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Profhilo® Treatment in Dubai

Hydration. Elasticity. Skin Quality.

Profhilo® is an injectable treatment based on a high concentration of stabilised hyaluronic acid, designed to improve the quality of the skin rather than reshape facial features.

  • Deep hydration
  • Improved elasticity
  • Radiance & glow
  • Overall skin quality
The five injection points of the treatment marked on a cheek
  • Treatment time30 min
  • Downtime1–3 days
  • AnaesthesiaUsually none
  • ResultsProgressive
  • CourseIndividual
  • AreasFace, Neck, Décolleté

Treatment at a Glance

Treatment Time
Approximately 30 minutes
Anaesthesia
Usually not required; topical anaesthesia may be considered
Downtime
Usually minimal, approximately 1–3 days
Treatment Course
Individually prescribed
Common Treatment Areas
Face, neck and selected areas following medical assessment
Results
Progressive
Primary Goal
Hydration, elasticity and skin quality — not facial volumisation

What Is Profhilo®?

Profhilo® is an injectable hyaluronic acid treatment developed for bio-remodelling of the skin.

Hyaluronic acid is naturally present within the skin and plays an important role in hydration and tissue quality.

With ageing, the skin gradually undergoes changes in hydration, elasticity, collagen and elastin organisation.

Profhilo® is designed to work within this environment to support:

Hydration → Elasticity → Firmness → Skin Quality

Rather than filling an individual wrinkle or creating projection in a specific facial area, Profhilo® is used to improve the overall condition and appearance of the skin.

Profhilo® vs Dermal Fillers

Profhilo®

Skin Bio-Remodelling

  • Improves hydration
  • Enhances elasticity & firmness
  • Improves overall skin quality
  • Does not add volume
  • Does not change facial contours

Dermal Fillers

Volume & Structure

  • Adds volume
  • Restores contours
  • Shapes facial features
  • Used for lips, cheeks, chin, jawline & more
  • Deeper injections
  • Who Is It For?

    • Dehydrated or dull skin
    • Reduced elasticity
    • Early skin laxity
    • Fine lines & crepey texture
    • Loss of firmness
    • Preventive anti-ageing
  • Key Benefits

    • Deep hydration
    • Improved elasticity
    • Firmer skin
    • Radiance & glow
    • Overall skin quality

What Happens During Treatment?

  1. Consultation

    We assess your skin, concerns and goals.

  2. Preparation

    The skin is cleansed and prepared.

  3. Injections

    Profhilo® is injected into 5 BAP® points on each side of the face.

  4. Aftercare

    Post-treatment care instructions are provided.

Downtime & Recovery

  1. Immediately
    • Small bumps, redness or swelling may occur.
  2. 24-48 Hours
    • Bumps settle. Mild redness may remain.
  3. 2–3 Days
    • Skin returns to normal appearance for most.

Possible Side Effects & Considerations

Temporary injection-related reactions may include: Redness • Swelling • Tenderness • Bruising • Small Injection Marks • Temporary Raised Injection Points

These reactions generally settle progressively.

Other adverse effects are possible with injectable procedures.

Appropriate medical assessment, anatomical knowledge, injection technique and patient selection are important.

Medical history, medications, allergies, active skin conditions and previous injectable treatments should be reviewed before treatment.

Read more about Profhilo®

Profhilo® is an injectable treatment based on a high concentration of stabilised hyaluronic acid, designed to improve the quality of the skin rather than reshape facial features.

Unlike traditional dermal fillers, Profhilo® is not primarily used to add volume or contour the face. It is injected at specific points and distributes within the tissue, supporting hydration and improvement in skin quality.

At Pearl Skin Polyclinic Dubai, Profhilo® may be incorporated into personalised programmes for dehydration, reduced elasticity, early skin laxity and age-related deterioration in skin quality.

The primary goal is hydration, elasticity and skin quality — not facial volumisation.

How Does Profhilo® Work?

Profhilo® contains stabilised hyaluronic acid that is injected into selected anatomical points.

After injection, the product spreads within the tissue rather than remaining as a traditional volumising implant.

The treatment provides a strong hydrating effect and is designed to support biological processes involved in extracellular matrix remodelling and skin quality.

Over time, patients may notice improvement in the appearance of hydration, elasticity, firmness and fine skin crepiness.

The result should remain subtle and natural because the objective is not to change facial anatomy.

What Can Profhilo® Improve?

Profhilo® may be considered for: Dehydrated Skin • Reduced Skin Elasticity • Early Skin Laxity • Fine Superficial Lines • Crepey Skin Texture • Dull or Tired-Looking Skin • Loss of Firmness • Age-Related Decline in Skin Quality • Preventive Anti-Ageing Programmes

It can be particularly useful when a patient feels that their skin has become less firm or hydrated but does not require additional facial volume.

