Profhilo

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The treatment involves hydrating micro injections of Hyaluronic Acid, a soft gel like substance called hyaluronic acid. Water loving Hyaluronic Acid is found naturally in the body where it maintains hydration levels in the skin. As we age the quality of Hyaluronic Acid diminishes over time. With Skin Boosters the skin’s firmness, elasticity, radiance and natural hydration is improved.

The Hyaluronic Acid in Profhilo continues to work for several months after treatment offering a subtle gradual change in skin quality and elasticity resulting in a noticeably invigorated look to your skin. Theses effects lasts up to 6 months .

Profhilo is a versatile treatment that can be used:

• For men and women of all skin types
• For people with younger or more mature skin
• For the face, lips, neck, hands and décolletage
• Defining and restoring volume to the cheeks
• For people who want to improve skin structure, e.g. in acne-scarred or photo-damaged skin

We Recommend the initial treatment for the to consist of 2 x Profhilo treatments – administered 4 weeks apart.

An increase in firmness, elasticity and an overall improved quality of the skin is seen after the two treatments. Maintenance treatments are then recommended every 6-12 months, depending on the degree of correction required, your age and lifestyle.

Side effects are rare, but can include bruising and swelling to the area following the injection. If this does occur it  usually goes within a couple of days. We also recommend avoiding alcohol for a couple of days prior to treatment to minimise the side effects.

There is minimal downtime but we advise this aftercare:

• Avoid touching the treated area  following treatment. After that, light makeup can be applied and the area can be gently washed with a gentle facial cleanser and water.
• If you get any bruising, apply  arnica cream.
• If you bruise easily, you may want to take arnica tablets for 1 day before the procedure and for 5 days afterwards
• Until the initial swelling and redness has resolved, do not expose the treated area to intense heat (e.g. solarium and sunbathing) or extreme cold.
• If you are using aspirin or any similar medication, be aware that these may increase the risk of bruising at the injection site.
• Do not consume excessive alcohol for 24 hours prior to treatment and 24 hours after treatment.
• Avoid sports and physical exertion for first day
• Avoid further cosmetic treatments for at least 14 days
• Avoid dental procedures for at least two weeks
• An SPF must be applied to the skin daily to prevent further sun damage to the skin. We recommend using  Heliocare sun protection..