Profhilo Treatment Process: What Happens During a Session?
If the word “injectable” conjures images of surgical masks, sterile lighting and a soundtrack of quietly murmuring machines, allow us to recalibrate your expectations. A Profhilo treatment, when administered properly, is more spa interlude than science fiction — brisk, refined, and pleasingly uneventful.
The experience begins with a consultation, naturally — a genteel tête-à-tête in which we examine your skin, your concerns, and your calendar. (After all, timing is everything — especially if you’re planning to debut your glow at a wedding, a reunion, or a certain someone’s party where you plan to look “casually radiant.”)
Once you’re comfortably reclined, the treatment itself begins. Profhilo is administered using the BAP technique — a charmingly clinical acronym for “bio-aesthetic points” — in which five precise injection sites are chosen on each side of the face. These points are strategically selected not for drama, but for diffusion. Profhilo, remember, does not stay put. It flows like warmed honey beneath the skin, spreading evenly and awakening your collagen like a gentle alarm clock.
The sensation? A quick sting. A pinch at most. Not quite pleasurable, but certainly not memorable. No anaesthetic is required, although a dab of numbing cream can be applied if you’re especially sensitive or theatrically inclined.
The entire affair lasts no more than 15 minutes — less time than it takes to locate your keys on a Monday morning — and you’ll walk out with little more than tiny bumps at each injection point. These typically vanish within 12 to 24 hours, often sooner. No bandages. No bruises (usually). No awkward explanations at dinner.
The standard course involves two sessions, spaced four weeks apart. Think of it as a two-act play: the first awakens your skin; the second cements the results. After that, it’s simply a matter of maintenance — and compliments.
Profhilo Results: What to Expect
Now, if you’re hoping to walk out of your first Profhilo appointment looking ten years younger, we must gently temper your expectations. This is not a fairy tale, and there is no magic wand — just biochemistry, patience, and excellent taste.
Profhilo does not deliver fireworks. It is not a dramatic before-and-after story destined for a reality TV montage. Its effects are subtle, gradual, and deeply satisfying — the kind of transformation that sneaks up on you in the mirror one morning and whispers, “Well, hello.”
In the first 7 to 10 days, you’ll likely begin to notice the early signs. Nothing earth-shattering, but a definite shift: your skin may seem a little plumper, a little smoother. Perhaps you’ll catch a glimmer of glow beneath the bathroom lighting — not the Instagram filter kind, but something more believable. A well-rested kind of radiance.
By week three or four, things start to become truly interesting. Skin texture improves, that telltale dullness (so familiar in grey British winters and overly air-conditioned offices) begins to fade, and fine lines seem to loosen their grip. The skin appears more elastic, less slack. Not tight, not taut — just quietly lifted, like a good mood or a generous hemline.
Importantly, this all unfolds without fanfare. There is no sudden puffiness, no eerie sheen, no awkward “adjustment period.” People won’t ask if you’ve “had work done.” They’ll ask if you’ve changed your moisturiser, your job, your life. You’ll look like you’ve been sleeping better, laughing more, and perhaps meditating (even if you haven’t).
By the time you’ve had your second treatment — spaced four weeks after the first — the results consolidate. Hydration levels peak, collagen production kicks in, and your skin begins to behave like it’s got something to prove. What Profhilo offers is not perfection, but plausibility — skin that looks like it belongs to someone who drinks cucumber water, reads ingredient lists, and doesn’t rage against their pillowcase.
In short, Profhilo gives you back the version of yourself that you remember fondly — not younger, necessarily, but better lit.
How Long Does Profhilo Last?
Now, to the question every patient eventually asks — usually after the second treatment, often in a whisper, and always with the slight urgency of someone eyeing a fading summer tan:
How long does it last?
The short answer: about six months. The long answer: it depends on your skin, your habits, and whether or not you treat your face like something worth preserving.
Let’s start with the basics. Profhilo stimulates your body to produce collagen and elastin, which is rather like asking a retired architect to build one more cathedral. It can be done — beautifully, even — but the process takes time and a bit of coaxing. Once your skin is suitably revived, the effects tend to last anywhere from four to six months, sometimes longer if you’re lucky, genetically blessed, or virtuous with your SPF.
