Botox, on the other hand, is a neuromodulator that temporarily relaxes facial muscles, targeting
wrinkles caused by muscle movements such as frown lines and
crow’s feet. While Profhilo improves
skin texture and tone across areas like the face, neck, and hands, Botox is injected into specific muscles where dynamic wrinkles appear. The results from Profhilo are generally subtler, focusing on rejuvenating the skin to make it look smoother, plumper, and more radiant, whereas Botox reduces the appearance of wrinkles and lines with noticeable changes in muscle activity.
Both treatments require periodic maintenance to sustain their effects - Profhilo typically lasts around six months, whereas Botox may need reapplication every 3-4 months. Profhilo is often favoured for its natural-looking enhancement and gradual improvement of skin quality, whereas Botox offers a significant reduction in wrinkles with noticeable changes in muscle activity.
Why Can’t You Inject on Your Forehead at the Moment?
Profhilo has innovated its application for the forehead with a specialised cannula technique, tailored for advanced practitioners. This approach is specifically designed to address the unique anatomical challenges of the forehead, reducing risks like product migration and vascular complications associated with traditional needle injections.
This method not only smooths fine lines and fills temple hollows but also enhances skin quality by targeting hydration, collagen, and elastin stimulation. It rejuvenates dry, sun-damaged skin, extending Profhilo’s versatility in aesthetic medicine to include safer and more effective treatment options for previously challenging areas.
Why Do You Need Two Sessions?
Profhilo is typically administered in two sessions spaced about 3-to-4 weeks apart to ensure optimal results. The reason for this two-step approach is based on how Profhilo works within the skin to stimulate bio-remodelling and collagen production.
During the first session, Profhilo begins the process of integrating into the skin, starting the stimulation of collagen and elastin which enhances hydration and elasticity. This initial treatment sets the foundation for tissue improvement and begins the bio-stimulation and bio-remodelling process.
The second session builds on the initial results, further enhancing the concentration of hyaluronic acid in the skin. This reinforcement ensures a more prolonged and sustained stimulation of collagen and elastin production. By having two treatments, the skin receives a more significant boost in these vital proteins, leading to more pronounced and lasting improvements in skin tone, texture, hydration, and overall firmness.
This staged approach allows the skin to gradually adapt and respond to the treatment, ensuring that the remodelling process is progressive and builds upon the initial enhancements achieved from the first treatment. To maintain these benefits and the integrity of the skin, patients typically engage in ongoing maintenance treatments with Profhilo, preserving the rejuvenated appearance and supporting long-term skin health.
Why Do You Get Little ‘Mosquito Bites’ Post Treatment?
The small bumps that appear like mosquito bites post-Profhilo treatment are a normal and temporary reaction. These bumps are the result of the injection technique used and the nature of the product itself. Profhilo is injected superficially just beneath the skin using a technique designed to maximise its dispersal and effectiveness in stimulating collagen and elastin production across a broad area.
Because Profhilo is a highly concentrated hyaluronic acid product, it initially remains in small, localised deposits at the injection sites. These deposits cause visible bumps, which are simply the product settling into the skin. Over the next 24 to 48 hours, Profhilo begins to spread and integrate more fully into the skin’s tissue, and these bumps will naturally dissipate.
The bumps are an indication that the product is precisely placed and will soon begin its work of hydrating the skin from within and promoting the formation of new collagen and elastin fibers. This process enhances skin quality holistically, improving its texture, volume, and overall appearance over time.
Summing up!
Profhilo represents a significant advancement in the field of aesthetic medicine, offering a unique and natural approach to skin rejuvenation. By understanding the differences between Profhilo, fillers, and Botox, and recognising the importance of the two-session protocol, patients can make informed decisions about their skincare treatments. The temporary post-treatment bumps are a small price to pay for the long-term benefits of enhanced skin quality and youthful appearance.