Profhilo Structura: the treatment to redefine facial volumes
Time doesn't just change the surface of the skin. It acts more deeply, progressively altering the distribution of tissues, the definition of the jawline, and the support of the malar region. The face can appear less firm, sometimes more hollowed, sometimes more relaxed.
Profhilo Structura is the aesthetic medicine treatment designed to accompany these changes with a sophisticated, natural, and respectful approach to individual facial features. It doesn't transform the face, but enhances its structure, helping to rediscover a more harmonious, fresh and supported perception.
What is Profhilo Structura
Profhilo Structura is an injectable formulation based on ultrapure hyaluronic acid, developed by IBSA and characterised by a high concentration of hyaluronic acid: 64 mg/2 ml.
The formulation combines high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid through a patented thermal technology based on cooperative hybrid complexes. The process does not involve the use of chemical cross-linking agents, such as BDDE.
Unlike traditional fillers, used to restore or create volume in specific areas of the face, Profhilo Structura is designed to act diffusely and targetedly on the subcutaneous layer. The clinical objective is to support tissue quality and contribute to harmonious remodelling of the mid-facial region, without stiffening expressiveness.
Profhilo Structura and Profhilo: the differences
Profhilo Profhilo and Profhilo Structura share the same philosophy: enhancing natural beauty through hyaluronic acid. However, they differ in indications and treatment objectives.
Profhilo It is primarily aimed at improving skin quality: hydration, radiance, elasticity, and firmness of the skin. It is indicated for the face, neck, décolleté, hands, and other areas characterised by dehydration or initial laxity.
Profhilo Structura, on the other hand, focuses on supporting the mid-facial region and addressing the tissue changes that accompany facial ageing. It may be indicated when a loss of support or volume modification results in a less defined and harmonious face.
Facial ageing and loss of support
Facial ageing is a complex and individual process. Over time, skin quality, connective structures, the distribution of adipose tissue, and the ratio of fullness to voids on the face can change.
Two recurring morphological profiles help to describe these changes:
Sinkersa face that tends towards hollowing, with a less projected malar region and a more gaunt appearance
SaggersA face characterised by relaxation and drooping of the soft tissues, with less defined contours.
These characteristics can coexist and manifest with varying intensity. For this reason, effective treatment cannot forgo a personalised analysis of the face's structure, tissue quality, and individual proportions.
Profhilo Structura Directions
Profhilo Structura can be considered when the doctor detects a loss of support or a change in the facial structure, particularly in the cheek region and the mid-face.
It may be indicated for:
– Improve the firmness and quality of facial tissues
– Gently support the mid-face region
– To help redefine the contours without creating an artificial effect
To treat a face that appears more hollow or less firm
Integrate a path of Facial harmony Customised
– Prevent or address the initial signs of tissue laxity
The indication does not depend exclusively on age, but on the morphology of the face, the quality of the skin, and the individual evolution of ageing.
Injection techniques and personalised approach
The treatment is carried out by the doctor through micro-injections into the subcutaneous layer, in areas selected based on the patient's anatomical characteristics and ageing profile.
In faces with a predominance of volume loss, the doctor may focus on the preauricular region, assessing tissue density and thickness. In faces with a greater tendency to sagging, the strategy may also include the zygomatic region, with the aim of addressing support and overall harmony of the mid-face.
The technique is not standardised: it is defined individually, respecting the anatomy, safety and balance of the face.
The treatment protocol
A Profhilo Structura session typically lasts around 30 minutes. Following the consultation and treatment plan, the doctor administers the injections in the indicated areas, providing all post-treatment instructions at the end.
The initial protocol may include:
- A first session following a medical assessment
- A second session around 30 days apart
- A clinical follow-up in the following months to assess the outcome and plan any booster vaccinations.
Frequency and maintenance are always personalised. They depend on the condition of the tissues, aesthetic goals, and individual response to treatment.
Results and evolution times
Profhilo Structura is designed to deliver a gradual result that is consistent with the identity of the face. In the weeks following treatment, the skin may appear more toned and firm, while the facial contours may acquire a more harmonious definition.
The evolution of the result is progressive. The aim is not immediate transformation or a visible increase in volume, but a balanced improvement of support and tissue quality.
The duration of the effect varies depending on several factors, including age, lifestyle, skin characteristics, degree of laxity, and maintenance protocols indicated by the doctor.
Safety and recovery times
Following injections, temporary small hives, mild redness, swelling, or localised bruising may appear. In most cases, you can resume your normal daily activities immediately after the session.
For the first few hours, your doctor may advise you to avoid strenuous physical activity, excessive heat, saunas, Turkish baths, direct sun exposure, and manipulating the treated area.
Profhilo Structura by Absolute Health
Our vision: to intervene with restraint, clinical rigour, and attention to the uniqueness of each face.
Before proposing Profhilo Structura, the doctor carries out a comprehensive evaluation of the facial morphology, skin quality, volume distribution and the patient's objectives. This approach allows the most appropriate treatment to be indicated, avoiding standardised solutions and excessive results.
The aim is to enhance what makes each face recognisable: lines, proportions, expressiveness. Naturally.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Profhilo Structura a filler?
Profhilo Structura is an injectable hyaluronic acid-based treatment, but it takes a different approach compared to Filler traditional. It is not intended to create localised volumes or alter features, but rather to contribute to the harmonious support and remodelling of facial tissues.
2. What is the difference between Profhilo and Profhilo Structura?
Profhilo is primarily indicated for improving skin hydration, radiance, and elasticity. Profhilo Structura is designed to act on the mid-facial region and tissue support, when ageing leads to a loss of definition or a change in facial volumes.
3. How many Profhilo Structura sessions are necessary?
Generally, the initial protocol involves two sessions approximately 30 days apart. The doctor determines the number of treatments and the frequency of follow-up sessions based on individual conditions and aesthetic goals.
4. When are the results visible?
A first improvement in the quality and firmness of the tissues can be perceived in the weeks following the session. The result gradually evolves after completion of the initial protocol.
Is Profhilo Structura painful?
The treatment is generally well-tolerated. Injections may cause mild discomfort, which is normally short-lived.
6. Are recovery times anticipated?
No recovery time is usually needed. Minor reactions at the injection sites, such as wheals, redness, swelling or slight bruising, may appear temporarily.
7. Can Profhilo Structura be used in conjunction with other treatments?
Yes, it can be integrated into a program of Aesthetic medicine wider, juxtaposing it with treatments such as Botox, Radiofrequency o traction filaments.
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