Profhilo in Liverpool

No, Profhilo is a bio-remodeller rather than a filler, and the difference matters. It’s made from a highly purified, stabilised form of hyaluronic acid, a substance your skin naturally contains, but instead of being placed to add volume in one spot the way a filler is, it spreads through the skin to hydrate it and stimulate your own collagen and elastin. The result is an improvement in the quality, firmness, and glow of the skin rather than any change to the shape of your face. So if your goal is plumper lips or lifted cheeks, Profhilo won’t do that, and Dr Naz would talk to you about a dermal filler instead. It’s the right choice specifically when skin quality, not volume, is what you’re after.

The standard course is two sessions spaced about four weeks apart, and it’s that initial pair working together that delivers the result, rather than a single treatment. Some clients, particularly those with more noticeable skin laxity, benefit from a third session in the first course, which Dr Naz will advise on honestly at your consultation. After the initial course, most people maintain their results with a top-up session roughly every six months. Because it builds session by session rather than working all at once, sticking to the plan is what gives the best outcome.

Most people find it very manageable. Profhilo is injected at a small number of precise points using what’s called the BAP technique, which means far fewer injections than many other skin treatments, usually five on each side of the face. There’s no anaesthetic within the product itself, but the injections are quick and most clients don’t feel they need numbing cream, though it’s available if you’d prefer.

Profhilo works gradually, so it isn’t an instant change, and that’s part of why it looks so natural. It releases hyaluronic acid and stimulates collagen and elastin over the weeks that follow, with most people noticing fresher, more hydrated, firmer-looking skin from around three to four weeks in. The fuller effect tends to peak once the two-session course is complete, usually by about six weeks. Because your skin is genuinely improving rather than being filled, the change comes on softly rather than suddenly. Dr Naz will set out what to expect and when at your consultation.

There’s very little. The main thing to expect is a few small raised bumps at each injection point, which is completely normal and simply the product sitting under the skin before it spreads, and these usually settle within a few hours. You might also have mild redness, tenderness, or the occasional small bruise, all of which fade quickly. Most people head straight back to their normal day. To help everything settle cleanly, we’d suggest avoiding makeup over the area for a few hours and skipping strenuous exercise, saunas, hot showers, and alcohol for the first day.

After the initial course, results generally last around six months, though this varies with your skin, age, and lifestyle. Profhilo continues to stimulate collagen and elastin beneath the surface for a while, so the underlying benefit carries on even as the hydrating effect gradually eases. Most clients choose a maintenance session roughly every six months to keep their skin looking its best, rather than letting it fully fade and starting over. Keeping to a regular cycle tends to give the most consistent long-term improvement.

Yes, and it often works best as part of a wider plan, since it targets skin quality while other treatments address different concerns. It pairs well with dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle injections, microneedling, polynucleotides, and other skin boosters. Timing matters, so where treatments are combined, we usually leave a short interval- for example, around two weeks between Profhilo and anti-wrinkle injections, so each one works as intended. Fillers can sometimes be done in the same visit if a different area is being treated, or spaced out if it’s the same zone.

Profhilo suits most people noticing early to moderate signs of skin ageing, such as dullness, dryness, or mild laxity, and it’s usually most relevant from around the early thirties onward, as the skin’s own hydration and firmness start to decline. It isn’t right for everyone, though, which is why every treatment begins with a proper medical assessment. It’s generally avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with active skin infections in the area, and it needs care with certain autoimmune conditions. Because it’s made from bio-fermented hyaluronic acid rather than an animal- or fish-derived product, it doesn’t carry the fish-allergy consideration that some regenerative treatments like polynucleotides do.