To prepare for your Profhilo treatment, certain precautions are recommended to optimise the experience and minimise potential side effects. For 24 hours before treatment, avoid alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen, and other blood-thinning medications or supplements like St. John's Wort, fish oils, Ginkgo Biloba, Vitamins C and E (unless medically necessary). Please arrive for your appointment makeup-free and avoid any active skin infections such as cold sores. If you experience any illness or begin new medications beforehand, consult the clinic to discuss if rescheduling is necessary.

Profhilo treatment involves a series of injections with a very fine needle at specific points on the face and neck. The number of injection sites will vary depending on your individual needs. The injections themselves are relatively quick, and most patients tolerate the procedure well. Following the treatment, you may experience mild swelling, redness, or tenderness at the injection sites, which typically subside within a few days. While some improvement may be visible immediately, Profhilo's full effects develop gradually over a course of about a month as your body produces new collagen and elastin.

In the following 48 hours after treatment, or until any swelling disappears, it's advisable to avoid strenuous exercise and excessive sun exposure. To minimize the risk of infection, makeup should be avoided on the injected areas for 24 hours. If makeup is essential, medical-grade foundations like Et al. are recommended as they can aid healing. Additionally, for 5 days following treatment, refrain from firm rubbing of the treated area. Lastly, avoid taking aspirin, St. John's Wort, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen for a few days post-treatment. However, if you require these medications for a medical reason, consult your doctor before stopping them.