Are Profhilo and fillers the same thing? In the quest to remain youthful and radiant, an increasing number of people are turning to injectable procedures to reverse indications of ageing, with Profhilo and fillers being two popular options. Despite their similarities, however, the two anti-ageing treatments are extremely different. So, let us break them out.

What is Profhilo?

The ‘acceptable injectable’ is Profhilo. It is the new injectable on the market that tackles dullness and all of the other things that come with ageing, such as lines and wrinkles, skin laxity, and loss of fullness (sigh). And, as with other fillers, hyaluronic acid is the major ingredient here, being injected into 10 various areas of the face (5 on each side).

When it comes to hydrating your skin, hyaluronic acid has unrivalled moisturising characteristics. With just one gramme holding up to 6 litres of water, it’s difficult to think of a better way to give your skin a hydration boost. Over time, the treatment also increases collagen and elastin, two important components of bouncy, plump skin. So, Profhilo results in rejuvenated, repaired, stimulated, and hydrated skin—yes, yes, and yes!

What exactly are fillers?

Even if you don’t know what fillers are, the term is quite self-explanatory. So, rather than boring you with a long description, I’ll keep it brief.

Essentially, hyaluronic acid (HA), a gel-like substance found naturally in human skin, is injected into various regions of the face to reduce wrinkles, shape portions of the face, and adjust features such as the nose and lips. It should be noted that hyaluronic acid is not used in all dermal fillers, but it is the most popular.

What is the difference between Profhilo and fillers?

The hyaluronic acid (HA) used in dermal filler injections is thicker and more viscous than Profhilo injections, which are runny. And, unlike the extremely concentrated and purified hyaluronic acid (HA) used in Profhilo, the hyaluronic acid (HA) found in fillers is mixed with other substances. So, while hyaluronic acid is the star of both injectables, the hyaluronic acid (HA) employed in each is rather different.

Once the hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are applied, the hyaluronic acid (HA) mostly stays in the area where it was injected (which is a good thing because otherwise we could end up with questionable results!). However, this is the polar opposite of how Profhilo works. After the Profhilo injections have administered their ten shoots of hydration, the hyaluronic acid (HA) begins to diffuse beneath the skin, spreading its moisturising magic throughout the entire face which brings me to my next point.

Only certain parts of the face are targeted during a dermal filler treatment, such as the cheeks, deep creases, and lips. And, while you can return for additional filler treatments, only one area is treated at a time. Profhilo therapy, on the other hand, is not limited to a specific site. Profhilo truly plumps, renews, and tightens the entire face.

While dermal fillers are used to enhance the form of facial features (say goodbye to a bumpy nose and hello to full lips), they are also used to replenish lost volume as a result of ageing, and contour the face, Profhilo has no role in volumizing or restructuring the face. So, what is the purpose of Profhilo? Consider the following scenario: Profhilo is like taking an extremely moisturising moisturiser and injecting it into your skin instead of slathering it on top of it, helping to make it soft and hydrated from the inside out. As a result, it gives intense moisturization and regeneration to your skin, which is why it’s also known as injectable skincare. What’s not to appreciate about that?

Both Dermal Fillers and Profhilo are wonderful treatment alternatives; however, you should contact a dermatologist, Dr. Lakshmi Sowjanya, to determine which is best for you. If you are interested in booking a Profhilo or dermal filler consultation to rejuvenate your appearance, call Avni Aesthetics at +91 9339234567.