Profhilo has become one of the most requested skin treatments in London over the past few years, and it’s often misunderstood. It isn’t a dermal filler, and it isn’t designed to add volume or change facial shape. Instead, Profhilo treatments in London are used to improve the quality, hydration and firmness of the skin itself, which is why it’s frequently chosen by people who want their skin to look healthier and more radiant without appearing visibly “done.”
What Exactly Is Profhilo?
Profhilo is an injectable treatment made from a highly purified, stabilised form of hyaluronic acid, but at a much higher concentration than typical dermal fillers and without the cross-linking agents that give fillers their structure and volume. Because of this, Profhilo spreads through the tissue rather than sitting in one place, stimulating the skin’s own production of collagen and elastin as it does so. The result is a gradual improvement in skin hydration, elasticity and tone rather than added fullness or shape change.
How Profhilo Injections in London Are Performed
A typical Profhilo treatment involves a small number of injection points, usually around ten per side of the face, using a technique known as the BAP (bio aesthetic points) method. The product is placed just under the skin at each point, where it then disperses naturally through the surrounding tissue over the following days. Most people find the injections quick and only mildly uncomfortable, with treatment itself typically taking under 30 minutes.
The Standard Course and What to Expect
Profhilo is usually recommended as a course of two treatments spaced around four weeks apart, followed by a maintenance session every six to twelve months depending on your skin and how it responds. You may notice mild swelling or small bumps at the injection sites for a day or two after treatment, but this settles quickly, and downtime is minimal. Skin quality improvements tend to build gradually, with many people noticing firmer, more hydrated-looking skin from around two to four weeks after the second session.
Who Tends to Benefit Most
Profhilo suits a wide range of skin concerns, but it’s particularly well suited to early signs of skin laxity, dehydration, crepiness, or dullness, especially in areas like the lower face, neck and décolletage where skin can lose firmness earlier than elsewhere. It’s also a popular option for people who want to maintain skin quality as a preventative measure, rather than waiting until more visible signs of ageing appear. If you’re not sure whether your main concern is skin quality or volume loss, our anti-ageing treatment page outlines the different approaches we take depending on what’s actually happening to the skin.
Profhilo vs Dermal Filler: Knowing the Difference
It’s worth being clear that Profhilo and dermal filler are not interchangeable, even though both are hyaluronic acid based. Filler is designed to add structure and volume in a specific location, such as the cheeks or lips. Profhilo is designed to spread and improve overall skin quality across a treated area. Some people benefit from both, used for different purposes as part of a wider treatment plan, while others only need one or the other. This is something worth discussing properly at consultation rather than assuming one treatment can do the job of the other.
Choosing Where to Have Profhilo Done
Because Profhilo is injected relatively superficially and in a defined pattern across the face or neck, technique matters. Look for a clinic where an experienced, medically qualified practitioner performs the treatment and can talk you through realistic expectations based on your skin type and concerns, rather than treating it as a one-size-fits-all add-on.
Final Thoughts
Profhilo offers a genuinely different approach to skin rejuvenation compared to volumising treatments, focused on improving the underlying quality of your skin rather than changing its shape. For the right candidate, a proper course can leave skin looking noticeably firmer, smoother and more hydrated, with very little downtime involved.
At Dr L’Art aesthetic clinic London, Profhilo treatments are performed by our medically trained team as part of a wider assessment of your skin. You can browse our full range of skin quality treatments on our better skin treatments page to see how Profhilo fits alongside other options available.
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