Skin Boosters & Profhilo · Battersea SW11
Skin boosters and Profhilo in Battersea. Skin quality, not filler.
A skin booster is not a filler. Profhilo and our LUMI-PRO skin boosters are hyaluronic acid biostimulators. They are placed in the skin to support hydration, firmness, elasticity and skin quality, not to add volume or reshape a feature. Profhilo, skin boosters and the LUMI-PRO lip skin booster are delivered by our founder Arman Zaki, GMC-registered Physician Associate.
Profhilo H+L bio-remodelling for the face, neck, hands and decolletage. LUMI-PRO Skin Booster for facial hydration and glow. LUMI-PRO Lip Skin Booster for lip hydration, not a lip filler. Every treatment begins with a consultation and a Fitzpatrick assessment. We are in Battersea, South West London, in the borough of Wandsworth, 10 to 14 minutes' walk from Clapham Junction.
Skin boosters and Profhilo at a glance
What they are
Skin boosters and Profhilo are hyaluronic acid (HA) biostimulators. They are injected into the skin to support hydration, firmness, elasticity and overall skin quality. They may help the skin look fresher and feel firmer over a course. Individual results vary.
What they are not
They are not dermal fillers. The manufacturer of Profhilo states it is not a filler. A biostimulator supports the skin's own quality, it is not used to add volume or reshape a feature. Volumising HA filler is a separate service at Melatone, delivered by a different practitioner.
Who delivers them at Melatone
Profhilo, skin boosters and the LUMI-PRO Lip Skin Booster are delivered by Arman Zaki, GMC-registered Physician Associate (Ref A8131967).
Suitable for
Fitzpatrick skin types I to VI, including melanin-rich skin tones. As injected treatments there is a small risk of bruising, and in deeper skin tones we take care to reduce the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, active skin infection or certain medical histories may require deferral. Suitability is assessed at consultation.
Price
LUMI-PRO Lip Skin Booster from £119. LUMI-PRO Skin Booster £150 single, or £399 for a course of three. Profhilo H+L two-session protocol £450. Prices verified 16 June 2026.
Where
Melatone Skin Clinic, Unit 13A, Battersea Business Centre, 99-109 Lavender Hill, London SW11 5QL. 10 to 14 minutes' walk from Clapham Junction station.
Outcomes may vary by skin type and individual factors. Aesthetic results are not guaranteed. Treatments delivered in line with MHRA guidance for non-surgical cosmetic procedures and the ASA / CAP Code Section 12 requirements for medical aesthetic advertising. 18 and over only.
Biostimulator, not filler
A skin booster works with your skin, not on top of it.
A dermal filler sits in the tissue to add volume to a feature. A skin booster does something different. It is hyaluronic acid placed into the skin to support hydration and to encourage the skin's own quality, firmness and elasticity. That is why these treatments are called biostimulators. Profhilo, LUMI-PRO Skin Booster and LUMI-PRO Lip Skin Booster all sit in this skin-quality category, not the volumising-filler category.
Why the distinction matters. If your goal is hydration, glow and skin quality, a biostimulator is usually the right conversation. If your goal is to add volume to a feature, that is volumising filler, a separate service delivered by a different practitioner at Melatone. We will tell you honestly which one fits your goal at your consultation, and we are happy to say when neither is needed yet.
Skin booster · biostimulator
HA placed into the skin to support hydration, firmness, elasticity and skin quality. Profhilo, LUMI-PRO Skin Booster, LUMI-PRO Lip Skin Booster. Delivered by Arman. Not used to add volume.
Volumising HA filler · separate service
A different treatment used to add volume or reshape a feature. This is delivered at Melatone by our injector Rhianna Beckford, HCPC-registered Paramedic and Aesthetic Practitioner, not on this page. Ask us and we will point you to the right consultation.
Profhilo vs skin booster vs dermal filler
Three treatments, three different jobs.
People often arrive asking for one of these by name when they actually want another. This is the plain-English version of how they differ by mechanism, by what they are designed to do, and, just as importantly, by what they do not do. Profhilo and the LUMI-PRO skin boosters are about skin quality. Dermal filler is a separate, volumising treatment. None of them plumps lips or reshapes a feature except the filler.
