During the treatment, HIFU delivers focused ultrasound energy deep beneath the skin at the optimal temperature for collagen regeneration. This jumpstarts a process known as neocollagenesis which produces fresh, new collagen naturally. HIFU treatments don’t involve any creams, fillers or toxins. It is your body’s own collagen-building process that is activated and creates the natural and noticeable results.

A good candidate for HIFU is someone with skin that has “relaxed” to the point of looking, and often feeling, less firm. A lowered eyebrow line or sagging skin on the eyelids, for instance, is often the first sign of “maturing” skin. Typically, those in their late thirties and older who have mild to moderate skin laxity are candidates.

While the ultrasound energy is being delivered you will feel tiny amounts of “energy” being deposited to precise depths of the skin. This is a positive and temporary signal that the collagen-building process has been initiated. Comfort thresholds vary from person to person but the sensations only last while the treatment is being delivered. Your dermal therapist will aim to make your experience as comfortable as possible. Patients typically leave feeling relaxed and excited about the benefits to come.

Generally only one treatment is needed every 6 months to 2 years depending on the client’s age and degree of skin laxity, biological response to ultrasound energy and their individual collagen-building process. Some clients may benefit from additional treatments and future touch-up treatments can help clients keep pace with their body’s natural aging process.

With HIFU treatment there is NO downtime. After your treatment, you can resume your normal activities immediately and there are no special measures that you have to take. It is even possible to have your treatment during your lunch-break.

The most common areas to use HIFU are the face, neck and body. You can expect to notice your skin lifting and tightening with immediate effect, with ongoing results in the ensuing weeks. Optimum results will be seen at 6-12 weeks, leaving you feeling smoother, brighter and firmer, and will continue to improve for up to six months following your treatment. Results last for between one and two years. HIFU is also very effective when used on the abdomen, legs, buttocks and arms to tighten and sculpt these areas.

Some patients may see the initial result instantly. However, the ultimate lifting and firming process will take place over approximately 3-4 months with continual on-going improvement up to 6 months. One treatment every 6 to 12 months is usually enough, yet, depending on age and degree of skin laxity extra sessions might be required. Some clients may also benefit from additional treatments.

Yes! HIFU can treat all skin colours in accordance with the Fitzpatrick scale.

- Open wounds or lesions on the face and/or neck
- Severe or cystic acne on the face and/or neck
- Pacemakers and electronic device implants in treated area
- Heart Conditions
- An active systemic or local skin disease that may alter wound healing
- Herpes
- Autoimmune disease
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Bell’s palsy
-Pregnant or breastfeeding women
If you have any of these contra-indication you must consult your general doctor first for advice.