Of course, results don’t vanish overnight. There is no dramatic cliff-edge where, on Day 181, you wake up looking like a raisin. What happens instead is a gradual fade — the glow softens, the bounce settles, and your skin quietly begins to remember its age.
This is why we recommend maintenance appointments every 3–6 months — a civilised ritual that keeps your results consistent without sliding into aesthetic dependency. Think of it less as upkeep and more as continuity. A little like getting your shoes polished before the scuffs become character.
And yes, there are factors that can shorten your glow’s lease on life. Smoking, stress, too many late nights, and an emotional relationship with gin can all undermine your collagen’s morale. Conversely, hydration, nutrition, and a half-decent skincare routine will keep the results looking fresher for longer.
Ultimately, Profhilo isn’t about turning back time — it’s about slowing it down to a manageable pace, like switching from espresso to a very good cup of Earl Grey.
What to Do After Profhilo: The Aftercare Guide
Let’s assume you’ve done the noble thing: you’ve had your Profhilo treatment, resisted the temptation to interrogate the mirror every thirty seconds, and are now on your way home, pleased but playing it cool. Well done. Now, what next?
Despite its scientific elegance and collagen-boosting virtuosity, Profhilo does not demand an elaborate post-treatment ritual. There is no herbal tea cleanse, no chanting, no compulsory use of jade rollers under a full moon. But there are a few small courtesies you can extend to your skin — acts of post-injectable diplomacy, if you will — that will help your results shine.
Do not touch.
We know it’s tempting. There may be small bumps at the injection sites — perfectly normal and fleeting. But resist the urge to poke, prod or analyse. These aren’t blemishes. They’re bio-remodelling in progress.
Avoid makeup for 24 hours.
Yes, even your beloved concealer. Your skin has just been strategically punctured, and now is not the time to spackle it with pigment. Let it breathe, let it recover, and let your pores have the night off.
Cancel the gym.
No hot yoga. No spinning. No vigorous attempts to “sweat it out.” For the next 24 to 48 hours, your lymphatic system should be focused on healing, not on peloton heroics.
Skip the wine.
We won’t lecture — far be it from us to stand between anyone and a well-earned glass of Chablis. But alcohol, like exercise, can dilate blood vessels and increase bruising. Consider waiting a day before toasting your new skin.
Keep it cool.
No saunas, steam rooms, or scalding showers. You’ve just invited hyaluronic acid into your skin — now isn’t the moment to parboil it.
Sleep elevated, not face-planted.
If you’re the type who sleeps like a Renaissance painting — back flat, eyes toward heaven — good for you. If not, consider a second pillow. Gravity, for once, is on your side.
Ultimately, aftercare is less about rules and more about gentle restraint. Give your skin space to heal, avoid irritating it with well-meaning enthusiasm, and trust the process. You’ve made an investment in your face — now give it a quiet night in, a glass of water, and a break from the drama.
Profhilo Side Effects & Risks: What You Need to Know
Let’s talk side effects — the part of any treatment that is generally whispered about, glossed over, or buried beneath euphemisms like “mild reactions” or “temporary aesthetic irregularities.” We prefer honesty. Polished, yes. But honesty nonetheless.
So: Profhilo, while famously low-maintenance, is still a medical injectable. And like anything involving needles, it comes with a few minor risks — most of them entirely manageable, many of them barely worth mentioning (though of course, we will).
Redness, swelling, and small raised bumps.
Yes, you’ll likely see them. No, they won’t stay. These little bee-sting-like lumps are the calling cards of bio-remodelling. They typically appear at the five injection sites per side and tend to disappear within 12 to 24 hours, occasionally sooner. They’re not a reaction — they’re evidence of activity.
Bruising.
It’s rare, but not impossible. If it happens, it’s usually small, easily concealed, and gone in a matter of days. If you’re particularly prone to bruising (or if your blood behaves more like Pinot Noir than plasma), do mention it during your consultation.
Tenderness or itchiness.
Some clients report a faint sense of tightness or a minor itch. This, too, is temporary. Your skin is adjusting to its new guest — it may grumble politely before it settles down and shines.
Allergic reactions.
Extremely rare. Profhilo contains pure hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the body, and is free from additives or cross-linking agents — the usual suspects in skin-related melodrama. That said, we always review your medical history beforehand, because diligence is the sexiest safety measure.
Infection.
