DATA-BACKED GUIDE · UPDATED JULY 2026
How much does Profhilo cost in the UK?
Profhilo is an injectable skin-hydration booster, and unlike a one-off treatment it is designed as a course of two sessions about a month apart. That matters because a per-session price only tells you half the story, and maintenance sessions follow later and rarely appear in the headline figure. This guide explains how to read Profhilo pricing so you are comparing the same thing when you get quotes from different clinics.
The quick version
- Profhilo is a course, normally two treatments a month apart, so a single-session from-price is only half the initial cost.
- Maintenance sessions every six months or so are a recurring cost the headline price rarely mentions.
- Profhilo is a premium branded skin booster, so prices sit higher than basic treatments and still vary widely between clinics.
- Profhilo is an injectable, so a nurse-led or doctor-led medical clinic is the right setting, not a salon.
- Profhilo is classed as a medical device rather than a prescription-only medicine, so there is less legal control over who can inject it than with Botox, which is one reason training and price vary so much.
- Risks are low but real as with any injectable, so a qualified insured practitioner is the safe choice over the cheapest one.
What people actually paid
Where these 8 prices come from — 5 named sources
Each is a published price list, an official survey, or a receipt/quote a reader shared. The full per-price list with year and area is on the profhilo page.
The gap: advertised vs actually paid (medians)
People reported paying 90% more than the advertised list price for profhilo.
List prices are advertised prices; paid figures are what people reported, often for different cases. Treat the gap as a signal, not a quote.
Real prices, in people's own words
- £350“Each area costs £350 at the clinic I attend”
- £360“The clinic that does it near me charges 360 for the two treatments, £200 for one”
- £700“£700 for the two treatments 4 weeks apart”
- £850“Profhilo costs £850 for 2 sessions one month apart at Medicetics, London”
Genuine amounts posted publicly. We publish the price and the quote, never the person.
Why the price varies so much
Profhilo pricing varies on whether you are quoted per session or per course, which is the single biggest source of confusion when comparing clinics. Beyond that, it is a premium branded product that costs the clinic more to buy in than a generic filler, and who is doing the injecting changes the price too, since the injector ranges from a nurse to a cosmetic doctor with different training and fees. Location plays a part as well, with city clinics carrying higher rent that gets built into the price compared with clinics in smaller towns. Who owns the clinic matters too. A larger chain will often run standardised pricing across its branches, while an independent clinic sets its own price based on the practitioner's experience, local demand and overheads, which is part of why two clinics a few miles apart can charge noticeably different amounts for what looks like the same course. Unlike Botox, which the MHRA regulates as a prescription-only medicine, Profhilo is classed as a medical device, so there is no equivalent legal requirement over who can inject it. That gap in regulation is part of why training standards and prices vary so much between providers. Maintenance frequency differs between people too, depending on skin condition and how long the result lasts for them, so even two people who paid the same for the initial course can end up with different ongoing costs.
How to pay less
- Confirm whether the price is per session or for the full two-treatment course, since that changes the comparison entirely.
- Ask what maintenance costs and how often, so you can budget the ongoing spend, not just the initial course.
- Check the injector on the Save Face register for a qualified insured practitioner before booking.
- Compare the full-course price between medical clinics rather than reacting to a single-session teaser.
- Decline same-day bundles that add dermal fillers or Botox unless you came in wanting them.
- Ask if committing to the course up front is cheaper than paying per session, then decide once you trust the clinic.
Common questions
Why is Profhilo sold as a course of two?
The standard protocol is two treatments about four weeks apart to build the result, then maintenance later. So a single-session price is only half the initial cost. Always check whether a quote is per session or for the full course before comparing clinics.
How often do I need to repeat Profhilo?
Most people top up every six months or so to maintain the effect. That makes it an ongoing cost rather than a one-off, so ask about maintenance pricing when you budget. A clinic that only quotes the initial course is telling you half the story.
How is Profhilo different from dermal fillers?
Profhilo spreads under the skin to hydrate and improve skin quality rather than adding volume or structure the way dermal fillers do. They solve different problems, so do not compare their prices directly. A good clinic will tell you which one actually suits your goal before it quotes you a price.
Who should inject Profhilo?
As an injectable it belongs in a nurse-led or doctor-led medical clinic, not a salon. Check the practitioner on the Save Face register for a qualified insured injector before you book. Risks are low but real, and this is guidance rather than medical advice.
Is a cheaper Profhilo price a warning sign?
Not automatically, but a price well below what medical clinics nearby are charging for the same two-session course is worth asking about. Find out who is injecting, what training they have and whether the product is genuine Profhilo rather than a cheaper alternative sold under the same name. The cheapest quote is not always the one that gives you the best result for your money.
Can I negotiate the price or get a discount on Profhilo?
Some clinics offer a lower total if you commit to and pay for the full course up front rather than booking each session separately. It is worth asking directly rather than assuming the first figure quoted is fixed. Only commit once you are satisfied with the clinic and the practitioner, not just because the course price is cheaper.