Profhilo is a type of injectable treatment that is used to improve skin’s quality and hydration. It is made from a unique, high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA) and is designed to be spread evenly throughout the skin, providing hydration and rejuvenation. It is used for the 5-Points Face Lift, which is a cosmetic treatment that uses Profhilo injections to rejuvenate and tighten the face.
This treatment is named after the five key points on the face that are targeted: the cheeks, jowls, marionette lines, nasolabial folds and zygomas. By injecting the hyaluronic acid in these areas, the treatment aims to improve skin hydration, elasticity and firmness, thus resulting in a more youthful appearance. It's important to note that Profhilo is not a dermal filler and it doesn't add volume to the face, like other injectables. Instead, its primary purpose is to provide hydration and improve skin quality.
Treatment Time | 30 minutes |
Duration of Result | From 6 months |
Pain Level | Painless |
Anaesthesia | Topical Anaesthetic Cream |
Treatment Cost | From 300€ |
Result is Visible | Within 1 month |
Recovery Time | None |
Profhilo might be best described as a “bio-remodeller” as it stimulates natural healing processes within your body. The treatment works in two stages, first hydrating your skin and then stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin, a process known as neocollagenesis. The product contains one of the highest concentrations of hyaluronic acid (HA) on the market, at 62mg per syringe, despite not being a dermal filler.
Due to the way that Profhilo is formulated, it is not regarded as a volumizing treatment in the same way that Dermal Fillers are. Dermal Fillers are used to enhance and volumize areas of the face, like the lips, the chin and restore volume loss, wherever is needed.
Profhilo on the other hand is primarily a hydrating treatment and works to restore vitality across the whole appearance of the face, not just one part of it. Profhilo contains a form of hyaluronic acid that is produced in a different way to traditional methods, allowing the hyaluronic acid to disperse evenly throughout the skin, to produce more collagen and elastin, giving your skin a plumper, deeply hydrated and firmer appearance.
Immediately after the treatment, there will be a boost of hydration from within, leaving your skin feeling smoother, tighter and intensely nourished. The treatment lasts up to 6-8 months, but can vary depending on the individual and on their skin’s ageing process.
The cost of Profhilo treatment depends on the area, the number and depth of the wrinkles and the mls of the product, which are necessary for each person. The final cost of your personalised treatment will be known to you, at the end of your consultation, with our qualified Doctors, but in order to have an estimation of the starting cost, this is 300 euros.
Avoid taking anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. Mesulid, Brufen, Voltaren) and analgesics (e.g. aspirin) for at least a week before the treatment, as they increase the possibility of bleeding and therefore bruising during the treatment.
Also avoid taking vitamins and multivitamin tablets, as these are substances that increase the bleeding tendency and consequently the risk of bruising.
It would be best not to consume alcohol 24 hours before your treatment.
Do not perform the treatment 1-2 days before an important event for you, because bruising or swelling might happen at the injection areas. Better schedule it one week in advance.
Before your treatment, the area of your face should be clean and without make-up.
You can return to your daily activities immediately, as long as you do not put pressure or touch the area where the filler was injected, for at least the first 2 days.
It is best to avoid vigorous aerobic exercise for at least the first 2 days.
Try to avoid excessive sun exposure for the first 2 days.
Avoid alcohol and aspirin for 2 days after your treatment.
If you experience bruising at the injection sites, you can treat them with topical arnica cream.
Truth: Profhilo is not a dermal filler. It is a type of injectable treatment that is designed to improve skin’s quality and hydration, not just to add volume to the face. It is in fact a “bio-remodeller”, not a filler.
Truth: Profhilo can be suitable for people of all ages. However, it is more commonly used in individuals over 35 years of age, who are looking to improve the quality of their skin and address signs of ageing, such as fine wrinkles and loss of firmness.
Truth: No this is not true. Profhilo is typically done in a series of three treatments, spaced one month apart. This allows the hyaluronic acid to spread evenly throughout the skin and provide its excellent results.
Truth: Not really. Profhilo results can last up to six months or more, depending on the individual's skin type and lifestyle factors. After the initial three treatment series, maintenance treatments may be required every 6 months to maintain the desired results.
Yes, this treatment is suitable for all genders, skin tones and skin types. It is also suitable for all months of the year.
Profhilo, if the right indications are present, has no significant side effects, except perhaps swelling and bruising, if they occur. As in all cases, an important principle of success is the right choice of Doctor, as this is a purely medical procedure. Just as you would choose a specialized Gynecologist to undergo a gynecological operation, choosing a certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon is equally important for the application of the Profhilo treatment.
However, there are not a few cases where we have come across cases of disfigurement, at the hands of inappropriate people who were either unqualified doctors or non-doctors at all like beauticians in beauty salons. There are plenty of complaints about beauty salons that cheated consumers with false promises for hyaluronic treatments of 100 - 120 euros! Because as you know, you get what you pay for and you should not choose based on where it is cheaper, but where it is the safest and highest quality for your treatment. So that you don't find yourself afterwards paying certified Doctors again to fix their complications, if of course these can be fixed
If you have a question about this treatment that is not answered in the text above, please send your question to the Doctor. Don't send questions about treatment costs and prices, as these are only formulated after the medical consultation, either in person at our Clinics or by Online Consultation.
Book an appointment and come to one of our Clinics or if you don't have time or live far away, request a video call consultation first and then come directly for your treatment.