Profhilo for Neck & Décolletage Rejuvenation
THE SUMMER HEAT IS FAST APPROACHING, AND WE SHOULD ALL BE ABLE TO ENJOY OUR TIME IN THE SUN! THIS TIME OF YEAR DOES TAKE ITS TOLL ON OUR SKIN HOWEVER, AND WE OFTEN OVERLOOK OUR NECK AND DÉCOLLETAGE, FAILING TO PROTECT THE SKIN ADEQUATELY, CAUSING THE SKIN TO APPEAR LAX, CRÊPEY AND DEHYDRATED.
THE CHANGE IS DUE TO AN INCREASED LOSS IN ELASTICITY AND HYDRATION, AND SUBSTANCES SUCH AS COLLAGEN, ELASTIN AND HYALURONIC ACID, A PROCESS THAT COMES WITH AGING SKIN.
Profhilo is a great solution to help reverse this process – it won’t protect your skin from the sun, so you need to use a good SPF, but it replaces the lost hyaluronic acid beneath the outer layers of the skin, naturally encouraging the formation of collagen and elastin.
WHAT IS PROFHILO?
Profhilo® is an injectable treatment designed for skin rejuvenation and bio-regeneration. By replenishing lost hyaluronic acid (HA), which can be depleted due to sun exposure and dehydrated skin during the hotter months and the natural aging process, Profhilo® stimulates the body’s own HA production. Profhilo® can be administered all over the face and body, but for the sake of this blog, we will look specifically at the neck and décolletage.
Profhilo® is highly effective at addressing sun damage-related concerns such as sagging, crepey skin, dehydration and horizontal lines in the neck and décolletage. Unlike dermal fillers, which act as just that, a filler, often plumping up the area of treatment, Profhilo® operates at a cellular level, working with the body’s natural processes encouraging increased collagen production, leaving you with tighter, more youthful looking skin.
WHY IS PROFHILO GOOD TO USE ON THE NECK?
The skin comprises three primary layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutis. Within the dermis lie essential components such as collagen, elastin, and other supportive fibers, contributing to the skin’s structural integrity and youthful appearance.
Exposure to UV radiation can profoundly affect the skin by penetrating the dermis and triggering the production of abnormal elastin, leading to the formation of wrinkles. Additionally, environmental pollutants and unhealthy habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption exacerbate skin damage.
Consequently, there’s a growing need to address sagging, rejuvenate, and tighten the skin on the neck, particularly as we age. The neck, often neglected in skincare routines, demands attention, given its vulnerability to premature aging—it’s naturally three times thinner than facial skin.
Furthermore, the neck and décolletage are prone to conditions like Poikiloderma, characterized by a rougher texture resulting from elastosis, the abnormal formation of elastin fibers. This can lead to thicker, wrinkled, and sagging skin, even contributing to the development of a “turkey neck” appearance in aging women.
Profhilo® is a rescue treatment for the aging skin on the neck and décolletage, fixing the skin from beneath for complete youthful rejuvenation.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM PROFHILO® TREATMENT AT THE SPRINGWELL CLINIC IN MARLOW?
Your nurse practitioner will discuss any concerns you have, and with a numbing cream applied, the Profhilo® injections are carefully mapped on the face with bio-aesthetic points (BAP), each pre-filled syringe is carefully injected deeply into the dermis. The injection points support progressive diffusion across the sections of the neck and décolletage. This method includes a total of 10 injections, which are spread evenly across the neck and can be administered within a few minutes, so you can fit it in your lunch hour!
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS OF PROFHILO®?
Like any injectable procedure, minor side effects may occur with a Profhilo® treatment targeting the neck or décolletage. These can include slight bruising, tenderness, and minor swelling. In rare instances, allergic reactions, infections, or nerve damage may occur. Nonetheless, Profhilo® boasts high biocompatibility and requires fewer injection points compared to many other skin rejuvenation treatments, resulting in minimal side effects and downtime.
WHEN CAN I EXPECT TO SEE RESULTS FROM PROFHILO® TREATMENT?
Results are usually seen after two treatment sessions, with a one month interval between them. An increase in firmness, elasticity and an overall improved quality of the skin is seen after the two treatments. Over the months that follow, you can expect your skin to gradually appear more youthful, smoother, and radiant, with reduced visibility of fine lines and wrinkles. These results typically endure for 6 – 12 months before requiring another treatment session, this depends on the amount of correction required.
Regardless of weather conditions, maintaining a diligent skincare regimen on all exposed skin areas is crucial to sustaining a healthy complexion and prolonging the effects of your Profhilo® treatment. Consistently using a high SPF sunscreen throughout the year, alongside prudent sun exposure practices, can extend the duration of visible results and contribute to the long-term youthfulness of your skin.
CAN I HAVE A PROFHILO® TREATMENT FOR SUN-DAMAGED SKIN ON THE NECK AND DÉCOLLETAGE AT THE SPRINGWELL CLINIC IN MARLOW?
Yes! We will request that you attend a pre-treatment consultation, you can book this online here. Your nurse practitioner will assess your skin quality and discuss your concerns. It’s important that she understands your motivation for wanting the treatment, before treating you, so she can really target the problem with an effective solution and this well may be Profhilo® if you have sun-damaged, dehydrated skin.
We offer a range of anti-aging treatments at our skin treatment clinic in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, book your consultation online here, alternatively, if you prefer to chat, we’d love to hear from you! Give us a call on 01628 308060, or email us at hello@springwellclinic.co.uk.