Profhilo bio-remodelling at coLaz

Profhilo is an injectable hyaluronic acid treatment, but it is not a dermal filler. Where fillers are designed to add volume and shape in a specific spot, Profhilo spreads under the skin to hydrate the tissue and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. The result is firmer, more elastic, better-hydrated skin without changing the underlying shape of your face. Profhilo also uses pure hyaluronic acid with no chemical cross-linking agents, which is one reason its safety profile is so strong. Patients often describe the outcome as looking like themselves, only fresher.

The face is the most common treatment area, using the Bio-Aesthetic Points technique that places five injection points per side along the cheek, jawline and temple. The neck, décolletage and back of the hands are popular secondary areas because the skin there ages quickly and topical products struggle to reach the deeper layers. We assess each area in consultation and only treat where the bio-remodelling effect will give you a result you can see. We do not treat under the eyes or the lips with Profhilo, because both areas need a product with structure rather than a spreading bio-remodeller.

The hydration effect is visible within a week. The firming and bio-remodelling effect, which is the more meaningful one, builds over the four weeks between session one and session two, and reaches its peak about four weeks after session two. Most patients keep the result for six to nine months from the second session, and book a single maintenance session once a year to hold it in place. Skin condition, age, lifestyle and sun exposure all influence how long the result lasts, which is why we photograph before each course and review honestly together.

The injection itself feels like a quick pinch, similar to a blood test. Each point takes a second, and there are only five points per side on the face, so the whole session is over in around thirty minutes. There is no anaesthetic needed for most patients, although we can apply a topical numbing cream on request. Small raised bumps appear at each injection point and settle within six to twelve hours. There may be very mild bruising on one or two points which fades over two to three days, easily covered with light concealer the day after.

Profhilo has a strong safety record and uses pure hyaluronic acid that is naturally present in the body, with no added cross-linkers. It is delivered at coLaz only by qualified clinicians who have completed the Profhilo certification course. We do not treat patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, who have an active skin infection or cold sore in the treatment area, who have a known hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid, or who have certain autoimmune conditions affecting connective tissue. Your clinician reviews medical history at consultation before agreeing to proceed.

Profhilo starts at £450 per session for face, neck or hands with one of our clinicians, and the standard course is two sessions four weeks apart. A course of two carries a discount over two single sessions, and a course of three is available for patients wanting a fuller bio-remodelling outcome. Treatment by one of our doctors is available at a slightly higher rate. The exact course and area-by-area pricing is confirmed in writing at your free consultation, before any session is booked.