5 reasons you should NOT get Profhilo.

It has been a good 2 years that Profhilo has penetrated into our Malaysian shores. Being a relatively new player in the aesthetic industry, profhilo has created many interest amongst both aesthetic practitioners and their clients looking to enhancing their appearance. The NAHYCO technology that the manufacturer boasts is indeed an amazing breakthrough as it combines high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA) without any other chemical links, making it a 100% pure HA product with a total concentration of 64mg (wow!) in a syringe (an average filler only has ~20-25mg/ml).

What does HA do?

Hyaluronic Acid is a molecule that's readily available in our skin dermis. It has the ability to draw up to 1000x its molecular weight of water to enhance skin hydration. Higher molecular weight HA locks water in the skin while low molecular weight HA promotes an optimal environment for skin collagen regeneration and repair.

Although we have it in our skin naturally, many factors leads to the loss of HA. One of the major causes are UV rays. With all the goodness of endogenous Vit D production from UV light exposure, UV rays also lead to an increase in the activity of matrix metalloproteinases and hyaluronidase enzymes that naturally breaks down our hyaluronic acid and dermal collagen structures leading to photo-aging of the skin.

I am already using HA in my skincare and masks! I don't need injections...

Yes, while HA is found in many skincare products, in order for HA to be able to penetrate through the skin barrier layers, they need to be in nano-particles. The small or low molecular weight HA is able to enhance skin regeneration and repair. However, being such small molecules, it is readily absorbed and also removed from our skin by our hyaluronidase enzymes, making it ineffective for the benefit of skin hydration. Injectables are thus, superior to deliver high molecular weight HA into the skin to really give your skin the hydration it needs. Profhilo does great in this category. Besides, with its highly researched Bio Aesthetic Points for the face, you'll only need 5 injection points per side of the face to get both hydration and collagen stimulation for a hydro facelift.

Now that we've established the benefits of getting a Profhilo treatment, here are 5 reasons you should not get Profhilo.

1. You are having an active skin infection at the planned treatment area.

2. You have had a severe allergic reaction to previous hyaluronic acid based fillers or skin booster injections.

3. You are currently pregnant.

4. You are currently breastfeeding.

5. Your skin is too laxed that you would better benefit from a surgical face-lift.

If the above reasons does not apply to you, then there's no reason you should not consider getting a Profhilo treatment.

To schedule a consultation with our certified doctors at Ava Clinic, kindly call 011-3965 0385.

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First Ever NIR Skin Tightening in Malaysia at Ava Clinic

Skin Tightening may not always be invasive or involving cuts and scalpels. The development of the Near Infra-Red light (commonly known as the Milk Light 牛奶光 in Mandarin) has allowed successful skin rejuvenation and tightening with a non invasive, no downtime procedure.

NIR uses a high-powered light source in the near infrared spectrum to help tighten, contour skin and remove cellulites. It can be used on any part of the body from your face to the thighs. Using an in-motion technique, the NIR energy generates deep tissue heating and penetrates effectively to the deeper layers of the skin to promote collagen remodeling without causing any injuries to the superficial layers of the skin. You will notice a gradual improvement of skin tone, skin elasticity and firmness with every session of the treatment.

The procedure is quick and usually lasts about 15 - 30 minutes depending on the treatment area. You'll experience firmer looking skin soon after. The treatment is painless, however some might experience some slight discomfort due to the warmth.

Areas that may benefit from the NIR light are as (but not limited to) below:

• Forehead

• Crow's Feet

• Cheeks

• Chin and jowls

• Neck and décolleté

• Hands

• Upper arms

• Abdomen

• Thighs

If you require any further information regarding NIR Skin Tightening, kindly contact our clinic to book for a consultation with our doctors.