Realistic Expectations
Profhilo Before & After: The Honest Timeline
What Profhilo actually looks like — week by week — from your first session to your six-month maintenance window. Written by a GDC-registered dental surgeon who performs Profhilo every week.
The honest truth about Profhilo before-and-after
Most clinics show you dramatic before-and-after photos. We're going to be honest: Profhilo's changes are subtle by design. It's a bio-remodelling treatment that improves your skin's quality (glow, hydration, smoothness, mild laxity) — not a filler that adds volume.
That means side-by-side photos show skin that looks healthier, more reflective, more even-toned. They do notshow plumper cheeks, fuller lips, or sharper jawline. If that's what you're after, you want filler — not Profhilo. Read our Profhilo treatment page for the full overview.
Profhilo results week by week
Day 0 — Treatment day
How it looks
Skin looks normal pre-treatment. Five small bumps appear at injection points immediately after — gone within hours.
How it feels
Mild tenderness at injection points. Easy to cover with concealer if needed.
In photos
Tiny bumps for 4-12 hours. Skin glow not yet visible.
Day 1-3
How it looks
Bumps gone by day 1. Some patients see a very subtle plumping early. Mild bruising at injection sites possible.
How it feels
Skin feels more hydrated than usual.
In photos
Subtle hydration improvement. No obvious 'before vs after' yet.
Week 1-2
How it looks
Skin starts feeling distinctly more 'cushioned' and bouncy. Friends may comment you look refreshed.
How it feels
Skin tone smoother. Foundation sits better.
In photos
Subtle but present. Photographs slightly differently to before.
Week 4 — Second session
How it looks
First session results visible. Second session compounds the bio-remodelling effect.
How it feels
Confidence building. The 'lit from within' look starts to develop.
In photos
Clearly different to baseline. Skin reflects light better.
Week 6-8 — Peak result
How it looks
Full Profhilo effect visible. Skin appears glossier, more even, fine lines softened.
How it feels
Most patients say 'I didn't realise how dehydrated my skin looked before.'
In photos
Side-by-side photos at this stage typically show clear improvement in skin quality (not volume — Profhilo doesn't add volume).
Month 3-4
How it looks
Result well established and consistent. Maintenance routine settled.
How it feels
Skin feels like a healthier version of itself.
In photos
Stable improvement. Many patients schedule their next session for month 6.
Month 6 — Maintenance window
How it looks
Initial result starting to fade subtly. Time for a single maintenance session.
How it feels
Skin still better than baseline but noticeably less plump than at week 8.
In photos
Time to book next Profhilo session to keep results consistent.
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Profhilo Cost
From £250 per session, £450 for the recommended 2-session course
Course of 2 saves you £50 vs single sessions. Includes free consultation, free 4-week follow-up, authentic Profhilo H+L from IBSA, BAP-5 injection technique, and aftercare instructions.
See full Profhilo treatment detailsProfhilo Before & After — FAQ
How soon after Profhilo will I see before-and-after results?+
Initial subtle plumping at week 1-2. Real visible 'before vs after' difference at week 6-8 (after both sessions of the initial course). Peak result around week 8.
What does Profhilo actually look like in before-and-after photos?+
It's subtle by design. Profhilo improves skin QUALITY — glow, hydration, smoothness, mild laxity — not volume. So before-and-after shots show skin that looks healthier, more reflective, and softer; they do not show 'plumper cheeks' or 'fuller lips'. If you want volume change, you need filler instead.
Will I see dramatic before-and-after results?+
Honest answer: no — not in the way fillers do. Profhilo's strength is that the change is subtle enough that no one can point at what you've had done. People say 'you look really well' rather than 'you look done.' If you want dramatic change, Profhilo is not the right treatment.
Why don't you show patient before-and-after photos here?+
Because we won't share patient photos without explicit written consent for that specific use. We're collecting consents from current patients — the photos will appear on this page when we have them. Until then, this guide tells you exactly what to expect at each stage.
How long does the before-and-after result last?+
Around 6 months for most patients. After that, a single maintenance session restores the result. Without maintenance, skin gradually returns to its pre-Profhilo state over 9-12 months.
Book your free Profhilo consultation
30 unhurried minutes with Dr Niru. We'll examine your skin, show you exactly what Profhilo can and can't do for you, and give you a personal timeline.
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