Profhilo - any positive experiences?

[Purplelemons123]

I am considering Profhilo (am early 50's and getting first signs of jowls plus upper lip lines). I have searched and found a few posts of people saying it didn't make much difference, and am wondering if anyone has had a positive experience? The reason I am considering Profhilo rather than fillers is that I have not had any 'work' done previously and want a subtle effect that just slows down aging, rather than to fight aging completely.

Pic attached for reference:-)

Anyone?. :-)

I saw an ad for this and also curious

I'm 46 but always look pretty dire in winter so maybe I'll hold off!

The doctor who does my Botox (and won’t do profhilo) works with another doctor (who does) and says that for every 10 people who have it, about 5 will be happy and see good results, 3 will see marginal difference and 2 won’t see any difference at all. And because it’s so expensive I would put my money elsewhere.

It's good for promoting skin elasticity and collagen production. So mainly fine lines and wrinkles.

What you actually need is mid face and cheek filler to give you a lift.

You can combine filler and profhilo (separate appointments) but the biggest difference will be from filler.

My take on it (and I’ve had it quite a bit):
It’s expensive, it doesn’t last long but if I had all the money in the world (I don’t) I would have it a few times a year. It’s very subtle but it does plump up your skin (not like filler more like it’s very hydrated) it’s supposed to generate collagen and elastin but that’s hard to measure. I do see a different when I have it and can tell when it’s worn off.

It’s bloody painful too!

I have Profhilo. I like it, but it won't improve jowls. It makes my skin look better, subtly, but I'm not sure anyone else would particularly notice it. I like SkinPen, too, but again it won't help jowls.

I have it every 6 months and like it. It gives my skin a glow that lasts about 5 months or so. It does nothing for jowls - that’s not what it’s for. It’s injectable hyaluronic acid and disperses or ‘floods’ underneath the skin. Fillers stay put (unless they migrate). That said, it does slightly lift my cheekbones - happens to some people but not a guarantee.

It is indeed bloody painful though.

I think you can do radio frequency/ ultrasound like Ultherapy for jowls. Which have some impact but the only other alternative is surgery.

Though my doctor says some well placed filler can help their appearance. I’ve not gone down that route though.

Thank you, so it sounds like if I had drier skin with more surface wrinkles, Profhilo might be the (painful) way to go.

But I have very few surface wrinkles (except upper lip) but am losing structure and volume in the lower face, so fillers are more the way to go?

It was a waste of money for me but I was told that it was more of a long game than an immediate results thing. I stopped it after a while because I felt like I was throwing money away.

I don’t have dry skin (normal / combo) and as I posted, I like it. It’s subtle.

Yes I would say fillers first.

You should have a full assessment with your injector and they can advise you on the best way to proceed.

It's difficult to say based on one half photo but I would start with cheek and midface with potential of jawline and prejowls. Depends a bit on your budget and what you want to achieve but for the wow factor I would say minimum of 4ml but could easily be double that for a full liquid facelift.

Don't bother with just one ml - your results will be too subtle and barely visible.

If you're anywhere near West London, I'd be happy to offer you a consultation.

This would be more beneficial -
ultherapy.com

or if you don’t want to spend that amount of money then you could try a gadget at home -

www.currentbody.com/products/nuface-mini-facial-toner?variant=40654871003180&currency=GBP&del_country=GB&gclid=CjwKCAiAh9qdBhAOEiwAvxIokySB1buUqZUKx8hB4tLDfnlX0ru6_VCBfvRH2S7VcF12CmKmFngv5hoCWvYQAvD_BwE

Thank you, I'm nowhere near London. I just took another pic and my lips are going lopsided so I guess fillers are what is needed...

Is it usual to pay for a consultation with the money taken off the first treatment?

I've had it. Expensive for minimal results

Posters saying it's painful - how long does the pain go on?

It’s 10 injections - 5 on each side of the face. That’s what’s painful but you can apply a numbing cream. Doesn’t stop the pain, but reduces it.

The pain stop as soon as the needle does!

The pain doesn’t last for long - it’s very stingy as it goes in and then they move on to the next injection. You can have numbing cream that takes the edge off. I was doing it without but definitely prefer with.

Oh I see, I don't mind that. I have had masseter botox, 3 on each side to treat my teeth grinding, so probably similar. I seem to be all right with injections.

the pain of tooth grinding is awful though!

Sorry just to warn - as I didn’t realise. Botox injections are not painful at all for me - like a 0. Fillers not painful.

Profhilo - it’s not the actual injection it’s the stinging as it goes in - it’s a good 6 on the pain scale for me. It is over quickly but definitely far worse than Botox!

You would do better with facial exercises that tighten the muscles around the lower face.