Bio-remodelling… a 12 month reflection
Profhilo bio-remodelling treatment hit the decks running in Australia in early 2023 with the official product launch in March 2023.
Selected clinicians were individually trained by the clinical team from the UK. I subsequently also attended further training on optimising product placement in London in June 2023. I was intrigued as this treatment had become the most requested treatment in the UK where it had been offered for 3 years prior to eventual TGA approval in Australia. Marketed as a true lunch time treatment.
Bio-remodelling, from my 12 months experience, is most suitable for the following patients:
· “I don’t want to use fillers, but I want a refreshed look”
· Dry deconditioned skin of any age, both men and women.
· Mature skin undergoing hormonal change.
Regeneration and bioremodelling of the extracellular environment
In vitro studies proving Profhilo®’s efficacy on the remodelling of the extracellular environment shows Profhilo® provides faster keratinocyte regeneration and wound healing compared to HA alone, and increases expression levels of collagen and elastin in fibroblasts and keratinocytes. Furthermore, hybrid HA complexes have been proven to induce adipose-derived stem cell differentiation and proliferation. Profhilo® therefore acts on several cutaneous compartment, highlighting the multilevel basis of its in vivo efficacy in treating ageing skin.
The overarching aim is to improve your skin quality, hydration, firmness and texture from beneath the surface using a unique patented hyaluronic acid technology. The manufacturing process involves 3 differing molecular lengths of HA heat treated to bond together.
This is not a filler and will not change your facial shape, moreover, I describe it like an injectable gel moisturiser with “staying power”, which draws and holds water as it settles in.
Let’s recap on mature skin 101…
As you age the presence of hyaluronic acid (HA) in the skin naturally declines causing the skin to lose its essential firmness and elasticity. HA is the most significant molecule for holding moisture within your layers. Think grapes vs raisins.
You cannot achieve the results achieved from bio-remodelling by applying HA only topically, no matter how concentrated. It just can’t get down to the tissue depths required for results.
Most people will begin to see the effects of hyaluronic acid depletion as they reach their 30s, resulting in fine lines, wrinkles and lacklustre texture which has difficulty holding moisture no matter how excellent your skin care regime. Daily environmental toxin exposure is forever present on our outer layer drawing condition and compromising texture. Add climate and air conditioning as well as poor diet and accumulated glycation changes within your skins layers.
Bio-remodelling addresses this aging process, using one of the highest concentrations of hyaluronic acid on the market. The aim is aways for a fresh and rejuvenated look. It’s like adding an invisible layer of support and hydration beneath your skin, and the science supports 4 different types of Collagen are stimulated.
So how does the Bio-remodelling injectable skin treatment differ from Antiwrinkle injections or dermal fillers?
Bio-remodelling doesn’t restrict movement in the facial muscles or add volume.
It is also not a filler.
Instead, its strength lies in improving the quality of your skin, aiming for bouncy texture, enhancing collagen and elastin and attracting water in the deeper layers of the dermis. The result is improved skin quality that lasts for 6 to 12 months, however results are always dependant on each individual’s degree of skin deconditioning.
Bio-remodelling is considered one of the safest treatments around, with reduced side effects due to the complete lack of any additives and the natural composition of the molecules. Alcohol is used during the production process however the molecules are heat treated and this burns off. You are left with 3 pure strands of HA.
When you visit clinic, every client is personally reviewed for their suitability for bio-remodelling as one of the gold standard regenerative aesthetic treatments I offer. At your review session the science and evidence behind this new product will be fully discussed. We can also explore your current skin care regime as well as your lifestyle choices impacting your aesthetic. What you do at home is vital and reinforces any in clinic treatment. This is your maintenance plan.
Nutrient deficiencies, poor sleep and gut dysbiosis can also play havoc on skin and hair and these can be explored using a functional health lens.
Your regime for treatment will be 2 x 45 min. appointments, 4 weeks apart with results expected to last between 6 months to 1 year, however as with all medical grade treatments, results are always individual and depend on many factors which will be assessed and discussed at consultation.
I want to remind all my loyal clients that no before and after photos are included in any public platforms as per the AHPRA requirements for registered health care providers. These can be discussed at individual consultation while in clinic.