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What Is the Youth Shot and Why Is It Done?

The youth shot (biorevitalization) is an injection-based medical aesthetic procedure. It is used to improve the skin's moisture balance, strengthen its elasticity and give it a livelier look. Unlike classic fillers, it focuses on the quality of the skin more than on adding volume.

What Does It Aim to Do?

When it is injected under the skin, the youth shot aims to:

  • Increase the skin's capacity to hold water
  • Support collagen and elastin production
  • Strengthen the skin barrier
  • Lessen the look of fine lines
  • Give the skin a brighter, healthier look

What Does It Contain?

The content depends on the product used. It generally includes hyaluronic acid, amino acids, vitamins, mineral complexes and antioxidants. These components feed the skin cells and support renewal.

Where Is It Applied?

  • The face
  • The neck
  • The chest area
  • Around the eyes

Who Can It Be Considered For?

  • People with dry skin
  • People whose skin looks dull and tired
  • People in whom fine lines are starting to appear
  • People whose skin is starting to lose elasticity
  • People who do not want a surgical procedure

The Procedure

  • A numbing cream may be applied beforehand
  • Fine needles or micro-injection techniques are used
  • It takes about 20-30 minutes
  • Usually 2-3 sessions are done, 2-4 weeks apart

When Are Results Seen?

  • The first moisture and glow effect begins within a few days
  • A clearer improvement in skin quality is seen within 2-4 weeks
  • How long the effect lasts varies with the product, between 6 and 12 months

Aftercare

  • No makeup for the first 24 hours
  • Stay away from saunas and steam baths for a few days
  • Postpone intense exercise
  • Drinking plenty of water is recommended
Who It Is Not Suitable For It is not recommended with an active skin infection, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or with a known allergy to the product used. Personal suitability is assessed at the examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the youth shot used for?
It aims to increase the skin's capacity to hold water, support collagen and elastin production, strengthen the skin barrier, lessen the look of fine lines and give the skin a brighter, healthier look.

Who can the youth shot be considered for?
It can be considered for people with dry skin, a dull and tired look, fine lines that are starting to appear, skin that is losing elasticity, and people who do not want a surgical procedure. Personal suitability is decided at the examination.

How many sessions does the youth shot need?
It is usually planned as a short course of a few sessions, about 3-4 weeks apart. The exact number depends on the condition of your skin and is set at the examination.

For frequently asked questions about the youth shot, see our FAQ page.
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Looking at the Whole Face

The youth shot works on skin quality and does not correct structural concerns such as the shape of the nose or sagging eyelids. For changes like these, surgical options such as rhinoplasty in Ankara or eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) may be discussed. Your whole face is assessed at the consultation, and the method that suits you is chosen together.