Profhilo®

The treatment is performed by Jacqui Jones. Jacqui is a Registered General Nurse and non-medical prescriber.

Jacqui holds private indemnity insurance for your protection with Cosmetic Insure and her company is registered under the name of Just Enhance Limited.

Please be assured that in the unlikely event you had any concerns with any part of your journey of aesthetic treatment that you can freely raise this with Jacqui Jones (director Just Enhance Ltd).

Before treatment

• Remember for optimum results you need to make sure you and Jacqui are both available for each of your three treatments.
• On the day of treatment it is best, but not essential, to arrive make up free.
• Please do not drink alcohol 24 hours beforehand.
• You cannot have treatment if you have a history of keloid scarring.
• Do not take blood thinning medications including ibuprofen unless essential 24 hours before your appointment. However do not stop prescribed medication for a cosmetic treatment.
• You need to stay in the clinic 20 mins after your injections the first time you ever have profhilo.
• Please be assured we plan to run to time but occasionally for events out of our control the clinic may run late.

• As a result of the treatment you will have bumps at the injection sites. These bumps are just the product and should be there. Please do not massage or manipulate the treated areas.
• Immediately after treatment there may be slight redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness and an itching sensation in the treated area. These reactions are temporary and generally disappear in a few days. If it continues or if other reactions occur, please contact Jacqui.
• Until the initial swelling and redness have resolved, do not expose the treated area to intense heat (e.g. solarium and sunbathing) or extreme cold. Avoid strenuous exercise and swimming to avoid a risk of infection.
• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours after treatment.
• Apply SPF50 sunscreen.
• Please discuss any further cosmetic procedures with Jacqui.
• Stay hydrated.
• Don’t forget to schedule your next treatment.
• In the event of any problems please call Jacqui immediately.

Profhilo promotes multi level dynamic facial bioremodelling. Remodelling the extra cellular matrix results in increased elasticity and support. This promotes and maintains the viability of fibroblasts, keratinocytes and adipocytes. Basically it restores and maintains cells within the skin to reverse the signs of ageing.

Profhilo is made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring product that can be found in our skin which is responsible for maintaining elasticity. Hyaluronic acid attracts and binds with water in the skin, providing volume and hydration which supports collagen and elastin fibres.

Unlike dermal fillers, Profhilo is pure hyaluronic acid. There are minimal chemical contaminants used in the manufacturing process therefore it is very unlikely you will be allergic to it.

There are certain medical conditions in which this treatment would not be suitable. There are a wide range of alternative cosmetic treatments available. It is possible that an alternative treatment may be more suitable. Please book in for a consultation to discuss your options.

The products are ordered and dispensed from a UK pharmacy. As an extra level of consumer reasurance HA Derma have listed preferred pharmacies as stockists. Jacqui will only buy direct from these pharmacies.

Profhilo does not contain animal products.

In terms of aesthetic products profhilo is relatively new and the safety data reflects that. To date there is nothing reported which is alarming. Jacqui is happy with the data available so far. Often with these products many of the dangerous side effects are due to the actions of the practitioner as opposed to the product. Apart from a few bruises, Jacqui has had no adverse events to date from either the product or the administration.

There is no need to routinely consult your doctor about profhilo treatment. This is a private treatment and therefore in the event of any problems post procedure, NHS treatment should not be the first port of call. We have a duty to use the NHS for genuine health problems not arisen from voluntary cosmetic treatment.

As with all cosmetic treatments, there is a risk of side effects. These could cause pain, bleeding, inflammation or bruising. It is also not unusual to develop bruising around or close to the site of injection. Every care will be taken to ensure that you do not have any side effects, and although minimal you must be informed of the risks. Because of this we advise that you do have your treatment close to an important event.

Jacqui has been a nurse for 18 years and has over seven years’ experience in advanced aesthetics. Educated to masters level, Jacqui has been on basic, advanced and master class courses. Jacqui ensures she attends at least one aesthetics course a year generally in current treatments she is delivering as well as attending courses in new treatments. This ensures that the highest standards are maintained along with cutting edge techniques.

The strictest standards are followed in infection prevention and control. The treatments are carried out in a clean environment. Your practitioner will be wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to protect both parties. Your skin will be cleansed prior to injection. Please do not be afraid to ask your practitioner to wash her hands in front of you.

Jacqui has had this treatment in her face, neck and décolletage (clevage). It stings, the needle insertion is fine, but its the product which stings, some places more than others. It’s over very quickly by the time the next injection has started the previous one has stopped stinging. There is only tenderness after if you get a bruise but other than that forget you have had it done and wait for the magic to happen!

If you absolutely cannot face the treatment without some anaesthetic cream then we will apply some. Please arrive 30 minutes before your appointment for this. The manufacturers (IBSA) ask us to try and avoid using it as the product is so pure they do not want the anaesthetic cream contaminating it.

Absolutely not! Syringes of profhilo are single use only. Aside from the fact that you need all of the product to gain the best results, this is dangerous practice. Changing the needle does not protect from cross contamination. Please avoid any practitioner who offers this service for your own safety.

As above!

Jacqui recommends a loading dose of three syringes. Each one 4 weeks apart. Following this you can enter the maintence programme which is one syringe every 3 - 4 months.

You can have profhilo treatment in your face, neck, hands, arms, stomach, knees and the décolletage. This is safe to do at the same time.

You will be in the clinic around 30 minutes but the actual injection takes no more than 5 minutes.

You will notice the glow at around day 3 post injections- but it takes 12 weeks to reach optimum results.

Profhilo has a unique way of working using innovative technology. Profhilo is injected into the skin where it will stay for three weeks. During this time it is working hard with the cells enabling remodeling. Treatment durations are recommended as above.

Absolutely not - in fact the question should be, am I too young? It is not recommended to start profhilo until the age of 30 but there is no upwards age limit. As we age, skin becomes thinner and elasticity depletes. Hyaluronic acid has extensive hydration properties, so can help to restore lost volume and re-nourish the face.