HIFU
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment is used for skin tightening and is relatively new. It uses ultrasound energy to encourage the production of collagen, which results in firmer skin. The procedure is also used for overall facial rejuvenation, lifting, tightening, and body contouring.
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HIFU uses focused ultrasound energy to target the layers of skin just below the surface. The ultrasound energy causes the tissue to heat up rapidly. Once the cells in the targeted area reach a certain temperature, they experience cellular damage. While this may seem counterintuitive, the damage actually stimulates the cells to produce more collagen — a protein that provides structure to the skin. The increase in collagen results in tighter, firmer skin with fewer wrinkles. Since the high-frequency ultrasound beams are focused on a specific tissue site below the skin’s surface, there’s no damage to the upper layers of the skin and adjacent issue.
HIFU has many aesthetic benefits, including:
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wrinkle reduction
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tightening sagging skin on the neck
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lifting the cheeks, eyebrows, and eyelids
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enhancing jawline definition
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tightening of the décolletage
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smoothing the skin
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You may experience slight discomfort during an HIFU procedure. Some people describe it as tiny electric pulses or a light prickly sensation. Immediately after the treatment, you may experience mild redness or swelling, which will gradually recede over the next few hours.
​You’re free to go home and resume your normal daily activities right away after the procedure.
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Optimal results appear 10 - 12 weeks post procedure and may need to be repeated in one to two years to maintain your treatment results.​