Profhilo treatments are delivering impressive results like better hydration and anti‑ageing benefits for many happy patients. Since Profhilo is an injectable treatment, there are some aftercare steps to follow to keep the skin safe and avoid infection. A common question is whether it’s safe to exercise and how soon you can return to your usual workouts.
What is Profhilo?
Profhilo is an injectable skin‑remodelling treatment used to address wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of ageing. Rather than acting like a traditional filler that can look puffy, Profhilo delivers high levels of hyaluronic acid (HA) to the skin, giving an immediate glow. HA attracts and holds moisture, helps support collagen and elastin production, and improves skin tone, texture and radiance by encouraging natural rejuvenation.
Why might exercise be a concern after Profhilo?
Profhilo is injected just under the skin using very fine needles. Even though the procedure is usually quick and fairly painless, injections create small puncture sites, and many clinics advise avoiding exercise or strenuous activity for 24 hours after treatment. Different skin types can be more sensitive in the hours after an injection. Exercise raises blood flow, which can increase the risk of redness, irritation, swelling or bruising. Activities like yoga that put your head below your heart can raise facial blood flow further, making bruising and swelling more likely.
Can you swim after Profhilo?
There’s no definitive proof swimming is harmful after Profhilo, but most practitioners recommend avoiding pools for at least 48 hours after treatment. The tiny injection sites are still vulnerable to contamination, and water in pools, saunas or hot baths can open pores and make those areas more susceptible to infection.
Can you run after Profhilo?
High‑intensity activities like running raise blood pressure and body temperature, make you sweat, and open pores — all of which can increase the chance of infection at the injection sites. For this reason it’s best to avoid running immediately after treatment. The good news is that exercise won’t change the results of Profhilo. Unlike some fillers that can be shifted, Profhilo spreads through the skin and improves skin quality rather than filling lines, so there’s nothing to displace with movement.
Final verdict — how long should you wait to exercise after Profhilo?
If you do choose to exercise the same day, the treatment’s effects won’t be undone, but you may be more likely to get temporary bruising, swelling or redness. To be safe, most professionals recommend waiting 24 hours or at least until any initial swelling has started to go down before doing exercise, swimming or running.