| Profhilo H+L | LUMI-PRO Skin Booster | Dermal filler | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | HA biostimulator, bio-remodelling. Not a filler. | HA skin booster, hydration. Not a filler. | Volumising HA gel. A separate service. |
| Mechanism | Stabilised hyaluronic acid spreads through the skin and slowly releases, reported to stimulate collagen and elastin across a two-session protocol. | High purity hyaluronic acid delivered into the skin to draw and hold water, building hydration and skin quality cumulatively over a course. | Cross-linked hyaluronic acid placed in a specific location to physically add volume or support to a feature. |
| What it does | Supports firmness, elasticity, hydration and the look of skin laxity across larger areas such as the face, neck, hands and decolletage. | Supports intense hydration, a fresher looking glow and overall skin quality. Available as a single session or a course of three. | Adds volume, projection or definition to a chosen feature. The right tool when the goal is shape, not skin quality. |
| What it does not do | Does not add volume, plump lips or reshape a feature. It is not a filler. | Does not add volume or reshape a feature. The LUMI-PRO Lip Skin Booster hydrates lip skin, it does not plump or reshape the lips. | Does not improve overall skin quality the way a biostimulator is intended to. A separate consultation and treatment. |
| Delivered by | Arman Zaki, GMC-registered Physician Associate. | Arman Zaki, GMC-registered Physician Associate. | Rhianna Beckford, HCPC-registered Paramedic and Aesthetic Practitioner. A separate page. |
Comparison is for general guidance. Which treatment, if any, is right for you is confirmed at consultation after a Fitzpatrick and skin assessment. Individual results vary and outcomes are not guaranteed.
The skin boosters we offer
Three HA biostimulators. Matched to your skin goal.
Each one is a hyaluronic acid skin booster, not a filler. Which one fits depends on your goal and is confirmed at your consultation. The LUMI-PRO treatments are bookable on Treatwell. Profhilo is arranged through a consultation, message us and we will set it up.
Profhilo H+L · 2-session protocol
Profhilo, bio-remodelling skin booster
A stabilised hyaluronic acid skin booster for the face, neck, hands and decolletage. It is not a dermal filler. It may support skin firmness, elasticity, hydration and the look of skin laxity, and works by a slow release of HA that the skin responds to over time. Delivered by Arman Zaki, GMC-registered Physician Associate.
£600£450 · two sessions, about four weeks apart
Enquire about Profhilo →LUMI-PRO Skin Booster · face
LUMI-PRO Skin Booster, hydration and glow
LUMI-PRO Skin Booster is an injectable hyaluronic acid treatment, a high purity HA skin booster for the face (40mg HA per 2ml). It is intended to support intense hydration, skin firmness and a fresher looking glow, and to encourage collagen. Single session, or a course of three for a more cumulative result. Delivered by Arman Zaki, GMC-registered Physician Associate.
£150 single · £399 course of 3
Book on Treatwell →LUMI-PRO Lip Skin Booster · lips
LUMI-PRO Lip Skin Booster, lip hydration
A lip hydration treatment, not a lip filler. It uses non cross-linked hyaluronic acid (22mg per 1.1ml) formulated for the delicate skin of the lips, to support hydration, smoothness and lip skin quality. It is not used to reshape the lips. Delivered by Arman Zaki, GMC-registered Physician Associate.
£150£119
Book on Treatwell →All three are hyaluronic acid skin boosters, not dermal fillers. Suitability, Fitzpatrick type and skin history are confirmed at consultation before any treatment. Individual results vary, and outcomes are not guaranteed.
How the protocols work
Why Profhilo is two sessions, and skin boosters are a course of three.
Skin boosters are not a one-and-done treatment. The number of sessions is set by how each product works in the skin, not by an upsell. Here is the honest version.
Profhilo H+L · two sessions
Two sessions, about four weeks apart.
Profhilo follows the manufacturer's bio-remodelling protocol. The first session introduces the stabilised hyaluronic acid into the skin. The second, about four weeks later, builds on the skin's response. The stimulation of collagen and elastin is reported to develop across both visits rather than from a single one, which is why two sessions are the standard starting protocol. After the initial two, a maintenance session is typically considered every 6 to 9 months. Individual results vary.
LUMI-PRO Skin Booster · course of three
A course of three, about two to four weeks apart.
Skin boosters work cumulatively. A single LUMI-PRO session delivers hydration, but skin quality tends to build over a short course rather than from one visit. We offer the LUMI-PRO Skin Booster as a course of three, spaced about two to four weeks apart, so hydration and skin quality develop step by step. A single session is available, and the course of three is how most people build a more visible change. Individual results vary.
Who delivers your skin booster
Every skin booster planned and delivered by a GMC-registered Physician Associate.
Profhilo, skin boosters and the LUMI-PRO Lip Skin Booster are delivered by Arman Zaki, our founder and GMC-registered Physician Associate. Every treatment is preceded by a consultation and a Fitzpatrick assessment.
