Who it may suit
- Dehydrated or dull skin
- Mild laxity or loss of firmness on the face or neck
- Fine lines and crepey skin
- Anyone wanting healthier-looking skin without changing their features
GP-led treatment
Profhilo for hydrated, firmer-looking skin
A hyaluronic acid skin booster for glow and firmness on the face, neck or body, without changing your features.
- GP-led care
- Boroughbridge & Billingham
About the treatment
What is Profhilo?
Profhilo is an injectable skin booster made from a high concentration of pure hyaluronic acid. Rather than adding volume in one place, it spreads through the skin to improve hydration, glow and firmness.
It is often described as a bio-remodelling treatment because it aims to improve the quality of the skin itself, not the shape of the face. It can be used on the face, the neck and some areas of the body.
When it may not be suitable
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Active infection or inflammation of the skin in the area
- A previous reaction to hyaluronic acid products
- Some medical conditions and medicines, which are checked at consultation
Your full medical history is reviewed at consultation, so this list is a guide only.
Step by step
What to expect
- Consultation: your skin, goals and medical history are assessed, and risks and alternatives are explained.
- Planning: you agree the area and number of sessions, and give written consent.
- Treatment: on the face, the product is usually placed through five small injection points on each side.
- Course: a second session usually follows about four weeks later, with maintenance discussed as your skin responds.
Downtime and recovery
Small bumps at the injection points are expected and usually settle within 24 to 48 hours. Mild redness or bruising is possible.
How long results last
Improvement usually builds over the weeks after the second session. Results are often described as lasting around six months after a full course, and many people choose maintenance treatments to keep them. Your practitioner will advise on timing.
Aftercare
- Small bumps at the injection points are expected: leave them alone and they usually settle on their own
- Avoid make-up on the treated area for 12 to 24 hours
- Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol and extreme heat (saunas, steam rooms, hot yoga) for 24 to 48 hours
- Avoid other facial treatments such as peels, microneedling or laser for around two weeks
- Use a broad-spectrum sun protection factor every day to protect your skin
- Contact the clinic promptly if you notice increasing pain, a change in skin colour, or anything that worries you
If your vision changes after a facial injectable treatment, call 999 or go to A&E straight away and tell them what treatment you have recently had. Do not wait for a reply from the clinic. If you have severe or increasing pain, or the skin turns pale, dusky or blotchy, contact the clinic immediately, or get urgent medical help if you cannot reach us.
Guide prices
Profhilo prices
A £25 consultation fee applies and is credited towards treatment when booked within 30 days.
Guide prices
Initial treatment commonly involves 2 to 3 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart, followed by maintenance.
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Face (one session) | £250 |
| Face (two sessions) | £475 |
| Face (course of 3) | £720 |
| Neck (one session) | £250 |
| Neck (two sessions) | £475 |
| Neck (course of 3) | £720 |
| Body large area (one session) | £350 |
| Body large area (two sessions) | £675 |
Your safety
Clinical standards behind every treatment
The same careful process applies whichever treatment you choose. Read about clinical safety and governance.
GP-led consultation
A face-to-face assessment of your goals, medical history and suitability always comes first.
Consent and time to decide
Risks, alternatives and costs are explained, and you have time to think before giving written consent.
Regulated products, insured care
Medicines are UK-licensed, fillers and skin boosters are CE or UKCA-marked, and the practitioner holds medical indemnity cover.
Aftercare and follow-up
You leave with aftercare advice and a direct way to contact the clinic, with review arranged if needed.
Profhilo FAQs
Questions before you book
Is Profhilo a filler?
No. Profhilo is made of hyaluronic acid, but it is designed to spread through the skin rather than add volume or reshape your features.
Can Profhilo be used on the neck?
Yes. The neck is a common area for treatment, and some areas of the body can also be treated. Guide prices for each are listed below.
How soon will I see results?
Some people notice extra hydration soon after treatment, but the main improvement usually builds over the weeks after the second session.
Should I choose Profhilo or polynucleotides?
They work in different ways and suit different concerns, and sometimes they are combined. Your consultation will help decide which, if either, is right for your skin.
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Next step
Start with a Profhilo consultation
Appointments are available at our Boroughbridge clinic and in the Billingham area, by arrangement. Get in touch by WhatsApp or email to find a time that suits you.
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