Profhilo® has taken the beauty world by storm. This wonder treatment plumps and rejuvenates tired, dull and ageing skin giving you a luminous glow and completely natural looking results. Profhilo® (the first of its kind) is essentially a hyaluronic acid (HA) moisturiser, which when injected has the benefit of working from within giving you long lasting results and younger looking skin. This is the ideal treatment for those over the age of 30, as this is when we start to lose a significant amount of collagen, elastin and HA.

“One of the gold standout treatments for me is Profhilo, it’s the holy grail! In my 15 year career it’s one of the most exciting things I’ve ever seen because it really changes the skin, it’s scientifically proven, we have a high rate of client satisfaction, I love having the treatment, I love giving the treatment and I love the way clients react when they see the results.” Dr Toni Philips

PROFHILO BEFORE AND AFTER IMAGES

HOW DOES PROFHILO® WORK?

Unlike other injectable treatments, Profhilo® is a moisturiser. It contains 100% synthetic hyaluronic acid (HA) and the ingredients can work from deep within the skin to rehydrate and plump. This is what makes it far more effective than any topical moisturiser that contains HA. With one of the highest concentrations of HA currently available, it not only boosts and hydrates, but can dramatically reduce fine lines and remodel sagging and ageing skin. It’s relatively painless and the treatment involves two sessions a month apart. Read more here about the treatment.

WHAT IS HYALURONIC ACID?

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in the body that is responsible for maintaining moisture within our skin and many skincare products contain this active ingredient. Profhilo® has been specially formulated to contain a unique level of synthetic HA which helps to encourage the production of collagen and elastin in the skin and when injected, it stimulates the skin’s natural synthesis of collagen.

HOW LONG DOES PROFHILO® LAST?

Profhilo® lasts in the skin for around 28 days. During this time the stimulation of four different types of collagen and elastin takes place by slowly releasing hyaluronic acid. Within the first few weeks you will see intense hydration, glowing skin and fine lines can disappear! You skin will feel smoother and tighter.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE PROFHILO?

Profhilo is a skin booster, so to start with you should have 2 treatments 4-6 weeks apart, then once you see your results you could leave 4-6 months between each treatment after that.

WHAT AREAS CAN BE TREATED?

Profhilo® is most commonly used for facial areas including the top of the cheeks, nasolabial fold laughter lines, mouth and chin but can also effectively be used for rejuvenating the neck, décolletage, arms, knees and back of the hands. There are 5 injection sites in the face; these are upper cheek, nasal base, lower cheek, jawline, and chin.

HOW IS PROFHILO® DIFFERENT TO DERMAL FILLER?

If you are looking to add volume to specific areas, dermal filler would be the right treatment for you. Profhilo® is not a volumising treatment like dermal filler and isn’t used to enhanced specific areas of the face (e.g. lips and chin). The HA injected is dispersed evenly throughout the face giving you an all-round plumped, firmer appearance.

Profhilo® can be combined with this treatment to achieve maximum results. Talk to your practitioner in your free consultation about the best course of treatment for you.

CAN I DRINK ALCOHOL AFTER PROFHILO?

You should not drink any alcohol for at least 24 hours both before and after your profhilo treatment as it can impact your healing results.

DOES PROFHILO HURT?

You do have the option to have numbing cream applied before your treatment, but generally profhilo is not a painful treatment. You may experience slight discomfort or stinging both during and for a day or so afterwards around the injection sites. The needle used is very small.

PROFHILO SIDE EFFECTS

Around the injection sites you might experience ‘profhilo lumps’ which look a little like small bee stings, this is common with any injectable treatment and should last 24-72 hours. Other normal side effects you could experience are redness, numbness, swelling or bruising, if these last longer than 7-10 days then you should contact your practitioner.

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