Menopause And Your Skin: Doctor-Led Profhilo Treatment In Portsmouth This World Menopause Day

To mark World Menopause Day, which takes place on October 18, I wanted to talk about some of the very real skin changes that can come with perimenopause and menopause. These changes include dryness, crepiness, sensitivity and less bounce, which can cause a lot of frustration and confusion when it comes to determining which products and treatments are now appropriate for your skin.

What Menopause Actually Does To Your Skin

During the first five years of menopause, skin typically loses around 30% of its collagen. Falling levels of oestrogen also impact elastin, skin barrier function and hydration levels, which contribute to more fine lines and wrinkles, increased redness and sensitivity, and laxity.

While this can sound alarming, these are all normal and predictable results of the natural ageing process, and there are a variety of skin-boosting treatments that can improve both your confidence levels and the overall health of your skin without "fighting" what is a natural and normal process that we all experience.

An Introduction To Profhilo And How It Can Support Menopausal Skin

Profhilo is a skin-boosting injectable treatment formulated with a high concentration of hyaluronic acid, which has excellent hydrating properties. Rather than adding volume like a dermal filler, Profhilo instead works to bio-remodel the skin by encouraging the body's own production of new elastin and collagen. The result is more hydrated, firmer and radiant skin across a range of treatment areas, including the neck, cheeks, chest and décolletage.

What A Profhilo Course Looks Like

New Profhilo patients will benefit from two 45-minute treatment sessions spaced four weeks apart. The treatment is generally painless and prices start from £315. There's also the option to have a third booster treatment eight weeks after your second session to further enhance your results.

Some hydration will be felt soon after your first treatment, however the real change will build slowly over the course of the next few weeks. Generally, one treatment every six months is enough to maintain your results, allowing you to enjoy plumper, tighter and smoother skin over the long term.

Why Autumn Is The Perfect Time To Start

As the weather starts to cool down, biting winds start to make an appearance and central heating systems kick in, the autumn season often makes dullness and dryness much more noticeable. It's also much easier to avoid sunbathing and extreme heat during the autumn months than it is in the summer, which is important to achieve optimal outcomes from your treatment.

Building A Whole-Skin Menopause Plan

Profhilo can be incorporated into a wider, doctor-led treatment plan tailored to your skin alongside other treatments, such as Redensity for the neck and hands, as well as medical-grade skincare that'll further support your skin barrier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Profhilo a filler?

Profhilo is a skin-boosting injectable treatment, however it is not a filler. Profhilo has a much thinner consistency than dermal fillers and will spread evenly beneath the skin to rejuvenate and rehydrate.

Can I have Profhilo if I'm on HRT?

Profhilo can be suitable if you're on hormone replacement therapy. Always inform your practitioner, as it may increase the likelihood of experiencing bruising at the site of the injections.

How soon will I see results from Profhilo and how long do they last?

You'll start to notice increased hydration within a couple of days, however you'll continue to see improvements in your skin up to eight weeks after your final treatment session. You can expect your results to last for between six and nine months.

Book Your Doctor-Led Menopause Skin Consultation In Portsmouth

If you're interested in learning more about Profhilo or finding out whether it's right for you, we'd love to see you in the clinic. Here you can also ask about spreading the cost of your Profhilo treatment course with our monthly payment plan.