PROFHILO

Service Description

Profhilo is an injectable anti-ageing treatment made from hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in the skin. It is a new remodelling agent that stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, helping to rejuvenate and tighten the skin. Profhilo also attracts water which helps to hydrate the skin. Profhilo takes 4 to 6 weeks to work as the product needs time to spread and stimulate your own collagen and elastin. Profhilo can be used in the following areas: Face Neck You will require 2 ML's spread over 10 injection points. At the start, you will need two induction sessions one month apart then one session every 4 - 6 months for maintenance. Occasionally there is some redness, swelling and tenderness can occur immediately in the injection site, lasting for few hours and bruising can occur. Dermal fillers are safe products, however, there are few people who need to avoid it; - Allergy to Hyaluronic Acid. - Patients with bleeding and blood disorders/leukaemia/lymphoma. (You need clearance from your haematologist before proceeding, as the risk of infection is higher) - Patient on chemotherapy or immunosuppressant. (You need clearance from your haematologist/oncologist before proceeding, as the risk of infection is higher) - Sensitivity to gram-positive bacteria proteins. - Active infection or inflammation in the skin area to be injected. - Patient with on-going other facial treatments as chemical peels, laser treatment or microderm abrasion. - Patients at risk of Keloids (hypertrophic scarring). - Patient with active cold sore. - Pregnant and breastfeeding women (best to be avoid -Patient on blood thinning agents (for example Aspirin, Clopidogrel, NSAIDS, Warfarin and Apixaban) can have dermal fillers. However the risk of bruising is higher. Prices 1 treatment £230 (2ml) 2 treatments £400 (4ml - 2ml per treatment, treatments 4 weeks apart)