Profhilo is made of hyaluronic acid (HA). It contains 50% high weight HA and 50% low weight HA. HA attracts water and therefore provides a moisturising effect in the skin. It has also been shown to stimulate collagen production pathways and assist in wound healing.

Whilst Profhilo and dermal fillers are both made of hyaluronic acid, the molecules in Profhilo and not linked together, and therefore do not hold shape in the way that a dermal filler does. It works by stimulating the collagen production process and attracting water to the area to create a moisturised appearance.

Your comfort is of utmost importance to us and prior to your treatment you will have local anaesthetic cream applied to the skin for 20-30 minutes. Profhilo is used in the mid- and lower-face and is generally injected in 5 injections each side. These are strategically placed to maximise the effect of the treatment. It can also be used to reduce wrinkles and skin laxity in the neck.

At Whiteleaf Medical, we offer Profhilo treatment for the lower face and neck. It is recommended for patients with fine lines and skin laxity. If you are not sure if this is the right treatment for you get in touch and come for a free consultation for advice.

It is recommended to have 2 treatments 4 weeks apart followed by 6 monthly refresher treatments.

After your treatment it is possible to have small raised areas where Profhilo has been injected. These usually settle within a day. Bruises after a Profilo treatment are not common because the injections are very superficial. However, any injectable treatment comes with a small risk of a bruise. These can take a few days to settle but can be covered with make-up from the day after the treatment.