Skin Quality and Firmness Treatment in London
Skin quality treatment in London works on the dermis itself, rebuilding the collagen and elastin that determine how firm your skin feels and how much light it reflects.
Overview
Understanding skin quality
Some patients have no particular line that bothers them. The skin has simply lost its bounce, looks flatter than it used to, and no longer has the glow that once made it look healthy.
That is a dermal problem rather than a muscular one. Collagen production falls from the mid-twenties, elastin degrades and is barely replaced, and the skin's ability to hold water declines. The result is skin that is less firm, less hydrated and less reflective.
Anti-wrinkle injections do nothing for this, because there is no muscle contraction to reduce. Filler does not help either, because the issue is not lost volume. What works is treatment that prompts the skin to rebuild its own supporting structure, supported by a daily skincare plan that protects the result.
Why it happens
What causes skin quality?
- Progressive decline in collagen production from the mid-twenties
- Degradation of elastin, which the body replaces very slowly
- Reduced natural hyaluronic acid, so skin holds less water
- Cumulative ultraviolet exposure, the single largest external driver
- Smoking and high sugar intake, both of which degrade collagen
- Poor barrier function from an unsuitable or over-aggressive skincare routine
Treatment approach
How does Dr Harriet treat skin quality and firmness?
Profhilo
£450 for two sessionsThe core treatment for skin quality. It spreads through the tissue rather than sitting in one place, stimulating your own collagen and elastin for firmer, better hydrated skin without changing face shape. Course of two sessions four to six weeks apart, £450.
See treatment detail →Polynucleotides
From £300Works at cellular level to improve texture, calm redness and reduce pigmentation. Patients notice improved skin texture and overall healthier, glowier skin. Particularly useful where poor quality is accompanied by redness or uneven tone.
See treatment detail →Medical-Grade Skincare
Complimentary assessmentHealthy skin is the foundation of any in-clinic treatment. A personalised plan with appropriate actives and daily sun protection is what makes injectable results last. Complimentary assessment for every patient seen in clinic.
See treatment detail →FAQ
Common
questions
What actually improves skin quality?
Treatments that prompt the skin to rebuild its own collagen and elastin, supported by daily skincare. Profhilo and polynucleotides both work this way. Anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers do not improve skin quality, because they address muscle movement and lost volume instead.
How long before I see a change?
Skin-quality treatments build gradually rather than showing immediately. With Profhilo the standard course is two sessions four to six weeks apart, and improvement in texture and firmness develops over the weeks following the second session rather than after the first.
Will it change how my face looks?
Not in shape. That is the point of bioremodelling as opposed to filler. Profhilo enhances your skin without adding volume or altering your features, so the change is in quality and luminosity rather than in structure. People notice your skin looks well rather than different.
Do I still need good skincare?
Yes, and it matters more than most patients expect. Healthy skin is the foundation of any in-clinic treatment. Dr Harriet uses the analogy of visiting the dentist twice a year and then not brushing in between. She provides a complimentary personalised plan to every patient seen in clinic.
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Dr Harriet Clinics • 1 Orchard Street, UNTIL Marylebone, London W1H 6HJ
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