Short answer
A skin booster, called the "youth injection" in Türkiye, is a treatment in which a hyaluronic acid product is injected into the skin in tiny amounts through fine needles. It improves hydration, radiance and elasticity rather than adding volume. It may be pure or enriched with vitamins, minerals, peptides and antioxidants. Spec. Dr. Tuba Çelebi Kayhan gives them in Denizli.
At a glance
| Main ingredient | Hyaluronic acid, alone or with added ingredients |
|---|---|
| Course | 3 to 4 sessions, 2 weeks apart |
| First visible change | Usually within 2 to 4 weeks |
| Injection time | 15 to 20 minutes (numbing cream beforehand) |
Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in our skin and can hold many times its own weight in water. It keeps the skin hydrated and radiant and also plays a part in collagen production. As we age, the amount in the skin falls; the skin becomes drier and thinner and reflects less light. A skin booster, also known as a "youth serum" in everyday speech, aims to make up for this loss from within the skin.
How Is a Skin Booster Different from Filler?
Hyaluronic acid can be used in both treatments, but the aim and the technique differ. Filler products have a thicker consistency and are placed to add volume at a specific point, shaping the lips, cheeks or jawline. With a skin booster, a more fluid product is given in small amounts at many closely spaced points across the face. The shape of the face does not change; what changes is the texture, hydration and glow of the skin. If volume loss is the main concern, we assess hyaluronic acid filler treatments separately.
What Is the Difference Between Skin Booster Products?
Many products are sold under the skin booster name. The main criteria that set them apart are:
- The concentration and amount of hyaluronic acid they contain
- The combination of added ingredients such as vitamins, minerals and peptides
- The quality and reliability of the product
- Whether it holds the required approvals
When choosing a product, we match what your skin needs against these criteria. Dry, thin skin and oily, thick skin do not respond in the same way to the same product. When a multi-ingredient cocktail is preferred, the treatment comes closer to mesotherapy products such as Paris Glow; when the goal is to stimulate the skin's own collagen structure, a collagen stimulator injection may be more suitable.
Which Concerns Can a Skin Booster Help With?
The clearest effect of a skin booster is on skin quality. A noticeable improvement can be expected with:
- Dryness and a feeling of tightness
- Dullness and uneven tone
- Fine lines around the eyes and on the cheeks
- Tired-looking skin that is starting to lose its elasticity
- The appearance of acne scars and superficial scars (as a supporting treatment)
For deep wrinkles, marked sagging and established pigmentation, a skin booster alone is not enough; in these cases it is planned together with other methods.
How Is a Skin Booster Given?
The treatment consists of a few simple steps:
- A local anaesthetic cream is applied to the area and left for about 20 to 30 minutes.
- The cream is wiped off and the skin is cleaned with an antiseptic solution.
- The product is injected into the skin with small needles, at intervals of about 1 to 1.5 cm.
The injection stage takes about 15 to 20 minutes. You can go back to your daily routine straight after the treatment.

Where Else Can a Skin Booster Be Used Besides the Face?
The face is the most commonly treated area, but other areas where ageing shows early can also be targeted: the eye area, neck, décolletage and the backs of the hands. The skin in these areas is thinner than on the face and less protected from the sun, so dryness and fine lines become noticeable here earlier. On the backs of the hands and the décolletage, we adjust the amount of product and the needle spacing more carefully than on the face, taking the thinness of the skin into account.
When Do the Effects of a Skin Booster Start?
Straight after treatment the skin may feel slightly plumper, but the real effect usually begins 2 to 4 weeks later. Because the sessions are repeated every 2 weeks, the difference becomes clearer towards the end of the course.
What Should I Do After a Skin Booster?
- Keep the injection area clean and avoid make-up for the first few hours.
- Use sunscreen.
- Drink plenty of water; the moisture balance of your skin is affected by this too.
Who Should Not Have a Skin Booster?
We do not give skin boosters to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or to people with an active, serious illness. If there is a cold sore, an infection or an open wound in the treatment area, the treatment is postponed until it has healed.
Skin Booster in Denizli: Planning Your Course
Before a skin booster at our clinic in Denizli, we assess how hydrated and how thick your skin is and what signs of ageing it shows. Which product is used, how many sessions you need and which areas are treated are decided by this examination. Halfway through the course, depending on how your skin responds, we may add a new area to the plan or change the product. You can book your first appointment by phone.
Frequently asked questions
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Will I have small bumps on my face after a skin booster?
Does a skin booster plump up the lips or cheeks?
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Sources
- Dermal fillers and augmentation procedures — DermNet
- Fillers — DermNet
This page is for general information only and does not replace an examination, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your doctor for advice about your own situation.