Bio-remodelling Treatment
Profhilo
Profhilo is an injectable hyaluronic acid treatment designed to improve skin hydration, firmness, elasticity and overall skin quality without adding structured volume or changing facial shape.
Introduction
Understanding Profhilo Treatment
What Profhilo is
Profhilo is an injectable treatment containing hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally present in the skin that plays an important role in retaining moisture.
Unlike traditional hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, which are generally placed strategically to restore volume, provide structural support or alter facial contours, Profhilo is designed to improve the quality of the skin itself.
It is used to support:
- skin hydration
- firmness and elasticity
- smoother-looking skin
- mild skin laxity
- skin that appears dull, thin or crepey
How Profhilo Works
Profhilo contains high- and low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid that has been thermally stabilised rather than chemically cross-linked, as is common with many conventional dermal fillers.
This creates a stabilised hyaluronic acid complex that can diffuse through the surrounding tissue after injection rather than remaining concentrated in one area to create structured volume. For this reason, Profhilo is usually described as a bio-remodelling treatment.
Some patients notice their skin feels more hydrated and looks fresher quite early. Changes in firmness and elasticity tend to develop more gradually, which is why we usually look at the overall result after completing the initial course.
The effects of Profhilo develop gradually, so the skin improves over time rather than changing immediately after treatment.
Bio-Remodelling Injectable Treatment
Improves Skin Quality
No Added Volume
Temporary Injection Bumps
Two Initial Sessions
Treatment Philosophy
Our Approach to Profhilo
Profhilo is one of our favourite treatments for patients who want their skin to look fresher, smoother and better hydrated without changing their facial features.
We particularly like using it when the skin has started to feel thinner, drier or less firm. It can work especially well across the face and neck, where treating both areas can help create a more balanced result.
Where appropriate, we usually recommend a course of two treatments spaced around four weeks apart. This gives the skin time to respond to the first treatment before we build on those changes with the second.
As with all our treatments, Profhilo is not something we recommend simply because it is popular. We approach it in the same way we approach all skin treatments, by first understanding what is bothering you, assessing your skin quality and talking through what you would realistically like to achieve.
Our Locations
Profhilo treatments are available at both of our clinic locations.
Treatment Focus
Areas Commonly Treated with Profhilo
Face
Profhilo is most commonly used across the face. A standard technique uses five carefully selected injection points on each side, allowing the product to spread through the surrounding tissue.
Rather than targeting individual lines or wrinkles, the aim is to improve hydration, firmness, elasticity and overall skin quality more broadly across the face.
We may adjust the exact injection points depending on your facial anatomy and the condition of your skin.
Neck
The neck is another area we commonly treat with Profhilo, particularly when the skin has started to feel thinner, drier or less firm.
Treatment is focused on improving hydration, elasticity and overall skin quality, helping the skin look smoother and better supported.
Décolletage
Profhilo can also be used across the décolletage, although we treat this area less often than the face or neck.
It can be useful where the skin has developed fine creasing, dryness or more sun-damaged skin, with the aim of improving hydration and overall skin quality.
Hands
Profhilo can also be used on the backs of the hands, where thinner skin can make changes in hydration and skin quality more noticeable.
The aim is to improve hydration, elasticity and overall skin quality, helping the hands look smoother and less crepey without adding structured volume.
A course of two Profhilo treatments is £500.
Outcome
Expected Results
Realistic Expectations
Profhilo works best when you are looking to improve the quality of your skin rather than change the shape or structure of your face.
It is not designed to replace lost volume, create new facial contours or give an instant lifting effect. Instead, the aim is to help the skin look fresher, smoother, better hydrated and a little firmer over time.
Profhilo is a good option if:
- your skin has become drier or less hydrated
your skin looks dull or tired
your skin feels thinner
firmness or elasticity has started to decline
the face or neck is becoming mildly crepey
you want to improve overall skin quality without adding volume
Profhilo will not correct every sign of ageing, and this is where choosing the right treatment becomes important.
For example, if deeper folds are mainly caused by volume loss, dermal filler may be more appropriate. If expression lines are caused by repeated muscle movement, Profhilo is unlikely to address the underlying cause.
Concerns such as more noticeable pigmentation, scarring or uneven skin texture may also respond better to treatments such as microneedling, polynucleotides or a combination approach.
Your starting point matters too. Someone with relatively healthy skin and early changes may respond very differently from someone with more advanced skin laxity, thinning or sun damage.
For this reason, we look at results in relation to your own skin and what you are trying to improve, rather than comparing them directly with somebody else’s before-and-after photographs.
How Many Profhilo Treatments Are Usually Needed?
We recommend starting with two Profhilo treatments around four weeks apart. Some patients with more mature or significantly sun-damaged skin may benefit from an additional session.
The effects are not permanent, so maintenance treatments can help support the result over time. The hyaluronic acid is gradually broken down by the body, while the natural ageing process continues.
For most our patients, maintenance is planned around every six months, although this can vary depending on your skin, how it responds and what you would like to maintain.
Who May Not Be Suitable
Profhilo may not be suitable, or treatment may need to be postponed, in certain circumstances, including:
- pregnancy or breastfeeding
- active infection or
- inflammation within the treatment area
- certain medical conditions
- known hypersensitivity to components of the product
This is not a complete list, which is why suitability is always assessed during your consultation and medical assessment.
Your Safety
Possible Side Effects
Profhilo involves a series of small injections into the skin, so temporary injection-site reactions are common. These are usually mild and settle within a few days. Reported effects include redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising, and small, raised areas at the injection sites.
Rised Bumps
Immediately after treatment, small raised bumps appear at the injection points, often resembling mosquito bites. This is a normal and expected effect of Profhilo while the product sits temporarily within the tissue. The bumps usually flatten within 24 to 48 hours as the product gradually spreads through the surrounding area.
Stinging or Burning
Some patients experience a brief stinging or burning sensation as Profhilo is injected. This is usually short-lived and limited to the injection points.
Less Common Complications
As with any injectable treatment, less common complications can occur. These may include infection, persistent swelling, inflammatory reactions or nodules.
Vascular Complications
Vascular occlusion is a rare but potentially serious complication of injectable hyaluronic acid treatments. It happens when blood flow through a vessel becomes restricted, for example if product is inadvertently injected into or affects a blood vessel.
Profhilo has different physical properties from conventional volumising fillers; its low viscosity reduces risk, but an appropriate injection technique and detailed knowledge of facial anatomy remain important for reducing risk.
Your Questions