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Berkshire Aesthetics is a doctor-led, CQC-registered aesthetic clinic in Maidenhead. All treatments begin with a consultation to assess suitability, medical history, risks and realistic outcomes.
Is Profhilo a skin booster?
Profhilo is commonly discussed as a skin booster because it improves skin quality, hydration and elasticity rather than adding filler-style volume. Strictly, it is a hyaluronic-acid bio-remodelling injectable rather than a conventional dermal filler. It is usually considered for crepey, dehydrated or mildly lax skin, and suitability should be assessed in consultation.
Book a consultationWhen this may help
- Your main concern is skin hydration, crepey texture or early laxity rather than facial contouring.
- You want to compare Profhilo with Redensity 1, SkinVive, Plinest or Ameela.
- You want a treatment that supports skin quality without changing facial shape.
When this may not be suitable
- Your main concern is volume loss, deep folds or a more defined facial contour.
- You are pregnant, breastfeeding, have active infection or have a contraindication to injectable treatment.
- You expect an immediate or guaranteed transformation from one session.
Risks and limitations
- Small injection-point bumps, tenderness, redness, bruising and swelling can occur.
- Infection or inflammatory reaction is uncommon but possible with any injectable treatment.
- Results may be underwhelming if the main concern is volume loss or significant laxity rather than skin quality.
What we assess in consultation
- Whether Profhilo is the right option or whether another skin booster, filler, energy device or no treatment is safer.
- Skin quality, hydration, laxity, age-related change and treatment area.
- Medical history, medications, allergies and previous injectable reactions.
- Expected course, maintenance interval, downtime, risks and total cost.
Related treatments
Useful starting points
Related questions
Is Profhilo the same as filler?
No. Profhilo uses hyaluronic acid, but it is used for bio-remodelling and skin quality rather than targeted structural volume.
Is Profhilo better than other skin boosters?
Not universally. Profhilo, Redensity 1, SkinVive and polynucleotides suit different concerns, treatment areas and patient histories.
How many Profhilo sessions are usually needed?
The common starting protocol is two sessions around four weeks apart, followed by maintenance depending on response.
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