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By Fredrik Filipsson, Co-founder  ·  researched from published clinical and regulator sources  ·  Independent & not affiliated  ·  Last updated June 2026

Profhilo · Los Angeles

Profhilo in Los Angeles

Profhilo is the injectable skin booster that built a devoted following across Europe and the United Kingdom, prized for improving hydration and skin quality rather than adding volume. One honest detail shapes everything on this page. Profhilo is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States, so a reputable Los Angeles clinic will not offer it. What good LA practices do offer is Skinvive by Juvederm, the approved microdroplet booster in the same category. Here is what that means for you, what to expect, what it tends to cost, and the honest risks worth understanding first.

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Availability across Los Angeles

If you search for Profhilo in Los Angeles you will find very little, and that is the right outcome. The product is not cleared for use in the United States, and some pages that appear for the term belong to overseas clinics rather than LA providers. The skin booster you can actually be treated with here is Skinvive by Juvederm, offered by board certified dermatologists and cosmetic physicians clustered around Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Santa Monica. If a Los Angeles clinic claims to inject Profhilo, treat that as a reason to ask careful questions about what is really in the syringe and who is administering it. The credentials of the injector matter most.

What to expect

A skin booster is not about reshaping the face. Skinvive is placed as a series of small microdroplets of hyaluronic acid into the skin of the cheeks to improve smoothness and hydration. The appointment is quick, often around fifteen to twenty minutes after numbing, and most people return to normal activity the same day. Results build over the following days and tend to last up to around six months before a repeat treatment. A good LA clinic assesses your skin in person, sets realistic expectations and is clear that a booster improves skin quality and glow rather than adding contour or filling lines. If you have read about Profhilo and its two session protocol, the honest equivalent here is a single Skinvive treatment repeated as needed.

Indicative Los Angeles prices

What it tends to cost in Los Angeles

Indicative ranges only, not quotes, and based on Skinvive, the approved booster offered here. Pricing is usually per session or per vial and depends on the practice and the practitioner. Always confirm pricing with the provider.

Single session
One Skinvive treatment
650 to 900 dollars
Two vial treatment
Both cheeks more fully treated
900 to 1,400 dollars
A clinic offering Profhilo by name
Treat as a prompt to ask questions
verify product and who injects
A vetted selection

Los Angeles clinics worth knowing

A starting point, not a ranking. These are real, established LA practices that work in the skin booster space with the approved product. Confirm the treating practitioner, the product and prices directly with each provider.

Busso Cosmetic Dermatology

Beverly Hills

A Beverly Hills practice led by Dr Mariano Busso, a board certified cosmetic dermatologist and noted filler specialist who offers and writes about Skinvive microdroplet injections. Confirm the treating practitioner and current pricing directly with the practice.

Grossman Dermatology

Santa Monica

An established cosmetic dermatology practice led by Dr Karyn Grossman, a board certified dermatologist, offering injectable and skin quality treatments. The Skinvive listing and current pricing are to be confirmed directly with the practice.

Beverly Hills Aesthetic Surgical Institute

Beverly Hills

A Beverly Hills practice led by Dr David Saadat, a triple board certified facial plastic surgeon, listing Skinvive among its injectable treatments. Confirm the treating physician and current pricing directly with the practice.

SKINnovative

Beverly Hills

A Beverly Hills medical aesthetics studio that advertises Skinvive by Juvederm. The medical director and current pricing are to be confirmed directly with the practice.

Risks and downtime

Injectable skin boosters are generally well tolerated, with most people returning to normal activity quickly. Small bumps at the injection points are common in the first day or so, and redness, swelling, tenderness or minor bruising can occur. Less common risks include lumps, infection and, rarely with any injectable, a vascular complication, which is one more reason a trained medical injector matters. Results build gradually and are not permanent, so repeat treatment is needed to maintain them. There is a separate consideration unique to this topic. Because Profhilo is not approved in the United States, sourcing it here would mean an unregulated product, which carries its own risk. The honest, safe path in Los Angeles is the approved option administered by a qualified provider who assesses your suitability in person.

Medical disclaimer

This is a medical aesthetic treatment. The information here is general and not medical advice. Results vary from person to person and are never guaranteed. Risks and suitability depend on your individual health and should be assessed in person by a qualified, board certified or licensed practitioner. Prices shown are indicative ranges only. Always confirm current pricing, risks and aftercare with the provider before booking.

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