Profhilo Treatments
Rehydrate and tighten your skin with Profhilo, which stimulates collagen and elastin for lasting results.
Profhilo is an injectable treatment consisting of a high concentration of thermally crosslinked hyaluronic acid. This is injected into the dermis of the skin to treat skin texture irregularities, crepey skin and fine lines and wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of the dermis of the skin, so this treatment is considered a ‘bio-revitaliser’.
How does it work?
Profhilo is formulated with hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the skin, which acts as a ‘humectant’, hydrating and nourishing the skin, giving it a dewy and glowing appearance. Profhilo is injected into the dermis of the skin, where it stimulates a reaction in the skin’s fibroblast cells to induce the production of new collagen and elastin for 3-6 months after the treatment series, a process known as neocollagenesis. This unique injectable has been shown to stimulating four different types of collagens and elastin, which in turn improves dermal thickness and bounce, as well as improving the skin’s elasticity. Profhilo results in an overall brighter and smoother appearance and over time improves the quality of skin, and gently lifts treated areas over time. Profhilo also hydrates the skin by its very nature, giving deep hydration
The Treatment Process
The treatment involves injecting the product into 5 points on each side of the face, these injections create little ‘bumps’ on the skin surface, from which the product spreads across the treated area in the dermis of the skin, treating the entire area surrounding the injections. These ‘bumps’ last for about 12 hours after the treatment and can be gently massaged from a few hours after the injection time.
What are the benefits?
Profhilo is a unique treatment as it has a dual phase action – initially it gives deep skin hydration and glow, smoothing out of fine lines and wrinkles due to its ultra-high concentration of hyaluronic acid. The second, longer term phase of treatment (3-6 months) is dermal remodelling, due to stimulation of collagen and elastin production by dermal fibroblast cells. This results in a thickened, healthier dermis of the skin, with longer term reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, and a healthier, more hydrated appearance. Profhilo spreads within the dermis layer of the skin to treat the whole face (or neck, or indeed any other area in the body), giving an overall refreshed appearance and improved skin quality and texture.
What areas can be treated?
Profhilo can be used on any part of the body, but most used on the face and neck. Profhilo Body can be used on any body areas to treat skin laxity and improve the quality and thickness of the dermis of the skin
Can it be used with other treatments?
Profhilo can be used in conjunction with many other treatments in clinic including our many of our facials and injectables. Combining treatments can also further stimulate the dermis to produce collagen and improve skin elasticity, so have synergistic benefits.
Recommended Treatments
A course of 2 Profhilo treatments are required, spaced 4 weeks apart, after which you will see and experience a rejuvenated and revitalised complexion. After the initial set of treatments, a single treatment every 6 months is recommended to maintain the benefits.
What is the downtime?
Downtime is minimal with Profhilo. Little ‘bumps’ appear at the injection points, but these usually settle within 6-12 hours, and this is a normal and expected appearance. They tend to be more prominent in areas where the skin is thinner, for example on the neck. These ‘bumps’ can be massaged to encourage them to settle. With any injectables there is always a chance of bruising and/or swelling which may occur within a few hours of the treatment, most often resolving within 24-48 hours. Antihistamines can be taken to reduce the risk of swelling, and sleeping propped up on your back on the night of treatment will help reduce this risk further. To reduce the risk of bruising we suggest that you avoid omega-3 fatty acid supplements, blood thinners and alcohol for 48 hours prior to your injectable treatments.
Price
| Per session. | £250 |
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