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.