Also rare, especially when you’re being treated in a clinic that values cleanliness above all else (and, at Efface Aesthetics, we clean with the zeal of Victorian butlers preparing for a royal visit). Still, as with any injection, there’s a minuscule risk — which is why we provide clear aftercare and ensure our environment is sterile, serene, and free from TikTok dances.
In short: Profhilo has an impeccable safety record. But it’s not made of fairy dust. It’s science — thoughtful, refined, and well-behaved science. If you’re in safe hands (ours), and you follow your aftercare instructions like a civilised person, you’re exceedingly unlikely to encounter anything more troubling than fleeting bumps and the existential stress of being told to skip wine for 24 hours.
Can You Exercise After Profhilo? Everything You Should Know
Ah yes — the post-injectable quandary of the modern age: can I still go to the gym?
You’ve had your Profhilo treatment, your skin is humming with hyaluronic acid, and suddenly you’re confronted by a strange sense of virtue. You want to maintain it. Honour it. Perhaps even reward it — with cardio.
And while we salute your enthusiasm (truly, it’s adorable), the short answer is: not immediately.
Take a 24- to 48-hour breather.
Your skin has just been punctuated, in a very precise, very intentional way. For the next day or so, it would greatly prefer not to be subjected to overheating, sweat, or anything involving burpees. The injection sites are delicate; raising your body temperature can increase the risk of swelling or bruising — or, more tragically, interfering with the beautiful diffusion of your new skin elixir.
No spin class. No hot yoga. Definitely no CrossFit.
You may resume walking briskly, lifting a baguette, or perhaps rearranging your bookshelf. But anything that leaves you flushed, dripping, or faintly glowing with exertion is temporarily discouraged. Profhilo is hydrating your dermis — there’s no need to hydrate the gym floor as well.
And let’s not forget bacteria.
Sweat is salty, glorious proof of your physical effort — but also a perfect delivery system for bacteria. Post-injection skin, while not wounded per se, is still a little open to the elements. Why tempt fate with a shared yoga mat?
After 48 hours, you may return to your usual regime of disciplined self-optimisation. Your skin will thank you, your muscles will complain, and balance will be restored.
So go on — take the excuse. Have a rest day. Call it skincare. Call it healing. Call it the most refined reason you’ve ever had to skip leg day.
How Lifestyle Affects Profhilo Results: Smoking, Alcohol, Sleep & Other Delicate Topics
Now that you’ve entrusted your skin to the marvels of Profhilo — an injectable so elegant it might as well come with a silk robe and a string quartet — it’s only fair to ask what you’re doing for it in return. Because while science can give your skin a nudge, it’s your lifestyle that decides whether it’s a gentle pat or a firm shove uphill.
Let’s begin with the obvious villains.
Smoking.
Yes, we know. Everyone’s tired of hearing about it. But here it is again, in italics for emphasis: smoking breaks down collagen. It starves the skin of oxygen, slows healing, and renders even the most well-behaved hyaluronic acid slightly disheartened. If you’re lighting up after a Profhilo session, you might as well be blowing smoke at a Gainsborough.
Alcohol.
A single glass? Fine. Civilised, even. But a week of enthusiastic rosé appreciation will dehydrate your skin faster than any long-haul flight. Profhilo thrives in hydrated environments — it’s like a very refined guest who refuses to stay in a hotel without decent room service and soft towels.
Sleep.
There is simply no substitute. All the HA in the world can’t compete with a consistent eight hours on a clean pillowcase. Sleep is when your skin repairs itself, resets its rhythms, and produces the collagen you paid so handsomely to coax back into action. Profhilo can set the stage, but sleep is when the actors actually perform.
Diet.
If your meals regularly resemble something from a motorway service station, we may have a problem. Your skin, post-Profhilo, is in rebuild mode. Nourish it. Think water, leafy greens, healthy fats, the occasional blueberry. (We won’t mention kale — we’re not sadists.)
Stress.
Yes, we’re aware it’s not always optional. But if you’re perpetually clenched like a clenched jaw in a clenched fist, your cortisol levels are working against you. Skin under stress doesn’t respond the way we want it to. Try a walk, a book, or staring into space for ten minutes. We won’t judge.
Skincare.
