I'm particularly concerned about the risk of blindness. I am in my thirties and noticing that my nose-to-mouth lines are becoming more prominent and my skin isn't as plump/firm in my upper cheeks. I've considered HA fillers however I am very scared of the risk of irreversible blindness. My doctor suggested that Profhilo might benefit me as overall my skin is fairly good and she thinks this will help give me a slight "lift" in the jowl/cheek area. Is Profhilo any safer or are my chances of going blind the same as with HA fillers?
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Hello and many thanks for your question.
Profhilo is a bio-remodelling treatment for skin rejuvenation. It is a very pure hyaluronic acid which spreads through the subcutaneous tissue and dermis - it's level of tissue integration and bio-compatibility are unsurpassed.
The routine protocol is to...
All hyaluronic acid fillers can cause vascular occlusion if injected in to a blood vessel, so Profhilo could cause this complication. I recommend choosing an injector who uses cannulas, which are less likely to lead to vascular occlusion.
Hello and thank you for your question. It is always best to see you face to face for a consult and examination however in this case Profhilo is a non-crosslinked HA filler and so it will not add weight or volume if injected correctly. It primarily works on the skins surface. This should settle...
