Skin Boosters vs Polynucleotides vs Sculptra
So Many Options – How Do You Choose?
If you’ve been researching ways to improve your skin’s texture, hydration, or overall radiance, you’ve probably come across a few different treatment names. Skin boosters, polynucleotides, Sculptra – they all promise to rejuvenate your skin, but they work in very different ways.
At Elizabeth Aesthetics, we offer all three. And the question we get asked more than almost anything else is: “Which one should I go for?”
The honest answer? It depends entirely on you – your skin, your goals, and where you are in your journey. But let’s break each one down so you can start to get a feel for what might suit you best.
Skin Boosters: Deep Hydration for a Natural Glow
Skin boosters are injectable treatments designed to hydrate your skin from the inside out. At Elizabeth Aesthetics, we use SKINVIVE™ and Profhilo®, which deliver hyaluronic acid and other active ingredients into the superficial layers of the skin.
What do they do?
Think of skin boosters as a long, tall glass of water for your skin. They improve hydration, smooth fine lines, and give you that natural, dewy glow that no amount of moisturiser can quite achieve on its own.
Who are they best for?
- Anyone with dull, tired, or dehydrated skin
- People who want improved skin quality without adding volume
- Those looking for a subtle, natural improvement
- Great as a first step into injectable treatments
What to expect:
Results develop over a few weeks as the skin absorbs the hydration. Most clients notice a visible improvement in skin texture and glow. A course of treatments is usually recommended for the best results.
Price: SKINVIVE™ from £350 per syringe | Profhilo® from £220 per session
Polynucleotides: Stimulating Your Skin’s Own Repair
Polynucleotides are one of the most exciting developments in aesthetics right now. Unlike treatments that add something to your skin, polynucleotides work by stimulating your body’s own repair and regeneration processes.
What do they do?
Derived from DNA fragments, polynucleotides encourage cell turnover, improve elasticity, and promote overall skin health. They help your skin repair itself from within, resulting in a healthier, more youthful complexion over time.
Who are they best for?
- People with early signs of ageing – fine lines, loss of elasticity
- Anyone wanting to improve skin quality and resilience
- Those who prefer a bio-stimulating approach
- People with sensitive or reactive skin (polynucleotides are very well tolerated)
What to expect:
Results build gradually over several weeks. Most clients see noticeable improvements after 2–3 sessions. The treatment is gentle and recovery is minimal.
Price: From £150 per treatment
Sculptra: The Collagen Rebuilder
Sculptra is in a category of its own. It’s not a filler in the traditional sense – it’s a collagen stimulator. That means instead of adding volume directly, Sculptra encourages your body to produce its own collagen, restoring volume and structure naturally over time.
What does it do?
Sculptra contains poly-L-lactic acid, which works deep within the skin to rebuild the collagen framework that gives your face its structure. The results are gradual, natural-looking, and can last up to two years.
Who is it best for?
- Anyone experiencing volume loss – hollow cheeks, thinning skin, loss of facial structure
- People who want long-lasting, natural-looking results
- Those who prefer a gradual transformation rather than an immediate change
- Ideal for clients in their 40s and beyond, though younger clients benefit too
What to expect:
Sculptra works over weeks and months. You’ll typically need 2–3 sessions spaced a few weeks apart. The results develop gradually as your body produces new collagen – meaning the change looks completely natural.
Price: First vial £450 | Second vial £400
So Which One Is Right for You?
Here’s a quick way to think about it:
- Want better hydration and a glow? Skin boosters.
- Want to improve skin quality and repair from within? Polynucleotides.
- Want to rebuild volume and collagen long-term? Sculptra.
But here’s the thing – it’s not always an either/or choice. Many of our clients benefit from a combination approach. For example, polynucleotides to improve skin quality alongside Sculptra to restore volume. Or skin boosters as a maintenance treatment between Sculptra sessions.
That’s why we always recommend starting with a consultation. Elizabeth will assess your skin, listen to your goals, and recommend the best approach – whether that’s one treatment or a tailored plan combining several.
The Most Important Thing: It’s Personal
At Elizabeth Aesthetics, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Your skin is unique, and your treatment should be too. Elizabeth takes the time to understand what you want to achieve and creates a plan that’s right for you – not based on trends, but on what will actually work for your skin.
And if something isn’t right for you? She’ll tell you. Honestly and kindly. That’s the Elizabeth Aesthetics way.