HIFU (HIGH INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND)
HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound)
What’s the Procedure:
HIFU is a non-invasive facial lifting and skin tightening treatment using focused ultrasound waves to stimulate collagen production deep in the skin.
Mechanism:
Ultrasound waves penetrate deep (3–4.5 mm) into the SMAS (superficial muscular aponeurotic system), causing thermal coagulation. This leads to tightening and new collagen formation.
Indications:
Facial sagging
Double chin
Brow lifting
Jawline definition
Early signs of aging
Anaesthesia Required or Not:
Not usually, but topical anesthesia may be applied for sensitive patients.
Painful or Not:
Mild to moderate discomfort, especially in bony areas. Generally well-tolerated.
What to Expect from the Treatment:
Initial tightening is visible immediately, but full results appear over 8–12 weeks. Effects last 12–18 months. No downtime.
Who Can Do:
Men and women with mild to moderate skin laxity, usually in their 30s–50s.
When It Can Be Done:
Anytime of the year. 3 session needed annually in most cases.
