Profhilo
Profhilo® Structura
Profhilo® Structura is an injectable treatment formulated with an advanced combination of high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, designed to specifically target and regenerate superficial facial fat in the midface.
It is the first injectable treatment specifically designed for adipose tissue restoration, clinically proven to help reposition superficial fat to its natural state. This addresses critical age-related changes including pronounced facial hollows, skin laxity, and altered facial contours resulting from midface fat loss. Currently, Profhilo® Structura can be used to treat subcutaneous fat loss in the face only. Its primary purpose is to address facial sinking and sagging.
Profhilo® Structura offers subtle, natural-looking enhancements without the appearance of artificial fillers. Clinical studies show that 95% of patients noticed lasting enhancements after the first treatment, with improvements sustained three months later.
Who is Profhilo® Structura suitable for?
This treatment is ideal for individuals who are experiencing midface volume loss, skin laxity, or a square facial shape due to aging or weight loss. Profhilo® Structura is also an excellent option for those looking to achieve a more youthful appearance without the use of traditional fillers or surgical procedures. The treatment is suitable for both men and women and can be tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.
As we age, the face undergoes various changes, often resulting in two predominant ageing profiles: “sinkers” and “saggers”.
Profhilo® Structura addresses both ageing profiles by either replenishing lost volume in “sinkers” or lifting and tightening sagging tissues in “saggers,” providing a balanced, youthful appearance.
Saggers
Those with a “sagger” profile often experience tissue droop and fat bulges. The tissues appear to slide away from the underlying bone structure, leading to increased laxity and sagging skin. This can result in a heavier, more aged look, especially in the lower face.
Sinkers
Individuals with a “sinker” profile typically exhibit a hollow or sunken appearance due to the depletion of adipose tissue in areas like the cheeks. This loss of volume can create pronounced facial hollows, making the face appear gaunt and aged.
At a Glance
TREATMENT NAME
Profhilo® Structura
TREATMENT AREAS
Restoration of Facial fat: It addresses midface volume loss and other age-related concerns.
HOW DOES IT WORK
Profhilo® Structura utilises NAHYCO® Hybrid Technology to enhance its regenerative capabilities. This unique formulation allows it to integrate deeply with the superficial fat tissue, stimulating the body’s natural healing processes. The result is the repositioning and regeneration of dynamic superficial fat pads, effectively lifting and contouring the face for a more youthful appearance.
TREATMENT TIME
30 minutes – 45 minutes
TREATMENT TARGET
Profhilo® Structura offers subtle, natural-looking enhancements without the appearance of artificial fillers treating subcutaneous fat loss in the face only. Its primary purpose is to address facial sinking and sagging.
TREATMENT RESULTS
The full results are seen 3 months after your second treatment. This is because it is a bio remodelling product and therefore takes time for your adipose cells to respond to the changes.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS
Initially 2 at 4 weeks apart
FREQUENCY
1 – 2 times a year following initial treatment course of 2
Courtesy of M. Manzano
Courtesy of Dr. B. Molina
FAQs
What is the difference between Profhilo® and Profhilo® Structura?
Profhilo® and Profhilo® Structura are both injectable treatments designed to improve skin quality, but they work in different ways.
• Profhilo®: Focuses on improving the overall quality of your skin. It’s injected into the dermis (the layer just below the surface of your skin) to enhance hydration, skin texture, firmness, and elasticity without adding volume. Profhilo can also be used to enhance the skin quality on the neck, legs, abdomen and arms
• Profhilo® Structura: Solely indicated for the face and is designed for deeper structural remodelling, targeting the subcutaneous layers to regenerate and reposition facial fat pads, offering more structural support, contouring, and lifting. This makes it ideal for those looking for a more contoured or lifted facial appearance.
Is Profhilo® Structura painful?
The treatment involves some discomfort but is generally quick. A cannula (a thin tube) is used for the injection, with just one needle to make a small entry hole. The injection is done in one or two lines on each side of the face. Everyone feels pain differently, but it’s usually just a slight pinch, with some areas being more sensitive. Numbing cream is applied beforehand to reduce any discomfort.
Are there any side effects?
Profhilo® Structura is an incredibly safe product to use thanks to its lack of synthetic cross-linking chemicals, however, as with any injectable, there can be a risk of bruising.
Patients may experience some ridges or small swelling at the injection points, though these should disappear within a couple of hours of treatment (for some patients this may last up to 24 -48 hours depending on the laxity of the skin).
As with Dermal filler treatment to the face it is advisable to avoid exercise for the next 48 hours and to avoid touching the face or applying makeup until the following day.
Profhilo® Structura cannot be used in clients under the age of 18yrs, if you are pregnant or breast feeding or in patients with autoimmune conditions.