Raj Shamani's Figuring Out

Perfect Skin Is a Lie: Boosters, Fillers & Hidden Risks | Dr Rajat | FO486 Raj Shamani

Mar 21, 2026
A deep dive into skin boosters, fillers and how they differ. Myths about glass skin and who can realistically achieve it are challenged. Practical talk on techniques, pain, dosing, costs and common complications. Conversation also covers aftercare, addiction risks and when to say no to more treatments.
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INSIGHT

How Skin Boosters Improve Skin From Inside

  • Skin boosters are injectable hyaluronic acid that hydrate the dermis, stimulate collagen, and improve tone, texture, and translucence rather than dramatically changing facial shape.
  • Dr Rajat compares it to inflating a deflated balloon: dermal expansion disperses pigment and creates a subtle inner glow.
ADVICE

Use Fillers For Shape And Boosters For Skin Quality

  • Use fillers when you need molding, lift, or contour; choose skin boosters when you want overall hydration, even tone, texture and firmness without altering shape.
  • Fillers stay cohesive in one spot; boosters are injected as microdrops to merge across skin.
ADVICE

Start Small Then Maintain Less Often

  • Start with a 2–3 ml session (typically two syringes) and follow protocol of 2–3 sessions spaced a month apart, then maintain every 6–12 months as needed.
  • If satisfied after initial course, you can reduce frequency to annual treatments instead of automatic six-month repeats.
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