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COST
from £ 300
Profhilo, Polynucleotides & Skin Boosters in Wimbledon & Raynes Park
What are Profhilo and polynucleotide skin boosters?
At NewLife Aesthetics, a doctor‑led aesthetic clinic in Raynes Park, South West London, Profhilo and polynucleotide skin boosters are used to gently improve the overall quality, hydration and radiance of your skin. Unlike traditional dermal fillers, which mainly target specific lines or areas of volume loss, these injectable skin boosters work more diffusely, delivering hydrating and regenerative ingredients through a series of very superficial micro‑injections. Profhilo contains highly concentrated, stabilised hyaluronic acid to attract and hold moisture in the skin, while polynucleotides support tissue repair and collagen stimulation for smoother, healthier‑looking skin over time. Together, they offer a subtle yet effective way to refresh the face, neck or décolletage with minimal downtime and natural‑looking results.
What is the difference between Skin Boosters and Fillers?
In short, while both dermal fillers and skin boosters are used for aesthetic enhancements, their key differences lie in the ingredients’ formulations and applications. Dermal fillers are thicker and primarily used for adding volume to specific facial areas, while skin boosters consist of a thinner, hydrating gel and are injected superficially to enhance skin quality and hydration. Choosing between the two depends on your desired outcome and the specific concerns you want to address. Fillers are also divided into different thicknesses depending on whether you treat deeper areas of the face, such as the cheeks, chin and jaw, or use thinner fillers for lips and eyes. Skin boosters can vary again depending on the skin condition and concerns. With constant research into skin products, formulations can change frequently, and new skin boosters are being produced. At NewLife Aesthetics we pride ourselves on keeping up to date with the latest research and technical skills to provide you with the very best. Many patients choose our Profhilo and polynucleotide treatments in Raynes Park to address early fine lines, crepey skin and a general loss of glow. Here are some of the various types of skin boosters.
Choosing Between Profhilo and Polynucleotides
The right option depends on what you would like to improve. Profhilo is a hyaluronic acid injectable used to address skin hydration and laxity. Polynucleotide treatments use a different formulation and may be considered for selected concerns involving skin texture, elasticity and fine lines.
At NewLife Aesthetics in Raynes Park, near Wimbledon, your consultation starts with an assessment of your skin and the changes you have noticed. We will explain which approach may be appropriate, its limitations and whether treatment is worthwhile. The two options are not interchangeable, and combining them is not automatically necessary.
Skin Quality, Fine Lines and a Refreshed Appearance
Skin can look less smooth or feel less supple without a significant change in facial volume. If your concerns include dehydration, fine lines or a crepey appearance, treatment aimed at skin quality may be worth discussing.
The aim is a gradual, subtle improvement rather than a dramatic change in facial shape. Neither treatment provides the same effect as a surgical facelift, and the extent of any improvement varies. You can explore our information about dehydrated skin and crepey skin before your appointment.
A Treatment Plan Based on Your Skin
Your practitioner will consider your skin condition, medical history, previous treatments and expectations before recommending a product or treatment area. The face, neck and delicate eye area have different needs, so the same preparation or injection technique will not suit every concern.
We will discuss the proposed course, expected recovery, possible risks and total cost before you decide. Book a consultation to explore your options at NewLife Aesthetics, or plan your visit to our Raynes Park clinic.
Your Profhilo & Polynucleotide Treatment Guide
Prepare for your consultation with practical information about treatment areas, appointments, results, recovery and prices at NewLife Aesthetics in Raynes Park, near Wimbledon.
