PROFHILO is an injectable anti-ageing treatment made from hyaluronic acid for skin that is losing its elasticity and firmness with age. It can be used on the face, neck, decollete, arms, hands and knees, or any part of your body where the skin shows visible signs of ageing. There is an immediately noticeable improvement in skin tone, hydration as well as firmness, and lines are minimized.

PROFHILO is the first BDDE – free stablished injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) based product for treating skin Laxity. Hyaluronic acid is best known as a ‘filler’ and is usually used to give volume to lips or to contour other areas of the face. PROFHILO differs from the usual fillers in a number of ways due to its structure which allows it to flow over an extended area to boost hydration and smooth or ‘remodel’ the skin.

With one of the highest concentrations of HA on the market (64 mg / 2ml) it is not only boosting and hydrating the skin, but also remodels the ageing and sagging tissue.

PROFHILO delivers great results as a treatment on its own or in combination with other aesthetics treatment’s currently on offer.

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance produced in our body, found in skin, joints and other connective tissue. Its role is to retain moisture in the body and aid collagen production. It can hold 1000 times its weight in water which makes it ideal for binding moisture in the skin. With age hyaluronic acid production slows and the skin looks duller and dehydrated, with fine lines and wrinkles forming.

As a stabilised product PROFHILO last in the skin around 28 days. During this time the stimulation of 4 different types of collagen and elastin takes place by slow release of HA. It contains one of the highest concentrations of stabilised hyaluronic acid on the market. Because it is thermally bonded and not chemically bonded it acts as a hydrator not a filler. It is injected just underneath the surface of the skin where it disperses quickly and reacts with your own tissue to instantly boost hydration. Over the next four weeks phase two kicks in as it goes to work boosting elastin and collagen production. This effectively remodels the skin and giving it a plumper, smoother and firmer appearance.

Due to its gel like consistency PROFHILO distributes smoothly and evenly without the formation of any lumps – a potential risk with traditional fillers. This means it can be used on areas which are difficult to treat with traditional fillers, such as the neck and forehead.

The full treatment consists of two sessions, one month apart. A further session may be recommended after approximately six months in order to prolong the effect.

PROFHILO can be used on its own or in conjunction with other fillers, laser treatments or Botox as a complementary, rather than a competitive treatment.

People over the age of 30 who are uncomfortable with skin laxity, crepe-like skin or other visible signs of aging such as fine lines or wrinkles.

PROFHILO is injected just under the skin using very fine needles in pre-determined points. It is relatively painless and there is usually no need for topical pain relief creams prior to treatment. The treatment itself is very quick, taking only about 10 minutes.

On the face only five injection points are necessary on each side of the face to give maximum results.

There is no downtime. It is advisable to avoid alcohol, aspirin or anti-inflammatory medication in the 24 hours before treatment.

Immediately after treatment you should avoid wearing make-up, and give sports, swimming and any other strenuous physical activity a miss for 24 hours. It is also best to avoid saunas and steam rooms for a few days after treatment.

There are no long-term side effects. PROFHILO is metabolised by the body completely. No allergy test is required prior to treatment.

The risk of allergic reactions is substantially reduced because PROFHILO does not contain any synthetic chemicals which some people might react to.

Some people may experience redness, slight bruising, tenderness as well as itching at the injection sites but these were temporary and should resolve within a few hours to a day.

• Skin diseases or disorders: Eczema
• –Chronic medical condition: heart disease, cancer, cystic fibrosis
• –Auto immune diseases i.e. lupus, crohn’s, colitis: where the body attack its own tissues and organs
• –Viral infection: Cold sores, HIV
• –Fungal infections: ringworm
• –Bacterial infections: impetigo
• –Active Acne
• –Roaccutane
• –Recent scar tissue (6 months)
• –Topical retinoids other aesthetic treatments (2 weeks)
• –Anti coagulants
• –Hypersensitive skin
• –Pregnancy

The product is injected in small ‘deposits’, you may be able to see them initially, but they settle usually within hours. It may be possible to feel the product where it has been injected under the skin. It will settle, there is no need to massage.

• Make-up should not be worn for 12 hours
• You are advised to avoid alcohol and vigorous exercise for 48 hours
• Avoid sun bathing, and extremes of heat or cold for 14 days post treatment.
  Any bruising may take a few days to appear, arnica can be helpful in clearing bruising. It is advisable to avoid aspirin and alcohol for 12-48 hours after treatment.
• Tenderness should settle as swelling and bruising goes down.

• Please contact the academy / clinic if redness, tenderness, itching or swelling worsens after 3 days, rather than settling.
• Blanching, mottled bruising/redness, or pain (beyond tenderness as you would expect with bruising or swelling).
• Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the tongue, eyelids, lips, hoarseness of the voice, stomach pain, nausea or diarrhoea. If you have any of the above symptoms please report to your nearest Accident and Emergency Department or call 999 for an ambulance.

–Direct ultraviolet light exposure (sun and solariums)

–Further clinical treatments (including, but not limited to): microdermabrasion, laser, intense pulsed light, chemical peels, muscle relaxant injections, and dermal fillers.