Which Areas Can Be Treated?

FACE

Profhilo® is commonly used to improve overall facial skin quality, hydration and elasticity.

NECK

The neck is particularly prone to dehydration, fine lines and loss of elasticity and may be treated when clinically appropriate.

OTHER AREAS

Selected areas may also be considered following medical assessment and according to the patient's individual indication.

Treatment areas and injection technique are determined by the physician.

Profhilo® vs Dermal Fillers

Although both treatments contain hyaluronic acid, they are used for different purposes.

  • PROFHILO®Skin Quality & Bio-Remodelling Hydration • Elasticity • Firmness • Fine Crepey Texture • Natural Skin Improvement Profhilo® does not primarily create facial projection or reshape facial contours.
  • DERMAL FILLERS
    • Volume & Structural Correction Volume Restoration
    • Facial Support
    • Correction of Selected Folds
    • Facial Contouring
    • Lips
    • Cheeks
    • Chin
    • Jawline

The question is therefore not which product is “better.” They treat different components of facial ageing.

Profhilo® vs Mesotherapy / Skin Boosters

Both approaches can be used to improve skin quality, but they are not identical treatments.

Skin boosters and mesotherapy protocols may focus predominantly on hydration, radiance and superficial skin revitalisation.

Profhilo® is positioned as an injectable bio-remodelling treatment, with particular focus on hydration combined with improvement in elasticity and firmness.

The most appropriate option depends on: Skin Quality • Degree of Dehydration • Elasticity • Laxity • Age-Related Changes • Treatment Goals

Who Is Profhilo® For?

Profhilo® may be considered for patients who: Notice Reduced Skin Firmness • Have Dehydrated Skin • Are Beginning to See Early Skin Laxity • Notice Fine Crepey Texture • Want to Improve Skin Quality Without Adding Volume • Prefer a Subtle, Natural-Looking Approach • Want to Incorporate Skin-Quality Treatment Into an Anti-Ageing Programme

A medical consultation is required to determine whether Profhilo® is the appropriate treatment.

What Happens During the Treatment?

  1. Consultation & Skin Assessment

    The physician evaluates skin quality, hydration, elasticity, laxity, facial anatomy, medical history and treatment goals.

  2. Skin Preparation

    The treatment area is cleansed and prepared according to medical protocol.

  3. Profhilo® Injections

    The product is administered into selected anatomical injection points using the appropriate technique.

  4. Aftercare

    Post-treatment recommendations are provided according to the treatment area and individual skin response.

The procedure usually takes approximately 30 minutes.

Recovery & Downtime

  1. Immediately After Treatment
    • Small raised bumps may be visible at the injection points.
    • Patients may also experience: Mild Redness • Localised Swelling • Tenderness • Small Injection Marks • Occasional Bruising
    • These reactions are usually temporary.
  2. First 24 Hours
    • The small injection-point elevations generally begin to settle as the product distributes within the tissue.
    • Temporary redness, tenderness or mild swelling may remain.
    • Patients should avoid unnecessary touching, rubbing or pressure on the treated area.
  3. Following Days
    • For many patients, visible injection-related reactions settle progressively within the first few days.
    • Small bruises may remain longer.
    • Individual recovery varies according to the treatment area, injection technique and individual response.

Profhilo® generally involves minimal downtime. Profhilo® is generally associated with minimal downtime, but temporary injection-related reactions are normal.

Profhilo® Aftercare

Patients may be advised to temporarily avoid: Intense Exercise • Sauna • Steam Rooms • Excessive Heat • Swimming • Aggressive Skincare • Pressure or Massage of Treated Areas

Strong acids, retinoids or aggressive exfoliation may need to be temporarily paused.

Appropriate sun protection should be maintained.

Do not massage or manipulate the injection points unless specifically instructed by your doctor.

When Will I See Profhilo® Results?

Profhilo® results are progressive rather than immediate.

Some patients may notice early improvement in hydration and skin appearance following treatment.

Changes in elasticity, firmness, fine crepiness and overall skin quality develop progressively.

The timing and degree of improvement vary according to: Age • Baseline Skin Quality • Hydration • Elasticity • Degree of Laxity • Treatment Area • Number of Sessions • Individual Biological Response

The objective is gradual improvement in skin quality — not an immediate change in facial shape.

How Many Profhilo® Sessions Will I Need?

There is no universal treatment course appropriate for every patient.

The recommended protocol depends on: Skin Condition • Age • Degree of Dehydration • Elasticity • Skin Laxity • Treatment Area • Previous Treatments • Individual Response

A course of treatment may be recommended according to medical assessment and the appropriate product protocol.

Maintenance treatment may also be considered according to individual skin condition and treatment goals.

