This precare document is designed to give you information about the procedure, including what to expect, how to prepare, and the potential risks and benefits. If you have any questions after reading this, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
What is Profhilo and how does it work?
Profhilo is an injectable treatment that applies the latest hyaluronic acid technology to hydrate the skin and stimulate new collagen and elastin production at the same time. If your skin looks dry and crepey no matter how much moisturiser you apply or if you are beginning to suffer from skin laxity, Profhilo can be used to tighten loose or sagging skin, smooth wrinkling and give a more plumped skin surface. It has both a preventative and corrective role in addressing the signs of ageing and can deliver great results as a treatment on its own or in combination with other aesthetic treatments currently on offer. Because it contains hyaluronic acid, Profhilo is often confused with dermal fillers but they are very different. Fillers are used to create volume and to change the structure of your face, whilst Profhilo actually integrates with your tissue to improve the surface appearance of your skin.What happens during the treatment?
Profhilo is typically injected at 5 points on each side of the face. It can also be used to treat the neck, decollete and hands. Because it requires no anaesthetic and just a few injection points, the treatment is over in a matter of minutes.
The downtime is minimal. Immediately after the procedure, you may notice a bump at each of the injection sites. This is normal and to be expected. Over the following 24 – 48 hours, the bumps will smooth out as the product disperses under the surface of the skin and spreads throughout the intended treatment area.How quickly will I notice results?
Optimum results from treatment will be visible four weeks after the course of Profhilo, which involves two injectable treatments one month apart.
The course should be repeated every 6 months for best results.What are the risks?
The most common side effects of Profhilo are temporary redness, tenderness and swelling over the injection sites. Rarer side effects include bruising, delayed swellings and even rarer, allergies. Hyaluronic acid comes as a gel and if this is injected into a blood vessel, it can cause blockages. This happens extremely rarely in skilled medical hands, and should it happen, your doctor may be able to clear the blockage with a variety of techniques in the clinic.
What precautions should I take before my appointment?