Botox (Anti-Wrinkle Treatment)
What it contains:
- Botulinum toxin type A
- Small amounts of human albumin (a stabilising protein)
- Sodium chloride (salt solution)
How it works:
Botox temporarily reduces communication between nerves and selected muscles. This relaxes muscle movement, helping to soften dynamic wrinkles caused by facial expressions.
Common treatment areas:
- Forehead lines
- Frown lines
- Crow’s feet
- Bunny lines
- Chin dimpling
- Neck bands
Main benefit:
Reduces wrinkles caused by repeated muscle movement.
Polynucleotides
What they contain:
- Highly purified polynucleotides (DNA fragments)
- Usually derived from purified salmon or trout DNA
How they work:
Polynucleotides stimulate fibroblasts, support tissue repair, improve hydration and encourage collagen production. They are considered a regenerative treatment rather than a volumising treatment.
Common treatment areas:
- Under eyes
- Face
- Neck
- Décolletage
- Hands
Main benefit:
Improves skin quality, repair and regeneration.
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)
What it contains:
Your own blood-derived:
- Platelets
- Growth factors
- Cytokines
- Healing proteins
Key growth factors include:
- PDGF (Platelet-Derived Growth Factor)
- VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)
- TGF-β (Transforming Growth Factor Beta)
- EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor)
How it works:
A blood sample is taken and centrifuged to concentrate platelets. The platelet-rich plasma is then injected or applied during microneedling to stimulate tissue repair and collagen production.
Common treatment areas:
- Face
- Neck
- Décolletage
- Scalp (hair restoration)
Main benefit:
Uses your body’s own healing and regenerative mechanisms.
Profhilo
What it contains:
- 64 mg ultrapure hyaluronic acid
- Combination of high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid
- No chemical cross-linking agents
How it works:
Profhilo spreads through the skin after injection, attracting water and stimulating collagen and elastin production. It acts as a skin remodelling treatment rather than a filler.
Common treatment areas:
- Face
- Neck
- Décolletage
- Hands
Main benefit:
Improves hydration, elasticity and overall skin quality.
Comparison for Clients
|
Treatment |
Main Ingredient |
Primary Goal |
|---|---|---|
|
Botox |
Botulinum toxin type A |
Relax muscles and soften wrinkles |
|
Profhilo |
Hyaluronic acid |
Hydrate and remodel skin |
|
Polynucleotides |
DNA fragments |
Repair and regenerate tissue |
|
PRP |
Your own growth factors |
Stimulate natural healing and collagen |
Botox relaxes muscles. Profhilo hydrates skin. Polynucleotides repair skin. PRP uses your body’s own growth factors to regenerate skin.
