Treatment Comparison
Profhilo vs Sculptra: Bio-Stimulators Compared
Profhilo and Sculptra are both injectable bio-stimulators, but they work very differently — different materials, different mechanisms, different timelines. Here's a clinician's straight comparison.
Profhilo
From £250
Best For
- ●Skin glow and quality improvement
- ●Mild fine lines and slight laxity
- ●Patients new to bio-stimulating injectables
- ●Lower commitment, lower cost per session
How It Works
Ultra-pure hyaluronic acid spreads through the skin, hydrating it and stimulating your own collagen and elastin production. Two sessions four weeks apart.
Results
Visible 4-6 weeks after second session. Lasts ~6 months.
Appointment Duration
20 minutes
Sculptra
From £400
Best For
- ●Significant volume restoration in cheeks, temples or jawline
- ●Deeper laxity that filler alone won't address
- ●Patients comfortable with delayed gratification
- ●Longer-lasting (1-2 year) results from a single course
How It Works
Poly-L-lactic acid particles act as a scaffold around which your body builds new collagen over months. Usually 2-3 sessions.
Results
Builds gradually over 3-6 months. Lasts up to 2 years.
Appointment Duration
45 minutes
Which Should You Choose?
Profhilo for skin quality and glow. Sculptra for structural volume restoration. Many patients combine them — Sculptra deeper for structure, Profhilo superficial for surface skin quality.
Can You Have Both?
Yes — they work in different tissue layers and complement each other well. Sculptra in deeper tissue for structural collagen, Profhilo in superficial skin for hydration and glow.
Common Questions
Which is more expensive overall?
Sculptra per session (£400-600) vs Profhilo (£250). Sculptra lasts 18-24 months from a single course, Profhilo needs 6-month maintenance. Annual cost can be similar.
Which has more downtime?
Both minimal. Profhilo: small bumps for 24 hours. Sculptra: mild bruising/swelling 1-2 days.
Does The Azim Clinic offer Sculptra?
Currently we offer Profhilo, skin boosters, dermal fillers and Obagi Nu-Derm. If Sculptra is recommended for your concerns, we'll be honest and refer appropriately.
Still Not Sure?
The best way to decide is a free consultation with Dr Niru. She will assess your face honestly and recommend what's right for you — even if that means doing nothing.
Medically reviewed by Dr Niru Azim, BDS