posted 15th August 2021
Cosmetic treatment Profhilo is being dubbed injectable skincare - here's our honest review. First thing's first: at GLAMOUR, we are all about 'your beauty, your rules' and if you want to trial cosmetic treatments, that's your call. If you'd rather embrace your fine lines and natural beauty in all its glory, you do you!
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In case you haven't noticed, the beauty world is rife with injectable 'tweakments'. In fact, since the pandemic began, British plastic surgeons and aesthetic doctors have reported a 70% rise in requests for video consultations and the UK is the world's fastest growing market for dermal fillers, which can be used to plump lips and add structure to cheekbones, and non-surgical procedures made up for 89% of all cosmetic treatments, showing that less invasive, quicker options are hugely favoured. It's not really surprising, given that non-surgical treatments can provide similar results to surgery, without many of the risks, pain or cost. A non-invasive nose job can cost from £300 to £600 and can straighten out kinks, or refine the top in a matter of seconds and with next to no pain. Surgery on the other hand would cost thousands and require weeks of recovery. Of course, the results of non-surgical treatments are temporary with both Botox and fillers wearing off after six to nine months.
So, it seems that it was only a matter of time before skincare followed suit and upped the ante on traditional topical creams and serums to provide a more potent dose of skin-nourishing ingredients. Always first in line to try any new beauty innovation, I jumped at the opportunity to trial the newest injectable treatment - Profhilo.
What is Profhilo?
The first of its kind, Profhilo is an stabilised form of the miracle hydrating molecule hyaluronic acid. When injected, it stimulates the skin's natural synthesis of collagen for plumped and firmed up skin. "As we age, the skin's ability to produce collagen decreases," explains Dr Michael Prager, award-winning and world-renowned cosmetic doctor. "Profhilo is strategically placed at key points to rejuvenate the skin's own collagen-making abilities."
What are the benefits?
The revolutionary treatment is especially effective at treating those areas prone to laxity and sagging like the cheeks, neck, chest and décolletage. "More traditional dermal fillers aren't suitable for these areas as the delicate skin makes it difficult to inject and to control the distribution, but these areas are also especially prone to ageing." But Profhilo isn't just effective in the treatment of wrinkles and ageing skin - it also helps with radiance and hydration.
What happens during the treatment?
After a consultation, Dr Prager cleans my skin before injecting the collagen-boosting liquid into five key points on my face, starting with each side just next to the ears, then on to the nasolabial fold (laughter lines around the mouth), chin, under the eyes and on the tops of cheeks.
Now, I'm not going to lie to you - it hurts, not a lot, but it creates an unpleasant stinging sensation which lasts around 20 seconds, so if you're looking for a relaxing spa treatment, this might not be your vibe. As a firm believer in 'no pain, no gain' I grimaced through the pain and was glad when it subsided a few moments later.
Is there any downtime?
I left with no visible trace of having just had multiple injections and with no downtime required - it was straight back to the daily grind. It took a few days before I started to notice any visible improvement, mainly because unlike dermal fillers, the body has to produce the skin-boosting ingredients itself, which understandably takes a while.
The radiance boost was like nothing I have experienced before from any number of creams, scrubs or serums- and it kept on getting better as my skin produced more and more collagen.
It's recommended that you go back for a top-up appointment after one month, and repeat the process twice a year to enjoy an enduring glow - which is exactly what I will be doing.