Good skincare won’t replace injectables — but it will extend your glow, support your collagen, and keep your investment looking crisp. Gentle cleansers. A moisturiser with actual moisturising properties. And above all: SPF. Rain or shine. Even in Birmingham.
In short, Profhilo can take you far — but your daily choices will decide whether you reach glowing, radiant heights or simply plateau at “not bad.” It’s a partnership. We’ll bring the syringes; you bring the discipline.
How to Make Profhilo Last Longer: Expert Tips from Efface Aesthetics
Profhilo, like a good novel or a well-mixed martini, deserves to be enjoyed for as long as possible. While the treatment itself may last mere minutes, the effects — that quiet, luminous resurrection of the skin — can linger beautifully, if properly maintained.
And no, we’re not talking about sorcery. Just a few intelligent choices, whispered to you here with the discretion of an aestheticians’ confessional.
1. Honour the protocol.
Profhilo is a two-act play. One injection session, followed by another four weeks later. Skipping the second treatment is like leaving a concert at the interval. You’ll get some benefit, but you’ll miss the crescendo. So don’t dabble. Commit.
2. Hydrate — and then hydrate some more.
You’re now the custodian of 64 milligrams of highly sophisticated hyaluronic acid. It’s thirsty. Water is its co-star. Two litres a day is the general rule, and no, coffee doesn’t count. Think of hydration as the fine wine pairing for your injectable — it brings out the best.
3. Treat your skin like silk, not sandpaper.
Ditch the aggressive scrubs, the bargain-bin retinols, and the temptation to “purge” your skin into submission. Profhilo thrives in a calm, soothed environment. Use products with purpose: ceramides, peptides, antioxidants. Or as we call them — collagen’s entourage.
4. Schedule maintenance treatments every 4–6 months.
Yes, we said it earlier. We’re saying it again. Because the results of Profhilo don’t disappear — they dissolve gently into the background if neglected. Regular top-ups not only sustain your glow; they improve upon it. This is skincare with compounding interest.
5. Apply SPF like it’s a religion.
Every. Single. Day. Rain? SPF. Clouds? SPF. A brief walk to Pret? SPF. UV radiation doesn’t care about your weather app — and it’s the quickest way to undo all that beautiful bio-remodelling.
6. Eat like someone who reads ingredient lists.
Healthy fats, antioxidants, a rainbow of veg. If it grows from the ground and isn’t beige, it’s probably helping your skin. You don’t need to be Gwyneth Paltrow — just don’t be the person eating crisps for breakfast.
7. Sleep like your face depends on it.
Because it does. Collagen production occurs while you sleep. If you’re scrolling at midnight, your fibroblasts are weeping. Treat yourself to seven to nine hours of horizontal collagen production. You’ll thank us later.
In sum, Profhilo isn’t a fling. It’s a relationship — and like all the best ones, it flourishes with attention, respect, and the occasional glass of cucumber water. Treat your glow kindly, and it will repay you with interest. Quiet, radiant, beautifully believable interest.
When Should You Book Your Next Profhilo Session?
There is, of course, the temptation to wait. To “see how it goes.” To observe your reflection with the caution of someone watching an investment mature. And while we admire restraint — it is, after all, the hallmark of good aesthetics — when it comes to Profhilo, timing is everything.
Your initial course consists of two treatments spaced four weeks apart. This is not a suggestion. It is the foundation of your glow, the double act without which the show simply doesn’t work. The first session begins the process — hydration, fibroblast flirtation, collagen chatter. The second one cements the change, delivering a second wave of HA that tells your skin, kindly but firmly, “We’re not done here.”
So yes, book your second appointment at the time of your first. Not because we’re trying to fill the diary (though it is, charmingly, quite full), but because consistency is what turns good results into great ones.
As for ongoing maintenance? Every four to six months is the gold standard. Enough time for your skin to enjoy its renaissance, but not so long that it forgets how it got there. Consider it seasonal upkeep — like switching wardrobes or having your car serviced, only far more rewarding in photographs.
And no, you don’t have to wait until your skin begins its inevitable retreat to schedule your next visit. In fact, we recommend the opposite: stay ahead of the curve. Prevent, maintain, glow — the holy trinity of modern aesthetics.
So whether you’re planning a special occasion, a change of season, or simply feel your skin deserves better than mediocrity, the answer is the same:
Book now. Glide later.
And with that — the chair awaits.
