From the The RAKUS Clinic, Knightsbridge
Long-haul travel can leave even healthy skin looking dull, tired and dehydrated. At Rakus Clinic in Knightsbridge, London we often see patients return from holidays or business trips feeling refreshed, while their skin tells a different story.
Low cabin humidity can lead to tightness, loss of radiance and more noticeable fine lines, despite a good skincare routine. For patients looking to restore hydration and maintain a healthy glow before or after flying, Profhilo has become an increasingly popular option. Often described as an injectable moisturiser, it helps improve skin hydration and quality from within, leaving the complexion looking fresher, plumper and more radiant.
Why Does Flying Make Your Skin So Dry?
Aircraft cabins are notoriously low-humidity environments. While humidity levels outdoors are often between 40% and 60%, cabin humidity can fall to below 20%. This creates a significant moisture imbalance that encourages water loss from the skin.
As the skin loses moisture, patients may notice:
- Tightness and discomfort
- Dull or tired-looking skin
- Increased visibility of fine lines
- Rougher skin texture
- Dehydration around the eyes
- Reduced radiance
A common assumption is that drinking extra water alone will completely solve the problem. Hydration is very important, but skin dehydration is not simply about how much water you consume. The skin barrier, collagen levels, hyaluronic acid content and overall skin health all influence how well the skin retains moisture.
This is why some people can step off a flight looking relatively unaffected while others feel as though their skin has aged overnight.
What Is Profhilo?
Profhilo is an injectable treatment containing one of the highest concentrations of hyaluronic acid available in aesthetic medicine.
Unlike traditional dermal fillers, Profhilo is not designed to create volume, alter facial contours or change facial features. Instead, it works by dispersing beneath the skin to improve hydration and stimulate biological processes associated with healthier, more youthful-looking skin.
The treatment uses a specially stabilised form of hyaluronic acid that spreads through the tissues after injection, helping improve hydration across a broader area rather than remaining in one specific location.
This makes it particularly useful for patients whose primary concern is skin quality rather than volume loss.
How Is Profhilo An Injectable Moisturiser?
Although the term “injectable moisturiser” is a simplification, it helps explain why Profhilo has become so popular.
Hyaluronic acid naturally attracts and retains water within the skin. By introducing highly purified hyaluronic acid into the skin, Profhilo helps improve hydration from within rather than relying solely on products applied to the surface.
Patients often describe their skin as feeling:
- More hydrated
- Smoother
- Softer
- Fresher
- More radiant
Is Profhilo Good Before A Flight?
One of the reasons Profhilo has become popular among frequent travellers is that it can help optimise skin hydration before exposure to the dehydrating effects of air travel.
Patients planning a holiday, business trip or special event abroad often choose treatment several weeks before departure to allow the skin time to fully respond. Profhilo is not an instant treatment. The biological processes it stimulates continue developing over several weeks.
For this reason, we would usually advise patients to plan treatment well ahead of travel whenever possible. This allows the skin to enter the journey in its best possible condition.
Can Profhilo Help After A Flight?
Many patients seek treatment after returning from travel when their skin feels depleted, dull or dehydrated. In these situations, Profhilo can help restore hydration levels and improve overall skin quality.
In clinic we often see post-travel patients whose main concern is not wrinkles or volume loss but a general loss of freshness. The skin may look tired despite adequate sleep and skincare. This is exactly the type of concern where Profhilo can be particularly effective.
Rather than targeting a single wrinkle or isolated area, the treatment focuses on improving overall skin quality across the treated region.
Who Is Profhilo Suitable For?
Profhilo is suitable for a wide range of patients.
While many people associate it with mature skin, younger patients can also benefit, particularly if they travel frequently, spend significant time in air-conditioned environments or simply want to improve hydration and skin quality.
Patients often consider Profhilo when they notice:
- Dullness
- Dehydration
- Fine lines
- Loss of radiance
- Crepey skin texture
- Early signs of skin ageing
Treatment suitability is always assessed individually, but Profhilo is often an excellent option for patients seeking subtle skin rejuvenation without adding volume.
Can Profhilo Be Combined With Other Treatments?
At RAKUS Clinic, Profhilo may be combined with treatments such as:
- Morpheus8 for skin tightening and collagen stimulation
- Sofwave for lifting and skin firmness
- IPL for pigmentation and sun damage concerns
These treatments work in different ways and address different aspects of skin ageing.
The most effective treatment plan depends on your individual skin condition, concerns and goals.
What To Expect From Profhilo Treatment And Results?
Profhilo is a quick, minimally invasive treatment that typically takes around 30 minutes. The procedure involves a series of carefully placed injections into specific points of the face, allowing the product to spread beneath the skin and improve hydration more broadly. Most patients return to their normal activities shortly afterwards, although small injection bumps may be visible for a few hours before settling.
A typical treatment course consists of two sessions approximately four weeks apart. While some patients notice their skin feeling more hydrated and refreshed within the first few weeks, results continue to develop gradually as skin quality improves. Many describe their complexion as looking smoother, plumper and more radiant after completing the course.
Results commonly last around six months, although this varies depending on factors such as age, skin condition, lifestyle and travel frequency. To maintain the benefits, periodic maintenance treatments may be recommended as part of a personalised skin health plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon before a holiday should I have Profhilo?
Ideally, treatment should be planned several weeks before travel. This allows sufficient time for the skin to respond and for results to develop fully.
Can Profhilo replace my skincare routine?
No. Profhilo works alongside good skincare rather than replacing it. Daily SPF, hydration and appropriate skincare products remain important.
Is Profhilo suitable for men?
Yes. Many male patients choose Profhilo because it improves skin quality without changing facial features or creating an obvious treated appearance.
Does Profhilo make you look overfilled?
No. Profhilo is not designed to create volume. The goal is healthier, more hydrated skin.
Can Profhilo help with dehydrated skin caused by frequent flying?
Yes. This is one of the reasons many frequent travellers choose Profhilo. It helps improve hydration levels and skin quality, making the complexion appear fresher and more resilient.
Looking To Refresh Your Skin Before Or After Travel?
Whether you are preparing for a long-haul holiday, travelling regularly for work or simply noticing the effects of cabin air on your complexion, Profhilo can be an excellent option for restoring hydration and improving overall skin quality.
At RAKUS Clinic in Knightsbridge, London, every treatment begins with a personalised consultation to understand your skin concerns, travel habits and long-term goals. We can advise whether Profhilo is the most appropriate treatment for you or whether a combination approach may deliver the best outcome.
Book a consultation with our team to explore your options and keep your skin looking hydrated, healthy and refreshed wherever your travels take you.