Skin treatment
Profhilo in Chelsea, London
Profhilo is an injectable that improves skin tone, texture and elasticity. It hydrates the skin rather than filling it.
Treatment information from
Dr Sultan Hussein, MRCS, member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
- From
- £861
- In the chair
- 15-30minutes
- Recovery
- 48hours at most
- Anaesthetic
- Numbingcream, mild discomfort
- Treated by Dr Sultan
- He carries out every procedure himself.
- 8 Hollywood Road
- One consulting room in Chelsea, London SW10.
- Consultation £150
- A full assessment and a written plan before anything is booked.
What Profhilo does
It is placed at set points across the face and spreads through the tissue.
It is often described as liquid skincare because it changes skin quality rather than shape.
Is Profhilo right for you?
Profhilo does not fill and does not change your shape. It goes after skin quality: how the skin sits, not where it sits.
It usually suits
- Skin that looks dull, dry or crepey
- You want better skin without looking treated
- Neck, chest or hands as well as the face
- You are happy with two appointments a month apart
It is the wrong treatment if
- You want volume replaced or a feature changed
- You want it done in one appointment
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
What to expect
- 01Before you arrive
- Stop acids, retinol, vitamin C and scrubs a week beforehand.
- 02The consultation
- He takes off any make-up himself, goes through your history and photographs the area.
- 03Numbing
- Numbing cream may go on the whole area for 30 to 45 minutes.
- 04The injections
- Injected deep into the skin at set points on the face, five on each side.
- 05Straight after
- Small raised areas at each of the ten points. Most people carry on with their day.
- 06A second session
- Repeated four weeks later. Profhilo is designed as two.
- Do not touch or massage the treated area. Pressing on it can move the product.
- Keep the area clean and dry for 24 hours. Lukewarm water, air dry, no towel.
- No make-up over the injection points for 12 hours.
- No retinol, vitamin C or acids for 24 hours.
- No sauna, hot bath or jacuzzi for 24 hours.
- No exercise or anything that makes you sweat for 24 hours.
- Stay out of direct sun for 24 hours, then use a broad spectrum SPF 50 with 5 star UVA protection.
A summary. Dr Sultan emails a full written aftercare sheet after your procedure.
- Same day
- Ten small raised areas. Nothing else.
- 12 to 48 hours
- The raised areas have gone.
- 4 weeks
- Second session.
- 7 days after the second session
- The change is visible.
- 6 months
- Time to repeat it.
What Profhilo is used for
- Lines and wrinkles
- Lines that appear when you move and lines that are there when your face is still are two different problems, and they need two different treatments.
- Dull and dehydrated skin
- Skin quality is its own problem. Nothing about your shape needs to change for skin to look better than it does.
- Ageing hands
- Hands give age away faster than faces do, and they are treated far less often. Usually both volume and skin quality are involved.
Treatments that work with Profhilo
- polynucleotides
- The other skin quality injectable he uses, aimed at repair.
- skin boosters
- Hydration rather than the bio-remodelling Profhilo does.
- dermal fillers
- For volume, which Profhilo deliberately does not add.
Please read This page describes Profhilo in general terms. It is not medical advice and it is not a diagnosis. Whether Profhilo is right for you can only be decided by Dr Sultan after he has examined you. Every procedure carries risks, and he goes through the ones relevant to you at your consultation. If you are unwell, or you are under the care of another doctor, tell him before you book.
Common questions
Is Profhilo a filler?
No. It does not add volume or change shape. It improves the quality of the skin.
How many Profhilo treatments do I need?
It is normally given as two sessions a month apart, then maintained.
How much is a consultation?
A consultation is £150. It covers a full assessment and a written treatment plan.
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Your first visit
Three steps
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Consultation, £150
He assesses you and writes a plan. Book it even if you are undecided.
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Your price
Guide fees are published. The exact fee comes after he has seen you.
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Treatment
About an hour, awake, under local anaesthetic.
8 Hollywood Road
Chelsea, London
- +44 7503 126644
- Telephone
- 07456 935887
- info@drsultan.co.uk