Profhilo Structura – The Science Behind this New Regenerative Treatment
RECENTLY LAUNCHED IN THE UK, AND NEW TO OUR MARLOW CLINIC, IS PROFHILO STRUCTURA, DEVELOPED BY THE TEAM BEHIND THE INCREDIBLE FACIAL BIOREMODELLING TREATMENT PROFHILO®.
DESIGNED TO BE A COMPLIMENTARY TREATMENT THAT HAS THE VOLUME GIVING RESULTS THAT FILLERS HAS, BUT USING NATURAL, REGENERATIVE MEDICINE. HERE WE LOOK INTO THE SCIENCE BEHIND THIS REVOLUTIONARY NEW TREATMENT, AND HOW IT SITS ALONGSIDE OTHER ANTI-AGING AESTHETICS TREATMENTS.
WHAT IS PROFHILO® STRUCTURA?
Profhilo® Structura is a groundbreaking injectable treatment designed to lift, contour, and rejuvenate the facial profile by targeting superficial fat layers. By regenerating and repositioning these fat layers, Profhilo® Structura counteracts the natural flattening of facial angles and tissue descent that occur over time. The result is a more lifted, naturally contoured profile without obvious projections or the appearance of artificial enhancements.
FACIAL ANATOMY & THE AGING PROCESS
The midface plays a pivotal role in achieving facial harmony and youthful vitality, yet many patients are nervous about the fillers or threads commonly used in this area. Profhilo® Structura is the first injectable treatment to naturally address midface rejuvenation by uniquely restoring facial fat, challenging conventional approaches with transformative, natural-looking results.
By stimulating natural fat regeneration, Profhilo® Structura has the potential to delay or even eliminate the need for traditional fillers with some patients, empowering them to explore more natural approaches to facial rejuvenation.
We age as a result of the changes in the facial skeleton, ligaments, muscles, adipose tissue, and skin. These changes affect the structure of the face at various times through the years. The characteristic signs of aging in facial skin are, in part, associated with age-related alterations (drops) in the subcutaneous adipose tissue of the face.
The movement of fat within compartments, due to gravity, can result in an inferomedial displacement of the overlying skin envelope. This repositioning or shift of fat often leads to increased hollows in the cheeks and to a flattening of facial angles. Consequently, there is a loss of fat volume in the middle and lateral cheek compartments.
WHAT IS THE SCIENCE BEHIND PROFHILO® STRUCTURA?
Profhilo® Structura is uniquely formulated to work harmoniously with superficial fat tissue. Developed using patented NAHYCO® technology, stabilising a distinct complex of 45mg high and 45mg low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid, totalling 90mg hyaluronic acid compared to 64mg in Profhilo and 20-25mg in dermal fillers.
The thermal stabilisation process removes the need for the chemical cross-linkers that are commonly required in other hyaluronic acid formulations and fillers, ensuring a purer more natural product. Once injected, Profhilo® Structura activates ageing adipose fat cell receptors, subtly and safely encouraging them to mimic the behaviour of their youth.
HOW DO PROFHILO® AND PROFHILO® STRUCTURA DIFFER?
Profhilo® and Profhilo® Structura offer distinct rheological properties and benefits. Profhilo® is injected into the dermis, where it is clinically proven to restore tissue without adding volume. It activates dormant fibroblast tissue to regenerate collagen and elastin, visibly improving skin firmness, texture, and hydration. Conversely, Profhilo® Structura is designed for deeper structural remodeling and is injected into the subcutaneous layers.
It is clinically proven to reposition and regenerate the dynamic superficial fat pads located beneath the skin and connective tissue, above the muscle and deep fat layers. Its advanced compatibility with fat cells helps counteract the natural flattening of facial angles and tissue descent over time, resulting in a more lifted, contoured, and rejuvenated facial profile. Both treatments provide unique benefits tailored to different skin concerns and treatment areas, ensuring a comprehensive approach to skin rejuvenation and anti-aging.
HOW DOES PROFHILO® STRUCTURA DIFFER FROM DERMAL FILLERS?
Profhilo® Structura represents a unique category of advanced injectable treatments that specifically target and restore facial fat for natural, restorative and regenerative solution. Unlike fillers that offer mechanical lifting and volumising effects, Profhilo® Structura adopts a restorative approach that the body recognizes, controlling inflammation and providing subtle repositioning without triggering a foreign body effect. Unlike skin boosters, which are injected into the upper layers of the skin to enhance radiance with less concentrated hyaluronic acid, Profhilo® Structura specifically targets the midface superficial fat. This tissue layer requires a treatment that is both biocompatible and bioavailable with its unique cellular function and ageing process.
WHAT RESULTS CAN PATIENTS EXPECT FROM PROFHILO® STRUCTURA TREATMENTS?
Profhilo® Structura is clinically proven to restore superficial fat to its original position, effectively tackling age-related concerns like pronounced facial hollows, skin laxity, and the development of a squarer facial shape resulting from midface fat loss. 95% of patients noticed lasting enhancements in the mid-face area after the first treatment. This improvement was sustained three months later, highlighting the lasting benefits of Profhilo® Structura. Profhilo® Structura is a natural and regenerative option for those desiring subtle enhancements without drastically altering their appearance.
If you would like to discuss Profhilo® Structura with one of our trained nurse practitioners, why not book in for a consultation by calling us on 01628 308060, emailing hello@springwellclinic.co.uk or book online here.