Profhilo is one of the treatments I’m asked about most, and the first question is nearly always the same: is it a filler? It isn’t. Here is what it is, and who I think it suits.
What Profhilo is
Profhilo is a deeply hydrating treatment made of hyaluronic acid, something your skin already contains and gradually loses. It is placed just under the skin, where it spreads and hydrates from within. It can improve the quality of your skin and give it a healthy, radiant glow.
Why it isn’t a filler
Filler stays where it’s placed and adds volume or shape. Profhilo doesn’t. It spreads through the skin, so it doesn’t add volume and it doesn’t change the shape of your face. You won’t leave the clinic looking different. You’ll still look like you, with skin that looks fresher and better hydrated.
If volume is what you’re missing, in the cheeks or the jawline for example, that’s a conversation about dermal filler or Profhilo Structura instead.
Who it suits
Profhilo is for skin that looks tired, dull or dry, or has lost its bounce. Most of my Profhilo clients are women over 40 who say their skin just doesn’t look the way it used to, and their make-up doesn’t sit the way it did.
It is used on the face and the neck. I don’t use it under the eyes.
How it works
- Two sessions, 4 weeks apart. You need both for the full result.
- Five points on each side of the face, so it’s over quickly.
- I put a numbing cream on first. You’ll feel a small scratch, and the product can sting for a couple of seconds.
Don’t expect a visible difference after the first session, though some people feel more hydrated. The result shows about one to two weeks after the second session.
How long it lasts
About 6 months. Most people top up about every 6 months to keep their results going. I’ve written more in how long Profhilo lasts.
What it costs
Profhilo is £250 a session. Your consultation is £30, and it comes off your treatment.
Before and after · Profhilo
Skin Boosters & Profhilo
A real client of mine. Every face is different, so results vary from person to person.
Real clients of mine. Every face is different, so results vary from person to person. All treatments carry risks. Consultation first.
Your questions
Does Profhilo hurt?
I use a numbing cream first. You’ll feel a small scratch with each injection, and the product can sting for a couple of seconds. Most clients tell me it’s far more comfortable than they expected.
Will people be able to tell I’ve had it?
Afterwards you may have small raised bumps where the product sits, which usually settle by the next day. Once they’ve gone, people tend to notice that you look well, not that you’ve had something done.
Is Profhilo the same as a skin booster?
Profhilo is one type of skin booster. I offer several, and they do slightly different jobs. I compare them in skin boosters explained.
Profhilo in King’s Cross
I treat every client myself at 260 Pentonville Road, about three minutes’ walk from King’s Cross St Pancras, and clients come to me from Islington, Camden, Farringdon and across London. Every treatment starts with a consultation, so we can make sure it’s right for you. Book a consultation or read more about Profhilo and skin boosters.