What is a Profhilo treatment?

A Profhilo treatment is a skin rejuvenation method that uses highly concentrated hyaluronic acid injections to improve skin quality. Instead of filling wrinkles like traditional fillers, Profhilo focuses on improving skin structure by stimulating the natural production of collagen and elastin. This gives the skin a healthy glow, makes it firmer and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

What makes Profhilo unique is the way it spreads through the skin. After the injections, the hyaluronic acid spreads evenly through the superficial layers of the skin, without creating lumps or irregularities. This means it works over a larger area, instead of only in specific spots as with fillers.

Who is a Profhilo treatment suitable for?

A Profhilo treatment is suitable for men and women who want to improve the quality of their skin and counter subtle signs of ageing. The treatment is particularly effective for people who are bothered by:

Thin, sagging skin: Profhilo helps firm and lift the skin, which is especially effective for looser skin on the face, neck, hands or décolletage.
Fine lines and wrinkles: The treatment hydrates the skin intensively, making fine lines less visible.
Dry or dull skin: Thanks to the high hyaluronic acid content, the skin gets a radiant, hydrated appearance.
Prevention of ageing: Profhilo is also suitable for younger patients who want to prevent premature skin ageing.

This treatment is especially popular with people between 30 and 60 years of age who want to improve their skin structure without volume loss or deep wrinkles. Profhilo can be combined with other skin rejuvenation treatments for a more complete rejuvenation.

How does a Profhilo treatment work?

The Profhilo treatment consists of injecting pure, stabilised hyaluronic acid into five strategic points on each side of the face. These are called the BAP points (Bio Aesthetic Points). By placing the injections at these specific spots, the product can spread optimally across the whole face, giving an overall improvement in skin quality.

After the injections, the hyaluronic acid gradually spreads through the skin, where it attracts moisture and stimulates the natural production of collagen and elastin. This makes the skin firmer, hydrated and visibly smoother.

A Profhilo treatment is quick and simple, and usually takes no longer than 30 minutes. It causes relatively little pain, and most patients experience only minimal discomfort during the injections. For the best results, the treatment is often carried out in two sessions, about four weeks apart.

Benefits of a Profhilo treatment

The Profhilo treatment offers various benefits that make it a popular choice for skin rejuvenation:

Improved skin quality: Profhilo stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, giving a firmer, smoother and more youthful skin surface.
Intensive hydration: The hyaluronic acid in Profhilo attracts moisture, which deeply hydrates the skin and gives a radiant, healthy glow.
Subtle and natural result: Unlike fillers, which add volume to specific areas, Profhilo gives an overall improvement of the skin, without changing the shape or fullness of the face.
Minimal recovery time: Hardly any recovery time is needed after the treatment. Patients can resume their daily activities almost immediately.
Suitable for several areas: Although Profhilo is mainly used on the face, it can also be effective for rejuvenating the skin of the neck, hands and décolletage.

Another important benefit of Profhilo is that it is suitable for almost every skin type and gives an improved skin texture, without the face looking “done”.

Recovery after a Profhilo treatment

One of the biggest benefits of a Profhilo treatment is the minimal recovery time. After the treatment, mild redness or small swellings may appear at the injection sites, but these side effects usually disappear within a few hours to a day. Bruising is rare, but can occur in some cases.

Patients are advised to avoid strenuous exercise, saunas and exposure to extreme heat or cold for the first 24 hours after the treatment. This allows the hyaluronic acid to work optimally and give the best result.

The results of a Profhilo treatment usually become visible within a few days of the first session, but the full effect develops after about four weeks. Because the treatment is carried out in two sessions, the skin improves further after the second session. The results usually remain visible for six months, after which a maintenance treatment can be considered.

Difference between Profhilo and other injectables

Although Profhilo and fillers both contain hyaluronic acid, they differ considerably in how they work and what they are for. Fillers are usually used to add volume specifically to certain parts of the face, such as the lips or cheekbones, whereas Profhilo does not add volume but improves the overall skin structure and firmness. This makes Profhilo ideal for patients who do not want an increase in volume, but do want improved skin quality and texture.

In addition, botox works in a completely different way: it relaxes the muscles to reduce wrinkles, whereas Profhilo hydrates and firms the skin itself. Many patients choose a combination of Profhilo, fillers and botox for a complete, natural result.

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