Profhilo: Aftercare Advice
Profhilo has very little downtime and most people go straight back to their normal day. Following this simple aftercare helps your skin settle and gives you the best results. Nicole will talk you through it at your appointment.
What to expect
You'll see small raised bumps where Profhilo was injected. This is normal: the product spreads through the skin and the bumps usually settle within 24 hours.
You may also have some redness, tenderness, swelling or small bruises at the injection points. These usually fade within a few days.
What to avoid
To help your skin settle, please avoid:
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Touching the treated area for at least 6 hours
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Make-up for 12 hours
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Alcohol and strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours
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Saunas, steam rooms, hot baths, swimming pools, sunbeds and extremes of heat or cold until any swelling and redness have settled
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Facials, peels, laser and other skin treatments for two weeks
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Retinol, acids and exfoliating products for a few days
Looking after your skin
Unlike some treatments, Profhilo doesn't need massaging – please leave the bumps to settle on their own.
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After 6 hours you can gently wash the area with a mild cleanser
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Use gentle, hydrating skincare
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Wear SPF 30 or higher every day to protect your results
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Drink plenty of water to support skin hydration
Other things to note
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Results build gradually as your skin's hydration and firmness improve
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The usual course is two treatments about four weeks apart
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Maintenance treatments are usually recommended every six months
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Let Nicole know before any dental work, vaccinations or other treatments planned in the two weeks after your appointment
Need Help?
If you have any questions or feel unsure about anything after your treatment, I'm always here to help. Please get in touch if you notice:
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Bumps that haven't settled after a few days
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Swelling, redness or bruising that is getting worse rather than better
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Recurring blisters or cold sores
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Signs of infection, such as a fever, spreading redness, discharge or pain that gets worse
Call 999 or go to A&E straight away if you have any change in your vision, signs of a stroke, sudden breathlessness or chest pain, skin that turns white or pale, or severe or unusual pain soon after treatment.