What changes can be observed in the skin before and after a Skinbooster ?
The comparison focuses first on the surface of the skin, rather than the shape of the face. The changes to look for are :
- Less pronounced fine lines.
- More even skin texture.
- Less dull skin.
- Increased skin hydration. This cannot be seen in a photograph, but it can be assessed through improved skin comfort and suppleness to the touch.
Why can the result immediately after a Skinbooster be misleading ?
Immediately after the injections, swelling can temporarily smooth some fine lines. Conversely, redness, bruising or small raised areas at the injection points can make the skin look less even. These immediate changes are therefore not enough to assess the benefit of the treatment. Their progression must be distinguished from that of the result. This is explained further on the page about facial swelling after a Skinbooster.
What results can you expect after one or more Skinbooster sessions ?
An improvement may be observed after an initial treatment, but the number of sessions needed depends on the product and the indication. There is no rule requiring three sessions for every patient, nor any guarantee that an additional session will make the change more visible. In a randomised trial of a Skinbooster injected into the cheeks, skin quality was assessed one month after the last injection, whether initial or additional. The improvement in texture and fine lines was greater in the treated group than in the untreated group. This assessment interval is a study reference point, not a universal deadline. For your treatment, the doctor will specify when to compare photographs. The page about how long Skinboosters take to work specifically discusses the onset of effects.
Face, neck, décolletage, hands : which before/after results should you compare ?
The changes to look for depend on the area treated. The product must be suited to that area. Results obtained on the cheeks do not guarantee the same effects on the neck, décolletage or hands.
- On the face : compare fine lines and skin texture in the injected area. Enhancing the cheekbones or redefining the facial contour is not the purpose of Skinboosters.
- On the neck and décolletage : compare crepey skin and folds in the same position. Stretching the neck or raising the head may be enough to make folds less visible.
- On the backs of the hands : compare skin texture while keeping the fingers and wrist in the same position. If a filler has also been injected, a reduction in hollows cannot be attributed to the Skinbooster alone.
How can you correctly compare before/after Skinbooster photographs ?
Photographs must reproduce the same shooting conditions. The principles of standardisation in medical facial photography highlight in particular the importance of equipment, lighting and the patient’s position. For a useful comparison, check :
- The same lighting, without stronger shadows in the “before” photograph or overexposure in the “after” photograph.
- The same framing, distance and angle, with a comparable expression and posture.
- Skin without make-up or a smoothing filter, with comparable sharpness and settings.
- The date of the photographs and the time since the last injection, as well as the number of sessions performed.
- Combined treatments : a laser, a peel or another injection may contribute to the visible change.
A published image illustrates one person’s result. It cannot predict yours or tell you about the results of all patients. For your follow-up, compare your own photographs taken before treatment and at the review appointment.
Do the visible results after a Skinbooster last for several months ?
The results of a Skinbooster can last for several months. Their duration varies according to the product injected, the number of sessions and the initial condition of the skin. Improvements in hydration, skin texture and fine lines gradually fade. Before/after photographs show the result at a specific date. To assess how well it lasts, photographs taken several months apart under the same conditions must be compared. The duration of Skinboosters’ effects is discussed on a dedicated page.
What should you do if before/after photographs show no improvement ?
A medical consultation allows the time elapsed, the conditions in which the photographs were taken and the changes observed on examination to be checked. A difference that is barely visible in an image does not necessarily mean that no benefit has been achieved. If the change remains insufficient at the planned time, the doctor reassesses the indication before proposing additional treatment. During your consultation with Dr Valeria Romano in Geneva, specify the result you are seeking : softening fine lines, improving uneven texture or addressing another concern. This makes it possible to define, before the injections, the criteria that will be used to assess the treatment.
