The Radiance Edit
Profhilo
Hydration, Redefined
Profhilo represents a new generation of injectable hydration, a hybrid of two HA chains that spreads through the skin like liquid silk, improving elasticity, firmness, and luminosity. It improves the quality of your skin from within, rather than adding volume or changing your shape. It is one of the most popular treatments at the clinic, and Dr Vix Manning recommends it for anyone wanting improved tone, hydration and elasticity.
How it works
Profhilo is injected at just a few precise points across the treatment area. Because it spreads evenly through the skin rather than staying in one place, it stimulates collagen and elastin production over a broad area while binding water into the skin for lasting hydration. The result is firmer, better hydrated skin, not a change in volume or shape.
Who it is for
Profhilo suits anyone from their late twenties onwards who is noticing early skin laxity, crepiness, dehydration or loss of elasticity, particularly on the lower face, neck, décolletage or hands. It is a great first step before more structural treatments. It is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you are expecting a volumising effect, as that is not what Profhilo is designed to do.
What to expect
The standard course is three sessions, four weeks apart, each taking around 30 minutes. You may notice an immediate hydration boost, with the full effect developing over the following weeks. After your initial course, a single maintenance treatment every 4 months keeps your results topped up.
Dr Vix Manning's approach
Dr Vix Manning sees skin quality as the foundation of any good aesthetic result, and uses Profhilo both as a standalone treatment and to prepare the skin before more structural work such as biostimulators or thread lifting. Her technique is precise and conservative, focused on real improvements in skin health rather than a quick fix.
Frequently asked questions
Is Profhilo the same as dermal filler?
No. It does not add volume or contour the face. It works by improving the skin itself, enhancing hydration, tone and elasticity.
How many sessions will I need?
The standard course is three sessions, four weeks apart. After that, a single maintenance treatment every 4 months keeps your results topped up.
Does Profhilo hurt?
Most people find it comfortable, with only a few injection points needed. Mild, temporary swelling or small bumps are normal and settle within a day or two.
Can Profhilo be combined with other treatments?
Yes, it is often used alongside or ahead of other treatments, and Dr Vix Manning will advise on the best sequence for your goals.
Will Profhilo make me look overfilled?
No. It does not add volume, so the result is natural and refreshed rather than fuller.