How is Profhilo Different from Dermal Fillers?
Profhilo and Dermal Fillers are popular injectable treatments containing hyaluronic acid to combat visible signs of aging, but they work quite differently.
What is Profhilo?
Profhilo is a rising star in aesthetic treatments, known for its pure hyaluronic acid formulation. Unlike topical hyaluronic acid found in many skincare products, Profhilo is injected directly into the skin. Hyaluronic acid, a natural substance in the body, can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water, making it highly moisturizing. When injected, it stimulates skin cells, boosts elasticity, and promotes collagen production, making the skin firmer and more youthful from within.
Benefits of Profhilo
Think of Profhilo as an injectable moisturizer. By delivering hyaluronic acid directly into the skin, it enhances hydration from within, giving the skin a healthy glow and improved appearance. It also stimulates collagen production, leading to firmer, younger-looking skin with a better texture. Profhilo can reduce the appearance of rosacea and photoaged skin and can be used on various body areas, including the face, neck, chest, arms, hands, and legs.
How Does Profhilo Work?
Profhilo contains hyaluronic acid molecules of different weights. Lower weight molecules are quickly absorbed, offering a regenerative effect, while higher weight molecules stay longer in the skin, retaining water to reduce sagging. These molecules also encourage collagen production. The body breaks down Profhilo in about a month, but the new collagen remains, maintaining a youthful appearance. For best results, two treatments are recommended a month apart, with follow-up treatments every six months to prolong benefits.
Differences Between Profhilo and Fillers
Both Profhilo and fillers contain hyaluronic acid, but fillers also include BDDE, a cross-linking agent that gives structure and slows down the breakdown of hyaluronic acid, making fillers last from months to years. Profhilo, being 100% pure hyaluronic acid without BDDE, is stabilized by weaker hydrogen bonds and is broken down in about four weeks, leaving behind new collagen.
Fillers are injected into specific facial areas to add volume and definition, countering age-related volume loss. In contrast, Profhilo spreads evenly from the injection site, enhancing the overall appearance of the face by improving hydration, elasticity, and texture without altering facial features.
Is Profhilo Suitable for You?
If your skin shows signs of aging like dehydration, dullness, or loss of elasticity, Profhilo could be beneficial. It’s also safe to use with other treatments like dermal fillers and Botox. A consultation with a clinician will ensure there are no contraindications.
Downtime from Profhilo
Profhilo has minimal downtime. You might see small raised bumps at injection sites, which usually disappear within 24 hours. It’s advised to avoid exercise, steam rooms, saunas, and skin-irritating products for 24 hours after treatment.
Is Profhilo Safe?
Yes, Profhilo is FDA approved and biocompatible, with minimal side effects other than slight inflammation at the injection site. It should be administered by qualified professionals, and you should consult your doctor if you have any health concerns before treatment.