What is a Profhilo treatment?

A Profhilo treatment is a skin rejuvenation method that uses highly concentrated hyaluronic acid injections to improve skin quality. Unlike traditional fillers that focus on filling wrinkles, Profhilo works by stimulating the skin’s natural production of collagen and elastin. This enhances skin texture, firms the skin, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and creates a healthy, radiant glow.

What makes Profhilo unique is the way it spreads throughout the skin. After injection, the hyaluronic acid distributes evenly across the superficial skin layers without forming lumps or irregularities. This allows it to work over a broader area rather than targeting specific spots, as with fillers.

Who is a Profhilo treatment for?

Profhilo is suitable for men and women who want to improve their skin quality and address subtle signs of aging. It is especially effective for:

• Thin, sagging skin: Firms and lifts the skin, particularly in the face, neck, hands, and décolletage.
• Fine lines and wrinkles: Deeply hydrates the skin, making lines less visible.
• Dry or dull skin: Improves hydration, giving the skin a radiant, healthy appearance.
• Prevention of aging: Also effective for younger patients who want to slow down early signs of aging.

The treatment is most popular among patients between 30 and 60 who want to enhance skin structure without adding volume. Profhilo can also be combined with other skin rejuvenation treatments for more comprehensive results.

How does a Profhilo treatment work?

The treatment involves injecting pure, stabilized hyaluronic acid into five strategic points on each side of the face. These are known as the Bio Aesthetic Points (BAP). Placing the injections at these precise points allows the product to spread optimally, improving the overall skin quality.

Once injected, the hyaluronic acid gradually disperses through the skin, attracting moisture and stimulating the natural production of collagen and elastin. This results in firmer, more hydrated, and smoother skin.

A Profhilo session is quick and straightforward, usually taking less than 30 minutes. It is generally well tolerated, with only minor discomfort. For best results, the treatment is carried out in two sessions spaced about four weeks apart.

Benefits of a Profhilo treatment

Profhilo offers several key benefits, making it a popular choice for skin rejuvenation:

• Improved skin quality: Stimulates collagen and elastin production for firmer, smoother skin.
• Deep hydration: The hyaluronic acid attracts moisture, leaving the skin plump and glowing.
• Subtle and natural results: Unlike fillers, it does not change facial shape but enhances the skin overall.
• Minimal downtime: Patients can return to daily activities almost immediately.
• Versatility: Effective not only on the face but also on the neck, hands, and décolletage.

Profhilo is suitable for nearly all skin types and enhances skin texture without creating an artificial or “done” look.

Recovery after a Profhilo treatment

One of the biggest advantages of Profhilo is its minimal recovery time. Some redness or mild swelling may appear at the injection sites, but this usually fades within hours to a day. Bruising is rare but can occasionally occur.

Patients are advised to avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, and extreme heat or cold for the first 24 hours after treatment. This ensures optimal absorption and effectiveness of the hyaluronic acid.

Results generally appear within a few days, with full effects developing after around four weeks. Because the treatment is performed in two sessions, improvements continue after the second session. Results typically last about six months, after which maintenance treatments may be recommended.

Difference between Profhilo and other injectables

Although Profhilo and fillers both contain hyaluronic acid, they work in different ways. Fillers add volume to specific areas such as the lips or cheeks, while Profhilo does not add volume but instead improves overall skin quality and firmness. This makes it ideal for patients seeking better skin texture without volumization.

Botox, by contrast, works by relaxing muscles to reduce wrinkles, while Profhilo hydrates and strengthens the skin itself. Many patients choose to combine these treatments for enhanced, complementary results.