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Skin Boosters Help Achieve a Healthy Glow in Calgary

Nova Skin & Wellness offers skin boosters for people in Calgary who want to improve their skin, adding volume and achieving a healthier glow. Our team wants to help you look and feel your best. Results may vary by person, so please make sure to book a complimentary consultation today.

Skin Boosters/Injectable Hydration

Not a filler! Minimally invasive super treatment! A deeply hydrating injectable that smooths texture, boosts glow, and refreshes the skin from within using hyaluronic acid. 

How Skin Boosters Help Your Skin

Improve Its Appearance - Hydrate your skin to reduce dryness and dullness and give your skin a new, healthy glow

Smooth Out Textures - Get rid of rough and uneven textures and give your skin a smooth look

Reduce Wrinkles - Smooth out the fine lines and wrinkles and rejuvenate your skin

Injectable hydration (often called "skin boosters") are minimally invasive cosmetic treatments that inject hyaluronic acid (HA) into the dermis to deeply hydrate, improve skin texture, and boost glow. Unlike traditional fillers, they do not add volume, but rather act as internal moisture binders to refresh skin for up to 6–9 months.

Key Details About Injectable Hydration

How it Works

HA is injected into the skin, where it attracts and binds with water, boosting moisture levels and stimulating collagen production for improved elasticity.

Procedure

Involves micro-droplet injections just below the surface, usually with minimal downtime.

Results

Provides a "glowy," hydrated, and refreshed appearance, often lasting 6–9 months.

Skinvive by Juvederm

The first and only hyaluronic acid microdroplet injectable indicated to improve cheek skin smoothness.  Juvéderm® SKINVIVE™ is the first FDA-approved, intradermal microdroplet hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable designed to enhance skin hydration, smoothness, and glow. It works below the surface to improve cheek quality for all skin types, rather than adding volume. Results are long-lasting, typically showing improved, radiant skin for up to 6–9 months, with minimal downtime.

Key Details for SKINVIVE by Juvéderm

What It Does: Deeply hydrates, increases softness, and improves skin texture/fine lines.

Target Areas: Primarily the cheeks, but can be used on the neck.

Treatment Process: Involves multiple tiny injections (microdroplets) just below the skin surface in a ~15-minute, lunch-break session.

Duration: Results can last up to 6–9 months.

Ideal For: Patients seeking a "glowy" look and improved hydration regardless of skin type or tone.

Key Considerations

Not a Dermal Filler:

Unlike traditional fillers, SKINVIVE does not add structure, volume, or change the shape of the face.

Discomfort:

Contains lidocaine to minimize pain during injection.

Aftercare:

Avoid, strenuous exercise, excessive heat, and alcohol for 24 hours post-treatment.

Candidates:

Suitable for most adults, but not recommended for those with severe allergies or who are pregnant/breastfeeding.

Revanesse Renew by Prollenium

Revanesse Renew is an advanced injectable skin booster that delivers deep, lasting hydration and rejuvenation from within. Unlike traditional fillers that focus on volume, Renew uses a unique blend of high- and low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (HA) to nourish and refresh the skin’s surface and deeper layers.

It’s ideal for anyone looking to enhance overall skin quality, whether your goal is to smooth fine lines, balance texture, or restore a healthy glow. It’s commonly used on the face, neck, and décolletage and creates refreshed, plumper skin without adding volume in the way traditional fillers do.

Pre- & Post-care

Pre-treatment Care

Avoid Blood Thinners (7-10 days before): Stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen (NSAIDs), fish oil, vitamin E, and herbal supplements (ginkgo, garlic) to minimize bruising.
Avoid Alcohol (24-48 hours before): Alcohol can increase the risk of bruising and swelling.
Pause Active Skincare (3 days before): Discontinue Retin-A, retinoids, glycolic acid, and other anti-aging or exfoliating products to reduce sensitivity.
Hydrate Well: Drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your appointment for better skin responsiveness.
Avoid Other Skin Treatments (2 weeks before): Reschedule if you have had lasers, peels, or microneedling recently.
Cold Sore Prevention: If you have a history of cold sores, discuss antiviral medication with your provider.
Arrival: Arrive with a clean face, free of makeup and lotions.

Post-treatment Care

Do Not Touch or Massage (24 hours): Avoid touching, massaging, or rubbing the injection area to prevent product migration.
Use Cold Compresses (First 12-24 hours): Apply ice packs (wrapped in a cloth) for 10-15 minutes intermittently to reduce swelling.
Avoid Extreme Heat (24-48 hours): Steer clear of saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, and intense sun exposure.
Avoid Strenuous Exercise (24-48 hours): Refrain from vigorous workouts that increase blood flow to the face.
Sleep Position: Sleep on your back with your head slightly elevated for 1-2 nights to reduce swelling.
Makeup and Skincare: Avoid applying makeup for at least 12-24 hours. Use only gentle cleansers.
Hydration: Continue to drink plenty of water, as hyaluronic acid products attract water and need it for optimal, long-lasting results.
Results: Be patient; results often take 1-2 weeks to fully settle.

VAMP PDRN

PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleotide) is a biocompatible ingredient derived from salmon DNA that works in harmony with your skin's natural repair process. Applied topically as an add-on during your microneedling treatment, it supports cell renewal, stimulates collagen and elastin production, and deeply hydrates from within.