| Treatment consideration | What to know | At your consultation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Your treatment area | The face, neck and other areas need individual assessment. Product choice and injection technique depend on the skin, anatomy and concern. Not every preparation is intended for every area. | Identify the area that bothers you most. Ask which product is proposed, why it suits that area and what improvement is realistic. Explore our crepey skin information before your visit. |
| 2. The delicate eye area | Some polynucleotide products are used for selected concerns around the eyes. Fine lines, pigmentation, hollows and puffiness have different causes and do not all respond to the same treatment. | Ask whether treatment is appropriate for your particular concern. Do not assume that standard Profhilo is an under-eye injectable or that a skin-quality treatment will remove eye bags or fill hollows. |
| 3. Personal suitability | Suitability depends on your health, skin condition, treatment history and the product selected. An active infection or inflamed skin may mean treatment needs to be postponed. | Disclose medicines, medical conditions, allergies, previous injectable treatments and any pregnancy or breastfeeding. Ask about product ingredients and sources, particularly if you have a fish allergy. |
| 4. Preparing for your visit | Preparation should follow the instructions for your chosen procedure. Recent skin treatments, irritation and medicines affecting bleeding may influence appointment planning. | Mention recent peels, laser procedures and planned injectables. Ask what skincare to pause and how to prepare the area. Do not stop prescribed medicines without advice from your prescriber. |
| 5. Appointment & comfort | Treatment involves injections into the agreed area. The number, depth and placement differ between products and techniques. Brief stinging, pressure or tenderness may be felt. | Confirm appointment length, who will perform treatment and the comfort measures available. Both options are injectable procedures rather than non-invasive facials. |
| 6. Sessions & spacing | Standard Profhilo commonly begins with two sessions approximately one month apart. Polynucleotide courses depend on the specific product, area and assessment; the same schedule should not be assumed for both. | Agree the initial course and review point before booking. A package price does not determine how many sessions your skin needs. Any maintenance should be discussed separately. |
| 7. Results & maintenance | Improvements develop gradually. The degree and duration vary with the product, skin and individual response. Immediate swelling is not a reliable indication of the final result. | Ask when to assess progress and whether photographs will be used for comparison. Neither treatment guarantees a lifting effect, permanent improvement or a particular duration of results. |
| 8. Recovery & possible risks | Temporary bumps, redness, swelling, bruising and tenderness may occur. Infection, persistent lumps, allergic reactions and other injection-related complications are possible. | Discuss risks specific to the product, technique and area, including rare serious complications. Allow for visible marks or swelling when planning around work, travel or special occasions. |
| 9. Aftercare & support | Follow the aftercare provided for your treatment, including advice on touching the area, make-up, skincare, exercise, heat and sun exposure. Do not massage injection bumps unless instructed. | Confirm how to contact the clinic for aftercare support. Seek urgent medical help for severe or increasing pain, unusual skin colour changes or visual symptoms after injections. |
| 10. Profhilo prices | Listed Profhilo pricing is £350 per session, with a two-session package at £650. Confirm the treatment area, product and quantity included in your quotation. | Ask whether the price applies to standard Profhilo. Other formulations, such as Profhilo Structura, have a different treatment purpose and should not be assumed to share the same price or protocol. |
| 11. Polynucleotide prices | Listed pricing is £300 per session, with packages of three sessions at £825, four at £1,000 and six at £1,440. The recommended course depends on suitability and treatment goals. | Confirm which product and area the package covers, what is included and any future maintenance costs. View our treatment prices for an overview. |
Treatment is subject to individual assessment. Results, recovery and maintenance requirements vary. For independent advice on consultations, practitioner qualifications and aftercare, read the NHS guidance on choosing a cosmetic practitioner.
Find the Right Approach for Your Skin
Arrange a complimentary consultation at NewLife Aesthetics in Raynes Park, near Wimbledon. Discuss your concerns, explore suitable options and receive a personalised quote before deciding.
A Closer Look at Profhilo & Polynucleotide Treatments
Profhilo & Polynucleotides: Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about skin boosters, treatment suitability, results, recovery and prices at NewLife Aesthetics in Raynes Park, near Wimbledon, South West London.
What is the difference between Profhilo and polynucleotides?
Profhilo is a hyaluronic acid injectable used to improve skin hydration and address skin laxity. Polynucleotide treatments contain purified polynucleotide chains and are considered for selected skin-quality concerns.
They have different formulations, treatment protocols and evidence bases. Your practitioner will explain the specific product proposed and why it may suit your skin rather than treating the options as interchangeable.
Which is better for my skin: Profhilo or polynucleotides?
There is no single best option for everyone. The choice depends on whether your main concern is hydration, texture, fine lines, laxity or a particular treatment area. Sometimes neither option is the most appropriate approach.
A consultation helps distinguish dehydrated skin from concerns such as volume loss or excess skin. Research on polynucleotides is promising, but remains developing and does not establish them as universally superior to other treatments.
Are Profhilo and polynucleotides the same as dermal fillers?
The treatments on this page focus on skin quality. Volumising dermal fillers are generally used to add structure, contour or volume to selected areas. Sharing an ingredient such as hyaluronic acid does not mean products work in the same way.
Standard Profhilo and polynucleotide skin treatments should not be expected to produce the contouring effect of a volumising filler or the lifting effect of surgery. Ask which product and treatment purpose your quotation covers.
