostly become visible during this period; the second session is usually done within this window.
After the plan
The effect may last several months depending on the person; the timing of a maintenance session is set at your review.
To help the hyaluronic acid settle after a skin booster:
A skin booster is not suitable for everyone and does not meet every expectation:
Because the initial plan involves a few sessions 3–4 weeks apart, trips for patients coming from abroad are planned accordingly – and the 4–6-month maintenance rhythm fits well with occasional return visits. Online consultation before you travel, help with airport transfer, accommodation and interpreter support, and remote follow-up are all available. For an overview of the patient journey, read how aesthetic treatment in Istanbul works.
See how the international patient process worksNo. Both can use hyaluronic acid, but a skin booster is injected in small, widely spread amounts and aims at hydration and skin texture. A filler is used to add volume or support to a specific area.
Initially, 2–3 sessions 3–4 weeks apart are usually planned. After that, a maintenance session every 4–6 months is often recommended to sustain the effect; the exact plan is set at the examination.
Once the small bumps of the first days have settled, the skin may already feel more hydrated. Changes in texture mostly become visible within 2–4 weeks and build with each session.
Not exactly. A skin booster is a specific group of hyaluronic acid-based treatments; “youth injection” is a broader name for treatments whose ingredients are chosen individually. See the youth injection page for details.
The small bumps at the injection points usually flatten within 1–2 days. Any bruising fades within a few days; it is best not to schedule treatment right before an important event.
In suitable patients they can be combined within the same plan – which can be practical if you are visiting Istanbul for a limited time. The order and spacing of treatments are decided at the examination.
Yes. It can be considered for any suitable adult concerned about dryness and skin quality; the plan is adjusted to the skin's structure.
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