— Profhilo Aftercare

Profhilo — Before & After Care

Getting the most from your Profhilo skin-boosting treatment is partly about the injection itself and partly about how you care for your skin in the days that follow. This guide from Dr Azra Vaziri walks you through exactly what to do before and after each session so your skin heals smoothly and the hydration and firmness build beautifully over the following weeks.
— Before Your Treatment

How to Prepare (Before Care)

Profhilo is an injectable hyaluronic-acid and amino-acid skin booster, so a little preparation helps minimise bruising and keeps the tiny injection-point bumps to a minimum. A few simple steps in the 24 hours before your appointment make a real difference. If you are still deciding on treatment, our skin booster overview explains how Profhilo compares to other options.
✓ Do
  • Arrive with clean, bare skin — remove make-up, SPF and heavy moisturiser before your appointment.
  • Stay well hydrated in the days beforehand; Profhilo works with your skin’s own water content.
  • Tell Dr Azra about all medications and supplements, any past cold sores, and previous filler or skin-booster treatments.
  • Eat a light meal before you come so you feel comfortable during the injections.
  • Plan the timing — ideally avoid a big event in the first 2–3 days in case of minor redness or bumps.
✗ Avoid before
  • Blood thinners such as aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and vitamin E for about 24 hours (unless prescribed — never stop prescribed medication without your doctor).
  • Alcohol for at least 24 hours beforehand, as it increases bruising and swelling.
  • Active skincare (retinol, AHAs/BHAs, strong vitamin C) for 1–2 days before to calm the skin.
  • Facials, waxing, peels or laser on the treatment area in the days leading up to your session.
  • Booking on a day when you are unwell or have an active skin infection or breakout at the injection sites.
— Recovery Timeline

After Your Treatment — Day by Day

24h

First 24 hours — the little bumps

Profhilo is placed as small deposits, so you will usually see and feel tiny raised bumps or papules at each injection point, along with some mild redness or swelling. This is completely normal — the product is designed to spread and settle. Leave the bumps alone, keep make-up off for 12–24 hours, and apply a cool compress lightly if you feel puffy.

1–2

Day 1 to Day 2 — bumps settle

For most people the bumps flatten and reabsorb within a few hours to around two days as the hyaluronic acid disperses evenly through the skin. Any bruising, if it appears, is usually small. Stick to gentle, hydrating skincare and daily SPF, and resist the urge to touch or massage the area.

3–7

Days 3 to 7 — back to normal

By now the injection points have calmed and you can return to your normal skincare and light routines. Continue to avoid facials, peels, microneedling and other skin treatments until around the two-week mark so the product integrates undisturbed.

3–4wk

Weeks 3 to 4 — results build

This is when Profhilo really shows — skin looks more hydrated, firmer and more even as it stimulates collagen and elastin. A course is usually 2–3 sessions spaced about four weeks apart for the best result, after which many patients maintain with a session every few months.

— Do & Don’t

Aftercare Do’s & Don’ts

✓ Do
  • Leave the injection bumps and any swelling alone — they settle on their own within hours to a couple of days.
  • Keep the skin bare for 12–24 hours, then use only gentle, hydrating skincare.
  • Apply a broad-spectrum SPF every day — sun protection is especially important in Dubai’s climate.
  • Sleep on your back for the first night or two if you can, to avoid pressing on the treated area.
  • Drink plenty of water — hydration supports how Profhilo works in the skin.
  • Attend your follow-up sessions on schedule to complete the recommended course.
✗ Avoid after
  • Touching, rubbing or massaging the injection points, which can displace the product.
  • Make-up for 12–24 hours to let the skin recover cleanly.
  • Strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms and hot showers for 24–48 hours.
  • Facials, chemical peels, microneedling and laser treatments for about 1–2 weeks.
  • Alcohol and blood thinners for the first 24 hours to limit swelling and bruising.
  • Extreme heat and direct, prolonged sun exposure while the skin is settling.
When to contact the clinic. Small bumps, mild redness, tenderness and slight swelling after Profhilo are completely normal and settle within hours to a couple of days — there is no need to worry about these. However, please contact us promptly if you notice increasing or spreading pain, significant or one-sided swelling, skin that turns pale, dusky or blotchy, blistering, a fever, or any sign of infection such as warmth and pus at an injection site. These are uncommon but should always be checked. Dr Azra and the team are here for you — message us any time on WhatsApp +971 50 180 1793.
— Common Questions

Profhilo Aftercare FAQ

Are the little bumps after Profhilo normal?

Yes — they are expected. Profhilo is deposited as small droplets under the skin, so you will usually see tiny raised bumps or papules at each injection point right after treatment. They are a sign the product has been placed correctly and typically flatten and reabsorb within a few hours to around two days. The most important thing is to leave them alone and not massage them, as they settle on their own.

Profhilo has very little true downtime. Any bumps, redness or mild swelling usually settle within a day or two, and most people feel completely normal within a few days. Just keep make-up off for 12–24 hours and avoid heat and heavy exercise for 24–48 hours. You can learn more about the treatment itself on our Profhilo Dubai page.

Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms and very hot showers for 24–48 hours after your session. Heat and increased blood flow can worsen swelling and redness while the skin is settling. After that, you can gradually return to your usual routine.

You can gently cleanse your face the same evening with lukewarm water and a mild cleanser, but hold off on make-up for 12–24 hours so the injection points can recover cleanly. When you do resume, apply products softly without rubbing or massaging the treated area, and use gentle, hydrating skincare with a daily SPF.

Profhilo results build gradually, with visible improvement in hydration, firmness and skin quality over about 3–4 weeks as it stimulates your own collagen and elastin. A course is usually 2–3 sessions spaced roughly four weeks apart, then maintenance every few months. You can see current pricing on our Profhilo price page and the full price list, or ask us about Profhilo Structura for firmer, more structural areas.

Book A Consultation With Dr Azra

Patients seeking personalized aesthetic assessment in Dubai or Abu Dhabi can contact Dr Azra for consultation regarding PRP, exosome therapy, and regenerative skin treatment planning.

Dr Azra Vaziri is a DHA and DOH licensed aesthetic physician practicing in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with over 20 years of experience in aesthetic medicine, injectables, thread lifting, and non-surgical facial rejuvenation.