Founder · GMC-registered Physician Associate
Arman Zaki
Founder of Melatone Skin Clinic and GMC-registered Physician Associate (Ref A8131967). BSc Biomedical Science and PgDip Physician Associate Studies, with years of NHS general practice experience. Delivers Profhilo, the LUMI-PRO Lip Skin Booster, skin boosters, polynucleotides and other regenerative treatments. Leads every patient's clinical consultation and treatment recommendation.
Credentials
GMC-registered Physician Associate (Ref A8131967)
BSc Biomedical Science · PgDip Physician Associate Studies
Delivers hereProfhilo, LUMI-PRO Lip Skin Booster, skin boosters
"We match the treatment to your skin goal, and we will tell you when a skin booster is the wrong answer. That honesty is the whole point."
Arman Zaki, Founder and GMC-registered Physician Associate
The evidence, honestly stated
What the research says, and what it does not.
Laboratory research on the stabilised hyaluronic acid complex used in Profhilo has reported increased expression of type I and type III collagen in skin fibroblasts, type IV and VII collagen in keratinocytes, and elastin, compared with untreated cells and with standard high and low molecular weight HA gels. This helps explain why a bio-remodelling skin booster is approached differently from a filler. It is laboratory and early-stage evidence, and it does not promise a specific outcome for any one person.
CitationStellavato A, et al. (2016). Hyaluronan Hybrid Cooperative Complexes as a Novel Frontier for Cellular Bioprocesses Re-Activation. PLOS ONE. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0163510.
We cite product-relevant research only. The study above relates to the stabilised HA complex used in Profhilo and is not used to support claims about any other product. Skin boosters may support hydration and skin quality, results build over a course or protocol, and individual results vary. Outcomes are not guaranteed.
Finding us in Battersea
Unit 13A, Battersea Business Centre, SW11 5QL.
Our clinic sits in Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth, on the south side of Lavender Hill at the junction with Latchmere Road. 10 to 14 minutes' walk from Clapham Junction, or a short bus from Battersea Park station. Bus routes that stop on Lavender Hill: 77, 87, 156, 345 (night services N77 and N345).
A South West London base within easy reach of Clapham, Battersea, Chelsea, Wandsworth, Brixton, Vauxhall, Pimlico, Putney and Stockwell.
Boosters or peels
Skin boosters or chemical peels? Which is right for your skin.
They do different jobs, at different depths, and they work well together. A skin booster works underneath, delivering hydration and bio-remodelling from within to restore plumpness and glow. A chemical peel works on the surface, lifting dull, uneven or pigmented skin through controlled exfoliation to refine tone and texture. Boosters are about skin quality. Peels are about surface tone. For darker skin across South London we often begin with a booster to build resilience, then introduce a gentle, carefully dosed peel course. One rarely replaces the other.
Skin booster
Works underneath
- Best for dryness, fine lines, and loss of glow or firmness
- Deep hydration and bio-remodelling from within
- Low pigmentation risk, a gentle first choice for darker skin
- Minimal downtime
Chemical peel
Works on the surface
- Best for dullness, uneven tone, pigmentation and congestion
- Refines texture through controlled exfoliation
- In Fitzpatrick IV to VI, patch tested and dosed over a course
- Minimal to a few days of light flaking
Not sure which is right for you? A consultation settles it. Explore chemical peels, or read the comparisons: boosters vs peels, polynucleotides vs boosters and Profhilo vs filler.
Why Profhilo is not a filler
It spreads. That single property changes everything.
Conventional fillers are chemically cross-linked to resist breakdown and project tissue. Profhilo uses a hybrid cooperative complex of high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid with no cross-linking agent, so it stays low in viscosity and diffuses through the tissue plane over 24 to 48 hours from ten defined points, rather than sitting as a bolus. Phase one hydrates. Phase two remodels, as low molecular weight fragments signal fibroblasts to build collagen type I and type III. The result is firmness rather than plumpness, with no lumps, no projection and no change to your facial shape.
A LUMI-PRO skin booster does a different job: a fine dermal micro-injection grid that places hydration where a topical serum cannot reach, for glass-skin light reflection. Profhilo for firmness, a booster for glow. Read Profhilo vs dermal filler. Planned and delivered by Arman Zaki, Physician Associate (GMC registered), Director and Clinical Lead. Results vary. Treatments are for over 18s.
FAQs from Battersea patients
Common questions.
Should I choose a skin booster or a chemical peel?
They do different jobs. A skin booster works underneath, delivering hydration and bio-remodelling to restore glow, plumpness and firmness, so it suits dryness, fine lines and tired skin. A chemical peel works on the surface to refine tone, texture and pigmentation through controlled exfoliation, so it suits dullness, congestion and uneven tone. For darker skin a booster is often the gentler first step because it carries a low pigmentation risk, while peels are patch tested and dosed carefully over a course. If your main concern is hydration and skin quality, a booster is the place to start. If it is surface tone and texture, a peel is. A consultation confirms the right path for your skin.
