What should you know about Profhilo?

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that attracts water. In this treatment, a clinician places the product at planned injection points so it can spread through the treated area. The intended effect is improved-looking hydration, softness and elasticity. It is different from a conventional filler, which is shaped into a specific area to add support or volume.

The face, neck, décolletage or hands may be considered, depending on the product and the clinician’s assessment. Sun exposure, natural ageing, dryness and skin laxity can all influence the appearance being addressed; Profhilo does not remove the causes of sun damage or stop ageing.

A consultation should cover your goal, the areas to treat, the product being used and suitable alternatives. Mention allergies, medicines, past reactions to injections, cold sores, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and any active rash or infection. A clinician may recommend waiting until irritated skin has settled.

Expect small injection marks and possible tenderness, redness, swelling or bruising. Follow the provider’s instructions about cleansing, pressure, exercise, heat and cosmetics while the sites settle. Read about Skin Boosters if you want to understand the wider treatment category.

Contact the clinic if swelling, warmth, redness or pain is getting worse, or if you develop fever, drainage or blistering. Seek urgent medical care for severe pain, sudden vision changes, pronounced skin colour change, facial weakness, confusion or trouble speaking after treatment.

Ask what the product contains, what improvement it can realistically target, whether a filler or another option would fit better, how many visits may be considered, and what symptoms require urgent help. Also ask when the result will be reviewed.