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Collagen Boosting Treatments: Profhilo, Microneedling & Polynucleotides
At Nicola Haywood Aesthetics, I specialise in collagen boosting treatments that help you achieve firmer, smoother, and more radiant skin. Collagen is the protein that keeps your skin strong, elastic, and youthful — but from your mid-20s, production naturally slows down. As a result, fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging can start to appear.
The good news is that advanced treatments like Profhilo, Microneedling with Mesotherapy, and Polynucleotides can stimulate your skin to produce fresh collagen, improving firmness, elasticity, and hydration from within.
Understanding Collagen Before Your Collagen Boosting Treatments
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, found in skin, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and other connective tissues. In the skin, it plays several vital roles:
1. Structural Support – Collagen creates a framework of fibres that give skin its firmness and elasticity, helping it maintain shape and resist sagging.
2. Moisture Retention – It locks in hydration, keeping skin plump, smooth, and glowing.
3. Wound Healing – Collagen helps repair damaged skin by supporting the creation of new tissue.
4. Protection – It shields skin from environmental damage, such as UV rays and pollution.
5. Youthful Appearance – Because collagen levels decline with age, maintaining production is key to keeping skin firm and youthful.
Causes of Collagen Loss and How Collagen Boosting Treatments Can Help
Ageing is the biggest factor; however, certain lifestyle and environmental triggers can speed up the decline:
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UV exposure – damages collagen fibres and slows production.
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Smoking – reduces blood flow and oxygen delivery to skin.
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Poor diet – limits the nutrients needed for collagen synthesis.
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Stress – high cortisol levels break down collagen more quickly.
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Pollution – environmental toxins trigger inflammation and damage.
Because these factors are often unavoidable, targeted treatments become an important part of maintaining skin health and firmness.
Collagen Boosting Treatments: My Top Three Options
To address collagen loss effectively, I offer three highly effective treatments in my clinic. Each one works with your skin’s natural repair mechanisms, meaning results look and feel completely natural.
1) Microneedling with Mesotherapy – A Powerful Collagen Stimulator
Microneedling uses fine needles to create tiny, controlled microchannels in the skin. As a result, your body responds by producing more collagen and elastin.
Immediately after microneedling, I apply a bespoke mesotherapy blend of vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants. Because the microchannels allow deeper penetration, these actives can work more effectively to hydrate and nourish your skin.
Benefits include:
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Smoother fine lines and wrinkles
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More even skin tone and texture
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Brighter, fresher-looking skin
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Improvement in certain types of acne scarring
In addition, the results are cumulative, meaning each session builds on the previous one for long-term benefits.
2) Profhilo – Hydration and Collagen in One
Profhilo is an award-winning injectable that delivers pure hyaluronic acid just under the skin’s surface. Unlike traditional fillers, it spreads evenly and stimulates the production of both collagen and elastin.
Because it improves hydration and elasticity from within, Profhilo is ideal if you want a naturally refreshed look without changing your facial structure.
Benefits include:
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Firmer, more elastic skin
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Reduction in fine lines
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Healthy, radiant glow
Furthermore, Profhilo works well alongside other treatments, allowing a customised skin plan that maximises results.
3) Polynucleotides – Advanced Regeneration for Delicate Areas
Polynucleotides are regenerative injectables that activate fibroblasts — the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin. As a result, skin becomes firmer, smoother, and more resilient over time.
In my clinic, I use Plinest, a high-quality, clinically proven polynucleotide brand known for its excellent safety profile and visible results. Plinest has been shown to improve skin elasticity, stimulate tissue repair, and enhance overall skin quality, making it a trusted choice for regeneration treatments.
They are particularly effective in delicate areas such as the under-eyes, where other treatments may not be suitable.
Benefits include:
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Improved firmness and elasticity
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Reduced fine lines and wrinkles
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Better skin tone and texture
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Support for skin healing and regeneration
In addition, polynucleotides can complement treatments like microneedling or Profhilo for enhanced results.
Choosing the Right Collagen Boosting Treatments for Your Skin
The best choice depends on your needs:
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For all-round rejuvenation with hydration and brightness → Microneedling with Mesotherapy.
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For firmness, elasticity, and deep hydration → Profhilo.
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For targeted regeneration and under-eye concerns → Polynucleotides.
Because each treatment has unique benefits, I’ll assess your skin during a consultation and recommend the most effective approach. In some cases, combining treatments delivers the best possible outcome.
How to Maintain Results from Collagen Boosting Treatments
In addition to your in-clinic treatments, maintaining collagen requires good daily habits. For example:
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Wear broad-spectrum SPF every day to protect existing collagen.
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Eat a diet rich in protein, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
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Stay well hydrated.
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Avoid smoking and reduce alcohol intake.
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Use skincare containing peptides or retinoids, if suitable for your skin.
As a result, you’ll not only prolong your results but also support your skin’s natural ability to stay healthy and resilient.
Start Your Collagen Journey
Collagen is the foundation of smooth, youthful skin, and with the right collagen boosting treatments, you can restore and protect it at any age.
Send me a message or book a free, no-obligation consultation today. I’ll take the time to understand your skin, lifestyle, and preferences, then recommend a personalised plan — so you can feel confident your skin is getting exactly what it needs.
