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Can I inject Profhilo myself? Profhilo is now widely available online. However, it is dangerous to inject it yourself or allow anyone without the appropriate qualifications and training to administer it for you. The risks of incorrectly administered treatments are numerous.Profhilo is a unique, injectable hyaluronic acid gel. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring chemical, which the body uses to retain water in the skin and support its plumping collagen and elastin.Profhilo provides one of the highest concentrations of hyaluronic acid available on the market. It hydrates and lifts the skin to reduce the effects of ageing and restore youthful radiance.

What are the benefits of Profhilo?

Profhilo doesn’t just give a boost of hydration, it is said to ‘bio-remodel’ the skin. It can actually lift the skin to give an incredibly rejuvenating effect.Profhilo achieves this through the stimulation of collagen and elastin, which are responsible for the elasticity and firmness of the skin.Can I inject Profhilo myself?

What is Profhilo made of?

Profhilo contains pure, high grade hyaluronic acid. In a 2ml syringe there is a total of 64mg of hyaluronic acid.It doesn’t contain any synthetic additives, such as BDDE, and is the first product of its kind.BDDE is “1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether”. This is a chemical which is cross-linked (or bonded) to hyaluronic acid in many dermal fillers to slow the rate at which the body breaks them down.Because Profhilo doesn’t contain BDDE there is a lower risk of hypersensitive reactions to the treatment, and patients are not introducing synthetic chemicals into their body.Can I inject Profhilo myself?

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring polymer which the body uses to keep cells hydrated and well supported. Around 50% of the body’s hyaluronic acid is found in the skin.

As well as its job as ‘scaffolding’ for your skin’s cells, it also plays an important role in protecting the skin from sun damage.Levels of hyaluronic acid decrease with age, contributing to ageing symptoms such as sagging skin.

How does Profhilo work?

Profhilo has a prolonged, stimulating effect on the dermal cells. Delivered into the skin via a series of small injections, Profhilo stimulates the cell receptors to counteract slackness and improve and restore firmness.

Profhilo contains 50% low molecular weight hyaluronic acid and 50% high molecular weight hyaluronic acid. High and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid each have different advantages for the skin. The high molecular weight hyaluronic acid adds volume to the skin, resulting in a lifting effect. While the low molecular weight hyaluronic acid provides hydration, particularly to the epidermis (the surface layer of the skin).

Because Profhilo is a stabilised product, it stays in the skin for about a month after treatment. This longevity enables it to gradually hydrate the skin and stimulate four different types of collagen and elastin; natural tissues which break down over time and cause many of the symptoms of ageing skin.

Profhilo improves the quality of the skin in both the dermis (the main, thick layer of skin) and epidermis (the thin layer of skin above it), to maximise the anti-ageing benefits.

What colour is Profhilo?

Profhilo is transparent.
Is Profhilo vegetarian or vegan?Hyaluronic acid is vegan as it is derived from plant extracts or artificially synthesized.Having said this, Profhilo will have been tested on animals at some point, as this is a legal requirement.
Is Profhilo kosher? Yes, Profhilo is not consumed and therefore, strictly speaking, it is kosher.
What’s the difference between Profhilo and dermal fillers? Dermal fillers and Profhilo are both made from moisture-boosting hyaluronic acid. However, dermal fillers are designed to stay in a single place, adding instant plumpness to sagging skin.

Profhilo works differently. It integrates with the skin to trigger the patient’s own, natural, anti-ageing processes. In addition, Profhilo does not contain synthetic additives, such as BDDE, which minimises the risk of side effects.

Both treatments have different, but equally impressive, benefits.
What it’s like to have Profhilo treatment
What should I ask before I have Profhilo treatment?

There are a few things you should check before you go ahead with your treatment:

Find out the name of your practitioner and look up their qualifications and experience. Ensure that they are accredited by appropriate medical and aesthetic registers.
Find out how many treatments they expect you to need for the outcome you want and the cost of the treatments.
Ask what they will do to minimise pain or discomfort during the treatment.
Ask about any risks or side effects of the treatment.
Find out whether you will have a follow-up appointment.
Ask what they will do if something goes wrong or if you’re not happy with the results.
Ask what aftercare is recommended.
If you are in any doubt about the safety of your treatment or the abilities of the practitioner, do not proceed with treatment.

What should I expect to be asked in the consultation?

Your practitioner should ask you for details of your medical history and any medication you are taking. They should discuss the outcome you’re looking for and why you want to have Profhilo treatment, to ensure that it is the right choice for you.

If they don’t believe that Profhilo treatment is right for you, then they should explain why and, if appropriate, discuss alternatives.

How much Profhilo will I need?

New patients will require two treatments which are four weeks apart for the best results. Depending on skin type, the practitioner may recommend a third treatment, usually eight weeks after the second one.

How much does Profhilo cost?

The cost of Profhilo starts at around £350 per treatment.

See our price list.
How long should a Profhilo treatment take?

The treatment itself could be as quick as 10 minutes, depending on the number of areas to be treated.
Does Profhilo work straight away?

Patients may feel an immediate improvement thanks to the hydrating effect, but it can take a few weeks before the real results of treatment start to be noticed – as the Profhilo encourages the body to produce its own anti-ageing collagen and elastin.

After a month the skin feels smoother, softer, tighter and plumper. At this point a second treatment is needed to fully stimulate the collagen and elastin production for optimal results.

How long does Profhilo last?

The Profhilo continues to work in the skin for around a month after treatment, at which point it will have been fully metabolised by the body. By this time, it will have stimulated natural collagen and elastin production, meaning that the rejuvenating effects of treatment will continue even after Profhilo has been naturally broken down.

After initial treatments, a Profhilo treatment every six months should be sufficient to maintain the benefits.
Can I have Profhilo at the same time as other treatments?

Profhilo can be used alongside many of our other treatments, to further enhance the rejuvenating benefits.

For example, Profhilo is a perfect partner for botox treatments. While botox tackles wrinkles caused by specific muscles, the Profhilo will give an overall radiance boost, complimenting the botox.

Dermal fillers can also be used in conjunction with Profhilo, to add volume to specific areas, while the Profhilo provides more general rejuvenation.

Do Profhilo injections hurt?

We use a local anaesthetic to minimise discomfort.

Without this, there may be a slight stinging feeling as the Profhilo is injected, but this only lasts a few seconds.
Will I be sore after my Profhilo treatment?

You might be a little sore, but this will settle down within a week.

You’ll be able to go about your normal life immediately after treatment. Your practitioner will provide you with full aftercare instructions.

Will I have bruises from my Profhilo treatment?

A small amount of swelling or bruising at the injection points is possible.

After the treatment, you may experience some tenderness for the first 24-72 hours.

What are the side effects of having Profhilo?

Normal side effects include small amounts of swelling, bruising, redness and soreness. Most of these will subside after a couple of days and be gone within ten. If you are still experiencing problems after ten days you should contact your practitioner for advice.Can I inject Profhilo myself?