Profhilo® vs. Skinboosters: Two Concepts, One Goal
In aesthetic medicine, Profhilo® and classic skinboosters are often mentioned in the same breath – yet they represent fundamentally different treatment concepts. This article clarifies what bio-remodelling truly means and when which product is the better choice for your patients.
What is a classic skinbooster?
Classic skinboosters are low cross-linked hyaluronic acid preparations injected intradermally. Their primary goal is the deep hydration of the skin – they bind water in the tissue, thereby improving skin moisture, elasticity, and surface structure.
- Low cross-linked or non-cross-linked
- Primarily hydrating
- Multiple injection points (mesotherapy technique)
- Duration of effect: 3–6 months
What is Profhilo®? The Bio-Remodelling Concept
Profhilo® H+L 1x2ml from IBSA is neither a classic filler nor a classic skinbooster – it is the world's first bio-remodelling product with the unique NAHYCO® technology.
Profhilo® contains 64 mg of hyaluronic acid – the highest HA concentration on the market without additives like BDDE (cross-linker). The HA exists as a thermally stabilized hybrid complex of high molecular weight (H-HA) and low molecular weight (L-HA) hyaluronic acid:
- H-HA (high molecular weight): Stimulates collagen type I & III and elastin
- L-HA (low molecular weight): Stimulates collagen type IV & VII (basement membrane)
Profhilo® vs. Skinboosters: The Direct Comparison
| Feature | Skinbooster | Profhilo® |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanism of Action | Hydration | Bio-remodelling |
| HA Concentration | 10–20 mg/ml | 32 mg/ml (H+L) |
| Cross-linking | Lightly cross-linked | Non-cross-linked (NAHYCO®) |
| Injection Points | Many (Mesotherapy) | 5 BAP points per side |
| Collagen Stimulation | Low | Strong (Type I, III, IV, VII) |
| Duration of Effect | 3–6 months | 6–12 months |
| Treatment Sessions | 3+ sessions | 2 sessions (1 month apart) |
When is Profhilo® the better choice?
- Sagging, thin skin with loss of elasticity
- Desire for natural skin tightening without a volumizing effect
- Neck, décolleté, and hands
- Combination with other aesthetic treatments as a basic therapy
The BAP Protocol: Simple & Efficient
Profhilo® is injected according to the BAP protocol (Bio Aesthetic Points) – only 5 injection points per side of the face. This significantly minimizes pain, bruising risk, and treatment time.
Profhilo® Structura – The Next Generation
For patients with significant tissue loss, Profhilo® Structura offers a complementary option with an additional lifting effect.
