HIFU facial

HIFU uses ultrasound energy to target the layers of skin just below the surface. The ultrasound helps heat the tissue, destroying it without causing severe or long-term damage.

When exposed to a certain amount of heat, cells can become damaged and produce more collagen. That may seem counterintuitive, but it stimulates the production of this protein in these cells, providing structure to the skin.

By increasing the collagen, you can get tighter & firmer skin with fewer wrinkles. With ultrasound and a specific type of beam to avoid damaging your higher layers of skin, it’s safe for anyone.

Benefits of high-intensity focused ultrasound

Over recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of nonsurgical alternatives to facelifts, such as HIFU and other methods.

HIFU has many aesthetic benefits, including:

• wrinkle reduction
• tightening sagging skin on the neck (sometimes called turkey neck)
• lifting the cheeks, eyebrows, and eyelids
• enhancing jawline definition
• tightening of the décolletage
• smoothing the skin

Results from a study involving Korean participants show that HIFU significantly impacted their skin elasticity. In addition, after 12 weeks, the cheeks, lower abdomen, and thighs improved.

In a study of 93 individuals, 66% of those treated with HIFU perceived an improvement in the appearance of their face and neck after 90 days.

What does HIFU feel like?

Some people describe HIFU as feeling a tiny electric pulse or prickly sensation. However, this procedure is widely regarded to be more comfortable than traditional laser hair removal methods.

After the treatment you may experience mild swelling or redness after the treatment, but it should go away over the next few hours.

HIFU for face procedure

There’s no need to do anything special before HIFU treatment. Just make sure you’ve removed any makeup or skin care products from the area you’re having treatment.

Here’s what to expect at your appointment:

1. A physician or technician first cleans the target area.
2. They may apply a topical anesthetic cream before starting.
3. Our specialist or technician then applies an ultrasound gel.
4. The HIFU device is placed against the skin.
5. The physician or technician uses an ultrasound viewer to adjust the device to the correct setting.
6. Ultrasound energy is delivered to the target area in short pulses for roughly 30 to 90 minutes.
7. The device is removed.

If you need more treatments, you will schedule the next appointment.

While the ultrasound is being applied, you may feel warmth and tingling. You can take a painkiller if it’s painful.

After the surgical procedure, you can automatically be discharged from the hospital and resume your daily activities.

HIFU treatment for face side effects

The best part about this procedure is that you can continue your regular activities immediately after leaving the clinic. A small amount of redness or swelling can happen, but it should heal quickly. You may feel a slight tingling sensation which will pass over time.

Rarely, you may experience temporary numbness or bruising. However, if they don’t improve, these side effects usually go away after a few days if they don’t improve.

The takeaway

HIFU is considered a safe, effective, and noninvasive procedure for facial skin tightening.

When you compare HIFU to a facelift, it’s clear why it might be the best option for many. It has several benefits over surgery- no incision or scarring plus less recovery time and expense.

The majority of people see their full results after three months.

If you’re looking for a quick, painless, and noninvasive treatment, HIFU is an excellent option compared to a surgical facelift.