TheA313 retinol creamthat I bulk-buy in France?
The tepezcohuite dirt I had shipped from Mexico?
A total waste of money.
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So, you’ve got the option to imagine my excitement when I heard about Profhilo.
Less discussed are the product’sregenerative benefits, which is what I was most interested in.
Could this be the treatment to tighten my lower face and save my neck?
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I had to find out.
What is Profhilo and what are its benefits?
Profhilo is the headliner in a group of injectables known as skin boosters.
Writer Brenda Della Casa immediately after her first treatment.
Profhilo is made up of a high concentration of non-cross-linked (non-volumizing) hyaluronic acid.
As we age, our bodies natural hyaluronic acid resources start to decrease.
High-quality moisturizers and serums are very important and should be used daily.
Writer Brenda Della Casa immediately after her first treatment.
Dr. Alexandrides explains that since dehydrated cells do not regenerate properly, placing hyaluronic acidunderthe skin is a game-changer.
It really is an innovator in the world of skin care."
Is Profilho FDA-approved?
Writer Brenda Della Casa’s results after two treatments of Profhilo.
In a word, no.
“This is the next level of skin-boosting, using something that is injected.
SkinVive has been mixed with Streptococcus bacteria and a small amount of the numbing cream, lidocaine.
Writer Brenda Della Casa’s results after two treatments of Profhilo.
This means that patients who are allergic to either of these substances should not use it, he says.
How does Profhilo work?
Profhilo is injected approximately two to three millimeters under the skin’s surface.
This will help lift the face, soften wrinkles, and improve elasticity over time.
Yes, youll need at least two sessions to see results.
Getting that second dose is key to keeping your skin consistently hydrated for several weeks.
“The more hydrated the skin, the higher chance of collagen being produced,” Dr. Alexandrides adds.
How long does Profhilo last?
So, do you have to keep doing it forever to see long-term benefits?
Who is the ideal candidate for Profhilo?
He warned that I may have a few lumps immediately after but assured me they would disappear before lunch.
To prepare me for the procedure, he cleaned my face with Clenisept, an antimicrobial solution.
Writer Brenda Della Casa immediately after her first treatment.
Each injection drew a little blood at the injection site (shown above), which is totally normal.
By week three, my platysmal bands looked less pronounced.
My skin looks like I drink 10 glasses of water every day naturally hydrated and radiant.
Even if the effects end up being temporary, I am definitely doing this again in six months.
I was, admittedly, skeptical about the science behind skin boosters but am now a believer.
Writer Brenda Della Casas results after two treatments of Profhilo.
How does Profhilo compare to Botox and traditional fillers?
Fillers are mostly used to replace lost volume and to lift or contour the face.
Profhilo plays a different role, one that’s totally skin-based.
How much does Profhilo cost?
What are the risks?
So, should you grab your passport?
For me, Profhilo is worth the price without travel costs.
