What is HIFU?

HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is a non-surgical procedure that uses ultrasound energy to lift, tighten and firm skin. Currently, HIFU is the only known non-invasive procedure that can target the same foundational layer of the skin (SMAS layer) that is typically addressed in cosmetic surgery.
HIFU treatment works by delivering tiny deposits of ultrasound energy into the foundational layer without having to cut or disrupt the surface of the skin. Delivered at the right depth, the ultrasound energy triggers skin’s regenerative process to produce fresh, new collagen. Collagen gives skin strength and elasticity. With more “healthy” collagen available, the skin will gradually develop a more lifted and toned appearance.
The Ultraskin HIFU is appropriate for all skin types and is an ideal option for individuals looking at preventive maintenance – “stopping the signs of aging before it happens”, individuals who have mild to moderate sagging skin, or individuals looking to prolong the effects of their cosmetic surgery procedure.
Results can be observed after a single session with optimum results showing over a two to three month time period. Results may last for years, depending on the individual’s skin condition and natural aging process.

What is HIFU?

HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is a non-surgical procedure that uses ultrasound energy to lift, tighten, and firm the skin. Currently, HIFU is the only known non-invasive procedure that can target the same foundational layer of the skin (SMAS layer) that is typically addressed in cosmetic surgery.

HIFU treatment works by delivering tiny deposits of ultrasound energy into the foundational layer without cutting or disrupting the skin’s surface. Delivered at the right depth, the ultrasound energy triggers the skin’s regenerative process to produce fresh, new collagen. Collagen provides skin with strength and elasticity. With more “healthy” collagen available, the skin gradually develops a more lifted and toned appearance.

HIFU is appropriate for all skin types and is an ideal option for individuals looking for preventive maintenance—“stopping the signs of aging before they happen”—as well as for those with mild to moderate sagging skin or those looking to prolong the effects of a cosmetic surgery procedure.

Results can be observed after a single session, with optimum results appearing over two to three months. Results may last for years, depending on the individual’s skin condition and natural aging process.

How does HIFU work?

HIFU is an FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) and HSA (Health Sciences Authority) approved treatment in Singapore that uses ultrasound technology to reach different layers of the skin, penetrating through skin without causing damage to the surface and delivering targeted waves of 60-70 degrees Celsius.
Doctors normally begin each HIFU therapy session by cleaning the targeted areas of the face and applying a cooling gel. After that, they use a handheld HIFU-powered transducer that generates short bursts of ultrasonic waves.
The device would deliver targeted ultrasonic waves into many layers of skin and tissue when held above the skin. The ultrasonic waves generate heat that penetrates deep into the epidermal layer, melting fat in the face while stimulating collagen to tighten the skin, giving the skin a lifting and toning look.

How does HIFU work?

HIFU is an approved treatment that uses ultrasound technology to reach different layers of the skin, penetrating without causing damage to the surface while delivering targeted waves at 60-70 degrees Celsius.

A typical HIFU therapy session begins with the doctor or practitioner cleaning the targeted areas of the face and applying a cooling gel. After that, a handheld HIFU device is used to generate short bursts of ultrasonic waves.

When held above the skin, the device delivers targeted ultrasonic waves into multiple layers of skin and tissue. The ultrasonic waves generate heat that penetrates deep into the epidermal layer, melting fat in the face while stimulating collagen production to tighten the skin, resulting in a lifted and toned appearance.

Why HIFU and what are the benefits?

Our skin’s structural base which helps to keep our skin firm, smooth, and youthful-looking loses elastin and collagen as we age.
Fine lines and wrinkles, double chins, sagging skin, neck, jowls, and cheeks can all be reduced with HIFU treatment.
In addition to skin lifting, HIFU helps to minimize the appearance of dark eye circles and wrinkles around the eyes.

HIFU helps:

  • Lifts and tightens the chin/jaw area, eyebrows, cheeks, and neck area.
  • Reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
  • Stimulates the natural healing process of the body.

Why HIFU and what are the benefits?

As we age, our skin’s structural foundation, which helps keep it firm, smooth, and youthful-looking, gradually loses elastin and collagen. This can lead to fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, double chins, and loss of definition in areas like the neck, jowls, and cheeks.

HIFU treatment helps to address these concerns by tightening and lifting the skin. In addition to skin rejuvenation, HIFU can also help reduce the appearance of dark eye circles and wrinkles around the eyes.

Benefits of HIFU:

  • Lifts and tightens the chin, jawline, eyebrows, cheeks, and neck area.
  • Reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
  • Stimulates the body’s natural healing process to promote collagen production.

FAQs

Each HIFU treatment session typically take around 60-90 mins, depending on the treated area.

Following HIFU treatment, you may notice an instant lift.
According to clinical studies, your skin will continue to lift and tighten progressively over the next 3-4 months.
This is due to the fact that HIFU treatment initiates a gradual process of collagen repair and regeneration.

Most patients only require one HIFU treatment, with maintenance every six months.
Two initial treatments are recommended for patients with severe sagging, followed by routine maintenance every six months.

HIFU is a relatively painless technique. Numbing cream is not required for the majority of our patients. A moderate discomfort along the jawline and cheek bone may be felt by some though. If necessary, topical anaesthesia might be used to relieve any discomfort.

There is no downtime with HIFU treatment.
HIFU is a non-invasive process that allows you to immediately resume your normal activities.

There are no known side effects though some patients may experience some slight redness of the skin and swelling that are temporary.

FAQs

Each HIFU treatment session typically takes around 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the treated area.

You may notice an instant lift immediately after the treatment. However, according to clinical studies, the skin will continue to lift and tighten gradually over the next 3 to 4 months as the treatment stimulates collagen repair and regeneration.

Most patients only require one HIFU treatment, with maintenance every six months.
 For those with severe sagging, two initial treatments are recommended, followed by routine maintenance every six months.

HIFU is a relatively painless procedure. Most patients do not require numbing cream. However, some may experience mild discomfort along the jawline and cheekbone. If necessary, topical anesthesia can be applied to relieve any discomfort.

There is no downtime with HIFU treatment. It is a non-invasive procedure, allowing you to resume normal activities immediately after treatment.

There are no known major side effects. However, some patients may experience temporary redness or slight swelling, which typically subsides quickly.

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