Most conversations about skin laxity tend to focus on the face. Sagging jowls, a softening jawline, or fine lines around the eyes get a lot of attention, and there is no shortage of treatments aimed at addressing them. But loose skin does not stop at the neck. For a lot of people, it is the arms, the knees, and the abdomen that bother them most, and those areas are far less talked about when it comes to non-surgical options.
Profhilo in London has been generating real interest in this space over the last few years, and for good reason. Originally used primarily on the face and neck, its application has expanded to include the body, with practitioners reporting promising results in areas where skin has lost its firmness and elasticity. But what is it actually doing, and is it the right option for these specific concerns? Here is a closer look.
Why Skin Loosens in the First Place
Before getting into the treatment itself, it helps to understand why skin becomes lax in the first place, because the cause has a direct bearing on how well any treatment is likely to work.
Skin stays firm and bouncy largely because of two proteins: collagen and elastin. Collagen provides structural support, while elastin allows the skin to stretch and spring back. From our mid-twenties onwards, the body starts producing less of both. The process is gradual at first, but it becomes more noticeable through the thirties and accelerates in the forties and beyond, particularly around the time of hormonal changes in women.
Weight loss is another major contributor, particularly significant or rapid weight loss, where the skin does not always have time to adapt to the change in volume beneath it. Sun exposure, smoking, and genetics also play a role. In areas like the upper arms, the inner knees, and the lower abdomen, where the skin is thinner or subject to more movement and gravity, laxity tends to show up earlier and more visibly than elsewhere on the body.
What Profhilo Is and How It Works
Profhilo is a hyaluronic acid-based injectable treatment, but it works quite differently from traditional dermal fillers. Where fillers are designed to add volume in a specific targeted area, Profhilo spreads through the skin’s layers after injection, bonding with the surrounding tissue and stimulating the body’s natural production of collagen and elastin.
It uses something called NAHYCO technology, which combines high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid into a single formulation. The high molecular weight component sits in the deeper layers and provides hydration and structural support, while the lower molecular weight component works closer to the surface, improving texture, tone, and moisture levels. Together, they create a sustained effect that goes beyond simple hydration.
The hyaluronic acid in Profhilo also stays active in the tissue for longer than standard fillers, which means the stimulus to produce collagen and elastin continues over a period of weeks after each treatment. Results typically become visible around the eight-week mark, when the skin starts to look noticeably tighter, smoother, and more resilient.
Treating the Arms
The upper arms are a common source of self-consciousness, particularly in women. As the skin loses density and the underlying muscle tone decreases, the skin can begin to hang and wobble in a way that many people find frustrating, especially when exercise and a healthy diet have not made the difference they were hoping for.
Profhilo on the arms works by improving the quality of the skin itself rather than adding volume or restructuring fat. A series of small injections are placed across the treatment area, and the product spreads naturally from those points. Over the following weeks, the skin gradually firms up and feels more supple. It will not produce the same result as a surgical arm lift, but for mild to moderate laxity, particularly where the concern is more about skin quality than significant excess, it can make a meaningful difference.
It tends to work best when the skin still has some underlying structure to work with. For people whose main issue is skin texture and early sagging rather than a large amount of loose skin, the results are generally more satisfying.
Treating the Knees
The knees are an area that does not get much attention in aesthetic medicine, but they are one of the first places on the body where skin ageing becomes apparent. The skin around the knee is thin, subject to constant movement, and often shows crepiness and looseness well before other areas of the leg.
Profhilo is well-suited here precisely because it does not need to be placed with the same precision as a filler. The spreading properties of the product mean it can cover a reasonably wide area from a small number of injection points, improving the skin’s hydration and stimulating tightening across the whole knee area. Patients who have had this treatment often describe the skin feeling firmer to the touch and appearing less crinkled, particularly when sitting or bending.
Treating the Abdomen
The abdomen is perhaps the most variable area when it comes to how well skin responds to treatments like Profhilo. Loose skin on the stomach can have a wide range of causes, from pregnancy and post-partum changes to weight fluctuations, ageing, or a combination of all three, and the degree of laxity varies enormously from person to person.
For mild looseness, where the skin has lost some tone but is not significantly stretched, Profhilo can help to restore a degree of firmness and improve the overall texture and hydration of the skin. Many people notice a visible smoothing effect and a reduction in the thin, papery quality that can develop with age.
For more significant laxity, particularly after major weight loss or multiple pregnancies, Profhilo alone is unlikely to fully address the concern. In those cases, it may still be a useful part of a broader treatment plan, but it is worth having an honest conversation with a qualified practitioner about what is realistic before committing.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
The standard Profhilo protocol involves two sessions, spaced four weeks apart. This is often enough to see a clear improvement in skin quality and firmness. Some people choose to have a maintenance session every six months or so to keep the results going, particularly as the underlying ageing process continues.
The treatment itself is relatively quick. On the body, it typically involves a small number of injection points, and most people find it tolerable. Some mild swelling or redness at the injection sites is normal and usually clears up within a day or two.
Is It the Right Option for You?
Profhilo in London works well for people who are dealing with early to moderate skin laxity and want to improve the quality and firmness of the skin without surgery or significant downtime. It is suitable for both men and women and can be used across a wide age range, though it tends to deliver the most satisfying results when used as a preventative or early-stage measure rather than as a correction for very advanced sagging.
If you are considering treatment in North London, Finchley Cosmetic Salon offers Profhilo for body areas including the arms, knees, and abdomen, with all treatments carried out by a qualified medical doctor. A consultation is the best starting point to understand whether Profhilo is the right fit for your specific concerns and what kind of results you can realistically expect.
The body tends to get overlooked in non-surgical aesthetics, but it does not have to. For the right candidate, Profhilo in London offers a genuinely effective way to address skin laxity in areas that have historically had very few non-invasive options.
