Dehydration is the most underestimated skin problem in the UAE. The climate, indoor air conditioning, and sun exposure together strip the dermis of moisture faster than topical products can replace it. Skin boosters address this where it actually matters: not on the surface, but inside the dermis itself. A series of micro-injections delivers hyaluronic acid directly into the mid-dermis; not adding volume, not altering structure, but restoring the skin’s own hydration reserve and triggering mild collagen stimulation in the process.

At House of Skincare on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Dr. Khadija Al Zaabi, Consultant Dermatologist, administers every skin booster treatment personally. She assesses your skin’s hydration level, texture, and overall quality before recommending the appropriate product and injection density.

WHY HOUSE OF SKINCARE FOR SKIN BOOSTERS

Not all hyaluronic acid injectables are the same. Skin boosters use non-crosslinked or lightly crosslinked HA; designed to spread through the dermis and integrate with tissue, not to hold a shape. The difference between a skin booster and a filler is the product architecture: one improves quality, the other adds structure. Using the wrong product in the wrong plane produces the wrong result. Dr. Al Zaabi selects the appropriate product for your skin at your assessment.

WHAT SKIN BOOSTERS TREAT

Dehydrated, dull skin · Fine surface lines caused by dryness · Loss of elasticity and bounce · Rough or crepey texture · Post-summer skin fatigue · Skin quality decline with age · Neck and décolletage crepiness

HOW IT WORKS

Non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid is injected via multiple small micro-punctures across the treatment area. Each droplet draws and retains water molecules in the dermis; increasing the hydration gradient within the tissue rather than on the surface. Simultaneously, the micro-injury from injection activates mild fibroblast signalling. Studies show measurable improvement in skin elasticity and hydration parameters after a course of 3 sessions.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Treatment takes 30–45 minutes including topical anaesthetic application time. Small injection dots and mild swelling are normal for 24–48 hours. Skin looks noticeably more luminous and hydrated within a week of the first session. A standard course is 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart.

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?

Results from a 3-session course last 6–9 months. A single maintenance session every 6 months maintains skin quality year-round.

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

– Avoid alcohol 24 hours before
– Stop blood-thinning supplements 5–7 days before where possible
– No retinol or AHA-based products for 3 days before

AFTER YOUR TREATMENT

– Do not touch or rub the treated area for 6 hours
– No heavy makeup for 12 hours
– Avoid exercise, steam, and direct sun for 24 hours
– Apply SPF 50 daily; consistent sun protection extends your results significantly