In most cases, two Profhilo® treatments are necessary, spaced 4 weeks apart. During your consultation, Dr Rasha will be able to better advise how many sessions will be necessary. The effects of Profhilo® are not permanent, lasting up to six months, and repeat treatment will be necessary in order to maintain results.

Dermal fillers and Profhilo® are both injectable treatments formulated of hyaluronic acid. However, dermal fillers are most commonly used to add volume to a particular area, whereas Profhilo® primarily a hydrating treatment that is dispersed across the skin to provide an all-over rejuvenation and subtle, natural-looking results.

Profhilo® is suitable for most patients, and there is no upper age limit. However, where there are particularly deep folds in the skin, other treatments may be better suited. During your consultation, Dr Rasha will be able to assess your suitability for Profhilo®, and recommend alternative treatments where necessary.

Profhilo® is most commonly used for facial rejuvenation, but is suitable for other areas of the body, such as the arms, knees, hands, neck and decolletage.

There is no downtime necessary, and most patients can return to their usual routine immediately after treatment. However, patients should avoid wearing makeup, exposure to extreme temperatures, swimming, exercise, and touching the site of injection for 24 hours post-treatment. Patients may experience lumps, redness, bruising and tenderness at the injection site, but this should subside within a day.