Profhilo
Improves skin quality A gel of hyaluronic acid that spreads out under the skin instead of staying put. It works on hydration, texture and mild looseness.
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Profhilo vs Restylane vs Teoxane
Profhilo is better for skin that looks dull, thin or a little loose. It is a gel that spreads under the skin to improve texture and firmness, given over two visits a month apart. Restylane and Teoxane fillers are better for a hollow or a fold you can point to. They hold their shape and add volume exactly where they are placed. Restylane and Teoxane sit together here because both are ranges of traditional filler, while Profhilo is a skin booster and a different category.
At a glance
| The difference | Profhilo | Restylane and Teoxane |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Improves skin quality | Adds volume in one place |
| What it feels like | About ten quick stings | Pressure more than pain |
| Downtime and side effects | Bruising, redness, small bumps | Bruising and swelling |
| Cost | Priced as a course of two | Priced per syringe |
Restylane and Teoxane
Side by side
The differences that matter
What it does
Profhilo
Improves skin quality
A gel of hyaluronic acid that spreads out under the skin instead of staying put. It works on hydration, texture and mild looseness.
Restylane and Teoxane
Adds volume in one place
A firmer gel that stays where it is put. It lifts a cheek, fills a fold, or shapes a lip.
Where it goes
Profhilo
Five points on each side
Set points along the cheek, jaw and chin. The neck, hands and chest can be treated too.
Restylane and Teoxane
Wherever the problem is
Cheeks, smile lines, lips, chin, jawline, under the eyes. Placement is planned face by face.
How long until you see it
Profhilo
Four to six weeks
Skin often looks brighter within a week or two. The firmness builds after that, and needs both sessions.
Restylane and Teoxane
Straight away
You see the change before you leave the room. Swelling settles over the following week or two.
How long it lasts
Profhilo
Six to twelve months
Most people repeat it once or twice a year.
Restylane and Teoxane
Six to eighteen months
Soft gels in mobile areas like lips fade fastest. Firmer gels in the cheek last longest.
How many visits
Profhilo
Two, four weeks apart
That pair of visits is the course. Top-ups later are usually a single visit.
Restylane and Teoxane
Often one
A review two weeks later is common, and a small top-up may be added then.
What it will not do
Profhilo
It will not fill a hollow
Profhilo does not add contour. If your cheek has lost volume, this will not put it back.
Restylane and Teoxane
It will not change skin quality
Filler can make a face look fuller while the skin on top still looks dull or crepey.
What it feels like
Profhilo
About ten quick stings
Small bumps like mosquito bites sit at each point afterwards. They flatten within a day or two.
Restylane and Teoxane
Pressure more than pain
Most gels contain lidocaine, a local anaesthetic, so the sting eases within seconds.
Downtime and side effects
Profhilo
Bruising, redness, small bumps
Usually gone inside 48 hours. Most people go back to work the same day.
Restylane and Teoxane
Bruising and swelling
Swelling in the lips can last several days. Bruising is the most common complaint.
Can it be undone
Profhilo
Yes
Restylane and Teoxane
Yes
Cost
Profhilo
Priced as a course of two
Ask for the price of both sessions together, not one.
Restylane and Teoxane
Priced per syringe
The total depends on how many syringes you need. Two areas often means two syringes.
The at-home or drugstore version
Profhilo
No home version exists
A hyaluronic acid serum sits on the surface and holds water in the top layer for a few hours. Profhilo is placed a few millimetres down, in the layer where collagen lives. The serum is not a weaker version of it. It is a different thing.
Restylane and Teoxane
Nothing comes close
No cream fills a fold. Products sold as "filler in a bottle" swell the surface slightly for a few hours, then stop. That is a different thing wearing the same name.
Who each suits
Profhilo
- Best for — Skin that looks tired, thin or crepey, plus mild looseness.
- The mindset — You want to look fresher, not different.
Restylane and Teoxane
- Best for — A hollow, fold or feature you can point at in the mirror.
- The mindset — You want a visible change, and you want it now.
Both brands also sell a skin booster
Profhilo
If Profhilo is on your list, you may want a skin booster rather than a filler. Restylane makes Skinboosters, and Teoxane makes Redensity I. These are thin hyaluronic acid gels put into the skin in many tiny deposits to improve hydration and fine lines.
Those are the closer comparison to Profhilo. Comparing Profhilo to a cheek filler compares two treatments that were never meant to do the same job.
Before you book
More photographs
Restylane and Teoxane
Lip filler being placed. The needle enters at the lip border and the product is added in small amounts along its length rather than all at one point.
Common questions
Questions Patients Ask
Is Profhilo a filler?
No. It is hyaluronic acid, like filler, but it spreads out under the skin instead of holding a shape. It improves texture and firmness rather than adding volume.
Which is better, Profhilo or Restylane?
They do different jobs. Profhilo is better for skin that looks dull, thin or slightly loose. Restylane is better when you want to fill a hollow or reshape a feature.
Can I have Profhilo and filler at the same time?
Yes, and many people do. Most injectors space them out by a couple of weeks so any swelling settles and they can judge each result on its own.
Is Teoxane the same as Teosyal?
Teoxane is the company. Teosyal is the name on its fillers, which include the RHA and Redensity ranges. People use both words for the same products.
How long does Profhilo take to work?
Skin often looks brighter within one to two weeks. The firming effect builds over four to six weeks and needs both sessions to show properly.
Can Profhilo be dissolved?
Yes. It is hyaluronic acid, so hyaluronidase breaks it down. It is rarely needed, because Profhilo does not change your shape.