Can I have both skin boosters and chemical peels?
Yes, and they often work best together. They act at different depths, so a hydrating skin booster and a carefully dosed peel course can sit in one plan, usually spaced out rather than done on the same day. For darker skin across South London we often begin with a booster to build skin resilience, then introduce a gentle peel course for tone and texture. Your clinician sequences them at consultation so the skin responds and recovers between treatments. Individual results vary.
Are skin boosters and Profhilo the same as dermal filler?
No. Skin boosters and Profhilo are hyaluronic acid biostimulators, designed to support skin hydration, firmness, elasticity and skin quality, not to add volume or reshape a feature. The manufacturer of Profhilo states clearly that it is not a dermal filler. Volumising HA filler is a separate service at Melatone, delivered by a different practitioner. If your goal is skin quality and hydration, a biostimulator may be the more appropriate option, confirmed at consultation.
Why is Profhilo done as two sessions?
Profhilo H+L follows the manufacturer's bio-remodelling protocol of two sessions, spaced about four weeks apart. The first session introduces the stabilised hyaluronic acid, and the second, about four weeks later, builds on the skin's response. The stimulation of collagen and elastin is reported to develop across both visits rather than from a single one, which is why two sessions are the standard starting protocol. After the initial two, a maintenance session is typically considered every 6 to 9 months. Individual results vary.
Why is the LUMI-PRO Skin Booster a course of three?
Skin boosters work cumulatively. A single session delivers hydration, but skin quality tends to build over a short course rather than from one visit. We offer the LUMI-PRO Skin Booster as a course of three, spaced about two to four weeks apart, so hydration and skin quality develop step by step. A single session is available, and the course of three is the way most people build a more visible change. Individual results vary.
Who delivers skin boosters and Profhilo at Melatone?
Profhilo, skin boosters and the LUMI-PRO Lip Skin Booster are delivered by Arman Zaki, our founder and GMC-registered Physician Associate (Ref A8131967). Every treatment is preceded by a consultation and a skin assessment.
Is the LUMI-PRO Lip Skin Booster a lip filler?
No. The LUMI-PRO Lip Skin Booster is a lip hydration treatment, not a lip filler. It uses non cross-linked hyaluronic acid (22mg per 1.1ml) formulated for the delicate skin of the lips, to support hydration, smoothness and lip skin quality. It is not used to reshape the lips. Suitability is assessed at consultation.
How much do skin boosters and Profhilo cost in Battersea?
LUMI-PRO Lip Skin Booster is from £119. LUMI-PRO Skin Booster for the face is £150 for a single session, or £399 for a course of three. Profhilo H+L is offered as a two-session protocol at £450. The LUMI-PRO treatments are bookable on Treatwell. Profhilo is arranged through a consultation, message us on WhatsApp or book a consultation to start. Prices verified 16 June 2026.
Are HA skin boosters safe for darker skin tones?
Skin boosters and Profhilo are hyaluronic acid based and are not light or heat based, so they do not target melanin the way some laser or energy devices can. They are injected treatments, so as with any injection there is a small risk of bruising, and in Fitzpatrick IV to VI skin any trauma carries a risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation. We assess your Fitzpatrick type and skin history at consultation and use a careful technique to reduce that risk. Suitability is confirmed before treatment. Individual results vary.
What downtime should I expect afterwards?
These are injected treatments, so you may see small raised bumps where the product is placed, which typically settle within a day or so, and there may be minor redness or a small chance of bruising at injection points. Most people return to normal activities the same day. We give aftercare guidance at your appointment. Individual responses vary.
Where can I read the clinical evidence for skin boosters?
The injectable hyaluronic acid skin-booster and bioremodelling literature is indexed on PubMed. Specialist regenerative-aesthetics sources include the Journal of Regenerative Aesthetic Medicine (JRAM) and the Journal of Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine (JARM). This page is general information, not a substitute for a consultation.
How do I book?
For the LUMI-PRO Skin Booster and Lip Skin Booster, book on Treatwell or message us on WhatsApp. For Profhilo, message us on WhatsApp or book a consultation and we will arrange the two-session protocol. Every treatment starts with a consultation and a Fitzpatrick assessment.
Editor's choice reading
Before you choose a skin booster.
Journal
Biostimulator or filler? When each one actually makes sense.
The decision behind skin quality versus volume, in plain terms.
Pillar
Skin of Colour. Aesthetic medicine calibrated for Fitzpatrick I to VI.
Why melanin-rich skin needs a careful technique, and how we assess it.
Sibling treatment
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