Profhilo® for Dehydrated Skin

Skin dehydration can make the skin appear: Dull • Tight • Less Supple • Rough • Tired-Looking • More Textured

Profhilo® contains a high concentration of stabilised hyaluronic acid and may be considered when improving hydration and overall skin quality is an important objective.

However, persistent dehydration may also be influenced by: Skin-Barrier Function • Skincare • Climate • UV Exposure • Lifestyle

Injectable treatment should therefore form part of an appropriate skin-quality strategy.

Profhilo® for Skin Firmness & Elasticity

With ageing, changes occur in collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid and other components of the extracellular matrix.

Patients may notice that the skin feels: Less Firm • Less Elastic • Thinner • Less Resilient • More Crepey

Profhilo® may be considered when these early skin-quality changes are the primary concern.

It should not be confused with a surgical lifting procedure or a treatment intended to correct significant tissue descent.

Profhilo® for Early Skin Laxity

Early laxity can develop as the biological quality and elasticity of the skin change.

Profhilo® may support improvement in the appearance of mild or early skin laxity when reduced skin quality is an important component.

However, skin laxity can also result from: Structural Ageing • Volume Loss • Ligament Changes • Subcutaneous Tissue Changes • Significant Tissue Descent

More advanced laxity may require a different treatment strategy.

We distinguish between skin-quality changes and structural facial ageing.

Profhilo® for Fine Lines & Crepey Skin

Fine lines and crepey texture may be influenced by: Dehydration • Reduced Elasticity • Collagen Changes • Photodamage • Skin Thickness • Ageing

Profhilo® may be considered when hydration and skin quality contribute to these changes.

Dynamic wrinkles caused predominantly by muscle activity may require botulinum toxin.

Deeper folds caused by structural changes or volume loss may require another approach.

Profhilo® for the Face

Profhilo® may be used when the overall facial skin shows: Dehydration • Reduced Elasticity • Early Laxity • Fine Crepiness • Reduced Firmness • Dullness • Age-Related Skin-Quality Changes

The treatment is designed to improve the condition of the skin without creating significant facial projection.

Profhilo® for the Neck

The neck is particularly prone to visible age-related changes because the skin is relatively thin and frequently exposed to environmental factors.

Common concerns include: Fine Lines • Crepey Texture • Dehydration • Reduced Elasticity • Loss of Firmness

Profhilo® may be considered for selected neck concerns following medical assessment.

Significant skin excess or structural neck ageing may require a different treatment strategy.

Profhilo® vs Filorga NCTF® 135 HA

Both treatments can be used within skin-quality programmes, but they have different formulations and treatment concepts.

Profhilo® uses stabilised hyaluronic acid and follows an injectable bio-remodelling approach focused on hydration, elasticity and skin quality.

NCTF® 135 HA combines hyaluronic acid with a revitalising complex and is commonly administered through multiple superficial injections within mesotherapy-style protocols.

The choice depends on: Skin Condition • Hydration • Elasticity • Treatment Area • Age-Related Changes • Desired Treatment Strategy

Neither treatment is automatically better.

Profhilo® vs Jalupro®

Profhilo® and Jalupro® can both be considered when skin quality is the primary concern.

Profhilo® is based on stabilised hyaluronic acid and is designed for injectable bio-remodelling.

Jalupro® formulations combine hyaluronic acid with amino acids and include different products for different treatment indications.

Treatment selection depends on the patient's skin condition, anatomy and clinical goal.

Profhilo® vs Sculptra®

Profhilo® and Sculptra® address different components of ageing.

Profhilo® primarily focuses on: Hydration • Elasticity • Skin Firmness • Skin Quality • Bio-Remodelling

Sculptra® contains poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) and is primarily used for progressive collagen stimulation and deeper structural tissue support.

A patient with dehydrated, crepey skin may therefore require a different treatment from someone with significant age-related loss of facial support.

Profhilo® vs Dermal Fillers

Although both may contain hyaluronic acid, their treatment objectives are different.

  • PROFHILO®
    • Hydration
    • Elasticity
    • Firmness
    • Skin Quality
    • Bio-Remodelling
  • DERMAL FILLERS
    • Volume
    • Projection
    • Facial Contouring
    • Structural Support
    • Correction of Selected Folds

Profhilo® should not be used as a substitute for filler when true structural volume loss is the primary problem. Likewise, filler should not automatically be added when the primary concern is simply poor skin quality.

Profhilo® vs Morpheus8

Profhilo® is an injectable hyaluronic acid bio-remodelling treatment.

Morpheus8 combines microneedles with radiofrequency energy to create controlled fractional tissue remodelling.

