What is HIFU?
HIFU is the only non-invasive treatment that can specifically target the deep foundation below the skin that is addressed in cosmetic surgery without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin. It is also the only procedure to use ultrasound imaging, which allows us to actually see the layers of tissue we target during treatment and ensure the energy is deposited precisely to where it will be most effective.
How does HIFU Therapy help in facelifting?
HIFU deposits focused ultrasound energy below the surface of the skin to contract the facial layer as well as stimulate the body’s creation of new collagen. As a result, the skin will actually begin to lift and tone over the course of 60-90 days.
What is Collagen? What does it do? How it stimulates the production of Collagen?
Collagen is the most abundant natural protein in the human body. The whole distribution of collagen in the skin in 75% and it’s 90% in the bones. When the human body ages it naturally reduces the production of collagen, which also results in the first sign of aging. Collagen is the protein which helps the skin and the hair to have the youthfulness by keeping it firmed, toned and elastic. Collagen also helps in lower cellulite stretch marks to keep the skin its elasticity. As we age, collagen loses its elasticity and its ability to stand up to the effects of gravity that pull the skin downward. HIFU starts a repair process that produces fresh, new collagen which helps in lifting and toning the skin.
Is Hifu an incisional or invasive surgery?
No HIFU is 100% a non-invasive procedure that addresses the skin and support layers below it, It doesn’t involve cutting or disturbing the surface of the skin.
Is HIFU the alternative of Facelift surgery?
While the safest procedure for face uplift is HIFU but there are some cases in which the person requires a surgery instead of the ultrasound facelift. It is a viable option for those not ready for a facelift or those looking to prolong the effects of cosmetic surgery.
Is HIFU Different from Laser Techniques?
Lasers typically address issues in the external layers of the skin (e.g. fine lines, wrinkles, pigment changes). Whereas HIFU addresses the deep skin layer and the foundational layer addressed in cosmetic surgery that lift and lends support to the skin. Therefore, the two technologies are quite complementary but are different in their own way.
Is HIFU Treatment Safe?
HIFU is considered to be the safest techniques known for tightening and lifting the face skin. The procedure has been cleared after demonstrating safety in clinical studies, and tens of thousands of treatments have been performed safely worldwide.
How Long Does The Ultrasound Treatment Take?
The reason why this treatment is also known as Lunch Time Facelift is that a full-face treatment takes around just 60minutes, and a partial face or brow lift treatment can take around 45minutes—90minutes neither with any downtime.
Is There Any Downtime in the process?
Being a totally non-invasive procedure, HIFU doesn’t have any downtime. Soon after the treatment, you can return to your daily life without worrying about anything.
Who Is Suitable For Treatment?
The good candidate is someone who is aged 30+ and has noticed that the skin on their face or neck has become laxer and wishes to lift and tighten the relevant area. For patients in their 30s, it is typically used to stimulate collagen production and hence help delay the ageing process. Patients who are in their 40s and 50s are the most common age group who can have this treatment. The treatment is also suitable for those aged 60+ provided the degree of laxity is not too much. HIFU can also be done on people who have already gone through surgery for a facelift and are not quite happy with the results, HIFU will help in prolonging the effects of surgical facelifts.
How Long Until I See Results?
Some patients may see the initial effect instantly, but ultimately lifting and firming will take place over approximately 2-3 months, as the collagen is renewed and replaced with new, stronger collagen. As this collagen-building process continues, continued improvements can appear for up to 6 months.
Is HIFU Permanent?
Most people find results last 1-2years, although yearly touch-up treatments are recommended to stay ahead of the ageing process.
Does the process hurt?
The process doesn’t include any incision or use of anaesthesia which makes it painless. But there can be a slight aching over bony areas or a warm sensation in the skin during treatment.
Side Effects of HIFU?
Accoriding to the doctors and to the research done by Korean doctors in 2015, When asked about adverse effects, there were six patients with erythema and swelling, and two patients with purpura and bruising. However, these resolved within 2 weeks without any permanent complications. No serious adverse events, including neuralgia, nerve palsy, severe oedema
How much HIFU treatment costs?
