When considering a facial aesthetics treatment, it might seem like a minefield to understand the options available based on your skin type, age and concern. Profhilo and dermal fillers are popular and effective treatments, but they are used to achieve different outcomes.
This article discusses the differences between Profhilo and dermal fillers and when you would invest in each treatment.
What is Profhilo?
Profhilo is a relatively new and innovative treatment in facial aesthetics. It uses an injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) that offers several benefits for the skin.
- Skin Hydration: Profhilo is primarily used to hydrate and improve the skin’s overall quality. It contains a high concentration of HA, a substance naturally found in the skin that helps retain moisture. When injected into the skin, Profhilo spreads and integrates within the tissue, boosting hydration levels. This helps to improve skin texture, elasticity and hydration, resulting in a more youthful and radiant complexion.
- Skin Laxity Improvement: Profhilo can address skin laxity or sagging. As we age, the skin’s collagen and elastin fibres gradually weaken, losing firmness and elasticity. Profhilo’s unique formulation stimulates collagen and elastin production, promoting tissue regeneration and improving skin laxity. This can help tighten and lift the skin, particularly in areas like the face, neck and décolletage.
- Fine Line and Wrinkle Reduction: Profhilo can also positively impact fine lines and wrinkles. By stimulating collagen production and improving skin hydration, it can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and crepey skin texture. It’s important to note that Profhilo is not primarily designed for deep wrinkles or increasing volume but for overall skin rejuvenation and hydration.
- Natural-Looking Results: One of the advantages of Profhilo is that it provides natural-looking results. The treatment aims to enhance the skin’s natural processes rather than creating drastic changes or volume enhancement. The goal is to achieve a more refreshed and rejuvenated appearance while maintaining the individual’s unique facial features.
What are Dermal Fillers?
While Profhilo is a treatment used for skin quality, dermal fillers are primarily used to add volume, enhance specific facial features and smooth out wrinkles and lines. They are designed to provide structural support or augmentation to areas of the face through volume enhancement and precise feature contouring.
- Volume Restoration: Dermal fillers are commonly used to restore lost volume in the face, which can occur due to ageing or natural facial structure. Injecting filler into areas like the cheeks, temples or under the eyes achieves a fuller and more youthful appearance. This can help reduce the appearance of sunken or hollowed areas, resulting in a more balanced and rejuvenated facial profile.
- Smoothing Wrinkles and Lines: Dermal fillers can effectively smooth out wrinkles and fine lines in facial areas, such as softening deep nasolabial folds (smile lines), marionettes, or vertical lip lines. Adding volume to these areas makes the skin’s surface smoother, reducing the visibility of wrinkles and providing a more youthful and refreshed look.
- Enhancing Facial Contours: Dermal fillers can enhance or define specific facial features, providing a more sculpted appearance. Strategically injecting fillers into the chin improves the projection and facial profile balance. They can also augment the lips, adding volume and definition.
- Correcting Facial Asymmetry: Many people have facial asymmetry, where one side of the face differs from the other in terms of volume or shape. Dermal fillers can correct these imbalances by adding volume to specific areas. A more symmetrical appearance can be achieved by carefully injecting filler into the targeted regions, resulting in facial harmony.
What are the Differences Between Profhilo and Dermal Fillers?
Here are four key differences between dermal fillers and Profhilo treatments to help determine which option suits your desired outcome.
- Composition: Dermal fillers typically consist of hyaluronic acid (HA), a substance that adds volume to the skin and helps plump specific areas. They come in various consistencies and can be tailored to address particular concerns. Profhilo, on the other hand, is also based on hyaluronic acid but has a unique composition known as hybrid cooperative complexes (HCC). This structure allows Profhilo to gradually release HA into the skin, improving hydration and stimulating collagen and elastin production.
- Injection Technique: Dermal fillers are injected into specific target areas of the face using different injection techniques. Depending on the desired outcome, the depth and placement of the injections can vary. Profhilo, on the other hand, uses a specific injection technique known as the BAP (Bio Aesthetic Points) technique. It involves administering precise injections in specific anatomical areas to ensure even distribution and optimal results.
- Results: Dermal fillers provide immediate visible results as they instantly add volume to the treated areas. The effects of dermal fillers can last anywhere from several months to over a year, depending on the type of filler used and individual factors. Dr Camilla Hill Aesthetic Clinic treatments will last 12 to 14 months. Profhilo, however, focuses on overall skin rejuvenation and hydration with more gradual and progressive results, as it stimulates collagen and elastin production over time. The full benefits of Profhilo can typically be seen after two treatment sessions spaced several weeks apart, and the results can last up to six months.
- Treatment Areas: Dermal fillers can target specific areas of the face where volume enhancement or contouring is desired. Common treatment areas include the cheeks, lips, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and under-eye hollows. Profhilo is typically used to improve overall skin quality and hydration. It is commonly applied to the face, neck, and décolletage to address skin laxity, fine lines, and texture.
Talk to Dr Camilla Hill About the Differences Between Profhilo and Dermal Fillers
It’s important to note that the differences may vary depending on the type of dermal filler used and the technique employed. Before investing in a treatment, always consult with a qualified aesthetic practitioner to understand each treatment’s unique characteristics and benefits and determine the most suitable option based on individual needs and goals.
Most middle-aged people will need dermal fillers to provide volume and lift before moving on to the skin quality improvement that Profhilo brings. Philart injections can also help repair middle-aged skin and prevent skin damage in younger generations.
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