Morpheus8 may be more appropriate when the primary concern involves:

More Significant Skin Laxity • Acne Scars • Deeper Texture Changes • Tissue Remodelling

Profhilo® may be considered when the priority is: Hydration • Elasticity • Fine Crepiness • Early Laxity • Overall Skin Quality

Who Is Profhilo® For?

Profhilo® may be considered for selected adults concerned about:

  • Dehydrated Skinwhen improved hydration is a treatment priority.
  • Reduced Elasticitywhen the skin has become less resilient.
  • Loss of Firmnessselected early age-related changes in skin quality.
  • Early Skin Laxitywhen skin quality rather than significant structural descent is the dominant concern.
  • Fine Lines & Crepey Texturewhen dehydration and elasticity contribute.
  • Dull or Tired-Looking Skinwhen overall skin quality has declined.
  • Natural-Looking Rejuvenationfor patients who want to improve their skin without adding significant facial volume.
  • Preventive Anti-Ageingas part of an individually selected skin-quality programme.

Can Profhilo® Be Combined with Other Treatments?

Depending on the patient's concerns, the treatment plan may include: BOTOX® / Dysport® • Dermal Fillers • Sculptra® • Jalupro® • NCTF® 135 HA • Morpheus8 • BBL HEROic™ • HELEO4™

Each treatment addresses a different component of skin or facial ageing.

They are not necessarily performed during the same appointment.

The sequence and timing should be planned individually.

When Profhilo® May Not Be the Right Treatment

Another treatment may be more appropriate when the primary problem is: Significant Facial Volume Loss • Need for Facial Contouring • Deep Structural Folds • Dynamic Wrinkles • Significant Skin Laxity • Deep Acne Scars • Pigmentation • Vascular Redness

Correct treatment begins with determining whether the concern originates primarily from: Skin Quality • Hydration • Volume • Muscle Activity • Pigmentation • Vascularity • Structural Ageing

Possible Side Effects & Considerations

Temporary injection-related reactions may include: Redness • Swelling • Tenderness • Bruising • Small Injection Marks • Temporary Raised Injection Points

These reactions generally settle progressively.

Other adverse effects are possible with injectable procedures.

Appropriate medical assessment, anatomical knowledge, injection technique and patient selection are important.

Medical history, medications, allergies, active skin conditions and previous injectable treatments should be reviewed before treatment.

Profhilo® Consultation in Dubai

At Pearl Skin Polyclinic in Dubai, Profhilo® treatment begins with determining whether the patient's concern is primarily related to skin quality rather than facial volume or structural change.

We assess hydration, elasticity, firmness, degree of skin laxity, facial anatomy and previous aesthetic treatments.

Profhilo® may be recommended when an injectable hyaluronic acid bio-remodelling approach corresponds to the patient's skin condition and treatment goals.

For patients with significant structural volume loss, advanced laxity, dynamic wrinkles or another dominant concern, a different treatment may be more appropriate.

The goal is progressive improvement in hydration, elasticity, firmness and overall skin quality without creating unnecessary facial volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

Profhilo® is an injectable hyaluronic acid treatment developed for bio-remodelling of the skin. Hyaluronic acid is naturally present within the skin and plays an important role in hydration and tissue quality. With ageing, the skin gradually undergoes changes in hydration, elasticity, collagen and elastin organisation. Profhilo® is designed to work within this environment to support: Hydration → Elasticity → Firmness → Skin Quality Rather than filling an individual wrinkle or creating projection in a specific facial area, Profhilo® is used to improve the overall condition and appearance of the skin.

There is no universal treatment course appropriate for every patient. The recommended protocol depends on: Skin Condition • Age • Degree of Dehydration • Elasticity • Skin Laxity • Treatment Area • Previous Treatments • Individual Response A course of treatment may be recommended according to medical assessment and the appropriate product protocol. Maintenance treatment may also be considered according to individual skin condition and treatment goals.

Profhilo® results are progressive rather than immediate. Some patients may notice early improvement in hydration and skin appearance following treatment. Changes in elasticity, firmness, fine crepiness and overall skin quality develop progressively. The timing and degree of improvement vary according to: Age • Baseline Skin Quality • Hydration • Elasticity • Degree of Laxity • Treatment Area • Number of Sessions • Individual Biological Response The objective is gradual improvement in skin quality — not an immediate change in facial shape.

Depending on the patient's concerns, the treatment plan may include: BOTOX® / Dysport® • Dermal Fillers • Sculptra® • Jalupro® • NCTF® 135 HA • Morpheus8 • BBL HEROic™ • HELEO4™ Each treatment addresses a different component of skin or facial ageing. They are not necessarily performed during the same appointment. The sequence and timing should be planned individually.

Healthier, Firmer, Naturally Revitalised Skin

Book a personalised consultation with our medical team to see if Profhilo® is right for you.

Paulina assistant
Medical Aesthetics · Dubai