Can polynucleotides treat dark circles and under-eye lines?
Some polynucleotide products are used for selected concerns around the eyes, and small clinical studies have explored improvements in skin quality. Results vary with the product, technique and individual.
Dark circles can involve pigmentation, visible vessels, thin skin or shadows from hollows. Eye bags and puffiness also need separate assessment. Treatment cannot be assumed to correct every cause, and standard Profhilo should not be assumed suitable for direct under-eye injection.
Can these treatments help crepey skin on the face or neck?
Treatment may be considered for selected concerns involving hydration, texture and early laxity. The product and technique must be appropriate for the area being treated.
Significant sagging or excess skin is unlikely to be resolved by a skin booster alone. Read our crepey skin information and discuss the degree of improvement that is realistic for your skin.
How many sessions will I need?
Standard Profhilo commonly starts with two sessions approximately one month apart. Your practitioner will confirm the protocol appropriate to your skin and the product being used.
Polynucleotide schedules vary between products, areas and treatment goals. Agree the proposed course and review point at consultation. The number of sessions in a package should not determine your clinical needs.
When will I see results, and how long do they last?
Any improvement develops gradually over the weeks following treatment and, where appropriate, over a course. Immediate swelling or injection bumps do not represent the final result.
The degree and duration of improvement vary with the preparation, area and individual response. Results are not permanent. Your practitioner will explain when to review progress and whether maintenance may be worthwhile.
Do the injections hurt, and will I have bumps afterwards?
Brief stinging, pressure or tenderness may be felt. Sensitivity varies, and your practitioner will discuss suitable comfort measures before treatment.
Small raised areas can appear where the product is injected. Their appearance and settling time depend on the product and technique. Do not squeeze or massage them unless instructed. Contact the clinic about persistent, painful, red or worsening lumps.
What are the risks and recovery time?
Temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness and injection marks can occur. Other possible complications include infection, allergic reactions and persistent lumps. Your practitioner must explain risks specific to the product, technique and treatment area.
Returning to everyday activities does not mean visible effects have disappeared. Allow time around important events. Severe or increasing pain, unusual skin colour changes or visual symptoms after injections require urgent medical attention.
Who may not be suitable, and should I mention allergies?
Suitability depends on the product instructions, your medical history and the condition of the treatment area. Active infection or inflammation may mean treatment should be postponed.
Tell your practitioner about all allergies, including fish allergy, as well as medicines, previous reactions to injectables and any pregnancy or breastfeeding. Ask them to check the exact product ingredients and contraindications before proceeding. Do not stop prescribed medicines without your prescriber’s advice.
When can I wear make-up, exercise or have another skin treatment?
Follow the instructions provided for your particular procedure. Your practitioner will explain when to resume make-up, active skincare, strenuous exercise, swimming, saunas and other activities.
Mention planned peels, laser treatments and other injectables so appointments can be spaced appropriately. Keep the area clean, avoid unnecessary touching and follow sun-protection advice. Contact the clinic if recovery is not progressing as expected.
Can I have Profhilo and polynucleotides together?
They may be considered within a wider treatment plan, but combining them is not automatically necessary or proven to give a better result for every concern. Products should not be mixed together simply because both are described as skin boosters.
Your practitioner should explain the purpose of each procedure, suitable spacing, additional risks and total cost. You can choose to discuss a single-treatment approach before considering a combined plan.
How much do Profhilo and polynucleotides cost at NewLife Aesthetics?
Listed Profhilo pricing is £350 per session or £650 for two sessions. Polynucleotide treatment is listed at £300 per session, with packages of three sessions at £825, four at £1,000 and six at £1,440.
Confirm the product, area, quantity and inclusions before booking. These prices should not be assumed to cover every formulation or multiple areas together. View our treatment prices or request a personalised quote.
Where is the clinic, and how do I book a consultation?
NewLife Aesthetics is at 42 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, London SW20 0LA, near Wimbledon. The clinic is a short walk from Raynes Park railway station.
Arrange a complimentary consultation to discuss your skin concerns, suitability and costs. Visit our Find Us page for directions and information to help plan your journey.
Still Unsure Which Treatment Suits Your Skin?
Visit NewLife Aesthetics in Raynes Park, near Wimbledon, for a personalised assessment. Discuss your options, realistic results and costs before deciding.
If you have any questions about skin boosters or are wondering if you are a suitable candidate for the treatment, please don’t hesitate to contact our expert team. We offer complimentary consultations to tailor the best treatment to address your concerns.