Skin boosters are having a real moment online, which is mostly a good thing — more people understanding their skin is never a bad thing. But it also means a lot of half-true claims get repeated until they sound like fact. So here's the honest, unglamorous version of what Profhilo and Seventy Hyal actually do, specifically, without the social media gloss.
Myth: they work instantly
They don't, and any clinic implying otherwise is setting you up for disappointment. Both Profhilo and Seventy Hyal work by stimulating your own skin over time — you're not seeing an immediate plumping effect the way you might with filler, because that's not what these treatments are designed to do. Genuine improvements in hydration, firmness and glow build gradually over the weeks following treatment, and continue improving between sessions.
Myth: one session is enough
Both are designed as a course, not a single appointment. Profhilo is typically done as two sessions four weeks apart, allowing it to properly stimulate collagen and elastin production through the skin. Seventy Hyal usually follows a similar course structure. Stopping after one session means you're only getting a fraction of what the treatment is capable of — it's a bit like judging a gym membership after one visit.
Myth: skin boosters are the same as filler
This is the one I correct most often. Filler adds volume and holds a shape. Skin boosters don't do that — they improve the quality of your skin itself: hydration, firmness, texture, glow. Profhilo spreads through the tissue and stimulates your own collagen and elastin rather than sitting in one place. Seventy Hyal works similarly, focused specifically on deep hydration. Neither will change the shape of your face, and that's the point, not a limitation.
Truth: Profhilo and Seventy Hyal aren't interchangeable
They're often mentioned in the same breath, but they're not solving identical problems. Profhilo is my go-to when firmness and overall skin laxity are the main concern — it's doing genuine bio-remodelling work. Seventy Hyal is more hydration-focused, which is why it turns up in lighter treatment plans, including the Signature tier of The Bridal Edit. Which one is right depends on what your skin actually needs, not which one has more views on social media this month.
Truth: downtime is minimal, but not zero
Some redness or small bumps at injection points is normal and usually settles within a day or two — it's not a treatment that requires you to hide away, but it's also not completely invisible for the rest of the day. Worth knowing before you book, especially if you've got plans straight afterwards.
Quick questions I get asked
Is Profhilo the same as filler? No. Filler adds volume; Profhilo improves skin quality — hydration, firmness and elasticity — by stimulating your own collagen and elastin.
How many sessions of Seventy Hyal do I actually need? It's typically done as a course rather than a single session, similar to Profhilo, so results build properly rather than fading quickly.
Where can I get Profhilo or Seventy Hyal near Ashford? Both are available at Novauria in Ashford, Kent, always starting with a proper consultation to work out which one — if either — actually fits your skin.
Liz Founder, Novauria Aesthetics
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