Skin boosters in Islamabad with Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas place tiny amounts of soft hyaluronic acid into your skin to hydrate it from within, improving glow, texture and fine lines without changing your features.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas, MBBS, FCPS (Plastic Surgery). Last updated October 2026.
Skin booster injections deliver a thin, lightly cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel into the dermis, the deep layer of skin. The gel attracts and holds water, so the skin looks plumper and more even.
Unlike fillers, boosters spread through the skin rather than sitting in one spot, so they improve skin quality without adding visible volume.
Skin that feels tight and looks dull even with moisturiser is short of water deep down. Creams mostly work on the surface and cannot reach the dermis.
Thin lines on the cheeks and around the eyes appear as skin loses moisture and bounce. Hydrating the dermis smooths these early lines.
Rough skin and shallow acne marks reflect light unevenly. Better hydration and firmness make the surface look smoother and brighter.
The neck and backs of the hands thin early and are hard to treat with creams. Boosters can improve their texture where fillers are not suitable.
Cheeks, forehead and the area around the mouth are treated for glow and fine lines. This is the most common area.
Horizontal neck lines and crepey skin are hydrated with small points across the neck. Results suit early ageing.
Sun-damaged chest skin with fine wrinkles gains smoothness. It is often treated together with the neck.
The backs of the hands look less thin and wrinkled when the skin holds more water. Veins look less obvious.
Skin often feels softer after the first session, with the full effect after the last. In controlled studies, hydration, elasticity and texture improved more than in untreated skin. Photos below are shared with consent.
Dr. Umbreen examines your skin type, hydration and fine lines, and checks for active acne, infection or recent treatments that need waiting time first.
Avoid aspirin and fish oil for some days before to reduce bruising. Come with clean skin, and stop retinoid creams a few days before if advised.
Numbing cream is applied first. The gel is placed as tiny droplets just under the surface with a fine needle or cannula, spread evenly across each area.
Small bumps at each point are normal and flatten within a day or so. Avoid makeup on the treated area until the next morning.
| Time After Treatment | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Same day | Small raised bumps and redness at injection points. |
| 24 to 48 hours | Bumps flatten. Tiny bruises may show. |
| Week 1 | Skin feels softer and more hydrated. |
| Weeks 2 to 4 | Next session of the course is due. |
| Long term | Glow and smoothness build after the full course. |
Avoid saunas, intense workouts and facials for the first few days. Daily sunscreen protects the improvement in skin quality.
Side effects are usually mild and short-lived. Treatment is postponed if you have an active skin infection, a cold sore, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
They do not lift sagging skin, fill deep folds or reshape lips and cheeks. Pigmentation and deep scars need other skin treatments.
Your fee is confirmed after assessment, once the areas and number of sessions are agreed. Ask for one written price for the full course.
| Factor | How It Affects Your Fee |
|---|---|
| Product | Brands differ in price and in how long they last. |
| Areas | Face, neck and hands are priced separately. |
| Sessions | A starting course costs more than one visit. |
| Maintenance | Repeat sessions add to the yearly cost. |
When comparing prices for skin boosters treatment, check the product name and how many syringes each session includes.
As a plastic surgeon who works with skin grafts and scars, she understands skin layers in detail and places product at the depth it needs. Women can discuss skin concerns privately with a female doctor.
| Feature | Skin Boosters | Dermal Fillers |
|---|---|---|
| Aim | Hydration and skin quality | Volume and shape |
| Gel | Thin and spreading | Thick and holding |
| Depth | Within the skin | Under the skin or on bone |
| Changes your features? | No | Yes |
| Sessions | A course | Usually one |
The two work well together, with filler restoring structure and boosters improving the skin that covers it.
Dr. Umbreen sees patients privately at Omer Diagnostic & Specialist Clinics (ODC), 12-A, LG Floor, CBC Plaza, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Bring a list of the skin creams you use and tell her about any recent peels, laser or injections.
Choose a doctor who assesses your skin first, names the product, opens it in front of you and explains the full course. Avoid salons offering injections without a doctor.
Numbing cream keeps it comfortable, and most people feel only quick pinpricks. The neck and the skin beside the lips tend to be a little more sensitive.
A typical starting course is 3 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart. Dr. Umbreen adjusts this to your skin condition, your age and the product chosen for you.
After the starting course, a maintenance session every 4 to 6 months keeps the hydration. The hyaluronic acid slowly breaks down, so the effect fades without repeat sessions.
Yes. Profhilo is one well-known brand of skin booster, and there are several others on the market. Dr. Umbreen explains which product suits your skin at consultation.
Start a few months ahead so the whole course is finished before the day. Time the final session so any small bumps and bruises have fully settled.
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