Profhilo skin booster treatment in Maidenhead

Clinical overview

Profhilo is best thought of as a skin-quality treatment rather than a volumising filler. It delivers a high concentration of stabilised hyaluronic acid into carefully selected points, allowing it to disperse beneath the skin to support hydration and improve elasticity and firmness. In clinic, we use Profhilo selectively for patients whose main concern is early to moderate skin laxity, crepey texture, or loss of 'bounce' — and who want subtle improvement rather than a noticeable change in facial shape. If your primary concern is volume loss, contouring, or lift, other options are usually more appropriate. Suitability is confirmed during consultation, where we assess your skin, medical history, expectations, and whether Profhilo (or an alternative) is the safest and most effective choice.

Key Benefits

• Improves skin quality (hydration, elasticity and firmness) rather than adding volume
• Natural-looking, gradual improvement — not an overfilled appearance
• Can help crepey texture and dullness where skin quality is the main concern
• Minimal downtime for most patients
• Often works well as part of a broader skin-health plan (skincare + in-clinic treatments)

Suitable For

• Early to moderate skin laxity where subtle firmness is the goal
• Crepey texture or dullness where hydration and skin quality are the priority
• Patients who want a natural improvement rather than contouring or structural change
• Those comfortable with gradual results over several weeks
• People seeking a treatment with minimal downtime

Not Suitable For

• You want lift, contouring or volume restoration as the primary outcome (a different plan is usually more appropriate)
• Significant facial volume loss where structural support is needed
• Active infection or inflammation in the area to be treated (treatment should be delayed)
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Anyone with unrealistic expectations of immediate tightening or dramatic transformation

Final suitability is confirmed during a medical consultation and assessment.

When we don't recommend it

• If volume loss is the main issue — Profhilo does not replace volume and may lead to disappointment if that is the goal.
• If you need lift/structural support — we may discuss other options that better match your anatomy and goals.
• If there is active skin inflammation/infection — we'll delay treatment until your skin is settled and safe to treat.
• If expectations are for dramatic change — we will reset expectations or recommend alternatives that better fit your objectives.
• If a combination plan is likely to produce a safer or more effective result — for example, skincare optimisation first, then staged treatments.

What Happens During Treatment

1. 1Clinical consultation and suitability assessment, including medical history and your goals
2. 2Discussion of expected outcomes, limitations, risks and alternatives (including when we may recommend something else)
3. 3Treatment planning and consent, with aftercare guidance tailored to your skin and lifestyle
4. 4Profhilo is placed using the established injection protocol at specific points to allow dispersion beneath the skin
5. 5Post-treatment checks and clear instructions on what is normal, and when to contact us

Downtime & Aftercare

• Small injection-point bumps are common and usually settle within 24–48 hours
• Mild redness, tenderness or swelling can occur; bruising is possible
• Avoid heavy exercise, saunas/steam rooms and alcohol for 24 hours (unless advised otherwise)
• Avoid touching or massaging the treated area on the day of treatment unless instructed
• If you have unexpected or worsening symptoms, contact the clinic for advice

Results Timeline

• A course commonly involves two sessions, usually spaced around four weeks apart (your plan may differ based on assessment).
• Improvement is gradual — many patients notice changes developing over several weeks as hydration and skin quality improve.
• We review outcomes and discuss whether maintenance or complementary treatments would better match your goals.

Individual results vary. View our results and photography standards

Risks & Side Effects

Common, Usually Temporary

• •Injection-point bumps that typically settle within 24–48 hours
• •Mild swelling, redness or tenderness
• •Bruising (risk varies by individual and medications/supplements)

Frequently Asked Questions