What is Profhilo?
Profhilo is a new category in the injectables market – bio remodeling. It is not a dermal filler, nor is it a skin revitalizer. Profhilo is an injectable, stabilized Hyaluronic Acid based product, designed to remodel multi-layer skin tissue.
It is an anti-aging product that treats signs of aging. It uses a unique concentration of Hyaluronic Acid, which penetrates deeply through the skin to accelerate the production of collagen and elastin, creating plumper skin.
Is it for you?
As we age, the presence of hyaluronic acid in the skin naturally starts to drop, which causes the skin to lose its natural firmness and elasticity. Most people begin to see the effects of hyaluronic acid depletion as they reach their 30s – and Profhilo is the perfect treatment for anyone looking to counteract this.
It is not designed to add volume to the skin or restrict movement in the facial muscles. Instead, this anti-aging hydration treatment helps improve tone, texture, and elasticity.
How it is done
This innovative anti-wrinkle treatment improves the skin’s composition by stimulating four different types of collagen and elastin. The user-friendly treatment plan includes two short, painless sessions, each one month apart. During treatment, Profhilo is slow-injected and there is little to no risk of bruising. Five injection sites are specially planned for each side of the face to support different anatomical regions. Patients primarily report lifting and skin texture improvements across the cheeks, lip area, and chin.
Post care
- Do not rub, scrub, use toners for 48 hours after the treatment.
- Do not use products containing retinols or hydroxy acids for 48 hours after the treatment.
- Limit sun exposure
- Use Sunblock every 4 to 6 hours post-treatment.
- Refrain from, waxing, and bleachingor any facial treatment for 72 hours post-procedure.
- Avoid swimming in chlorinated water, using hot tubs, or saunas for 5-7 days.
- Avoid wearing makeup on the same day.
Popular Questions
A fine needle is used to inject small amounts of Hyaluronic Acid into 5 specific areas on each side of the face. A topical anaesthetic cream is applied prior to the treatment and generally takes around 30 minutes to perform, once your consent has been obtained and photos have been taken. It is generally described as only mild in discomfort, if at all.
Hyaluronic Acid is very well tolerated by the skin. The only reported side effects are bruising and mild swelling at the injection sites. These generally disappear in a short period of time and are associated with the needle, not the product.
Profhilo® ‘remodels’ the skin after just 2 treatments (4 weeks apart) resulting in tighter, firmer, hydrated, smoother, radiant skin. Sometimes further treatments are required to see the full benefit of Profhilo®. Generally this would be determined during your initial consultation.
The downtime following a Profhilo® treatment is minimal. When injected, using the five-point technique on each side of the face, there will be small localised bumps where the product is placed. This is not cause for concern and is a normal part of the procedure. These lumps will then start to diffuse very quickly, sometimes within 4-6 hours, and they disappear completely by the next day.