HIFU is a non surgical, non-invasive technology for skin tightening & face lifting
This procedure delivers High intensity focused ultrasound to the deeper layers of the skin. Skin tightening is achieved by heat stimulated collagen production in the dermis and contraction of the SMAS (superficial musculo aponeurotic system)
The machine uses high intensity focused ultrasound energy at specific depths, targeting the skin, muscle & fat layers causing vibration of fat cells leading to friction & heat that disrupts fat cells at temperature greater than 58 degree celcius to destroy small targeted fat cells without affecting the surrounding tissue. The skin surface is unaffected.
The application of heat at these discrete thermal coagulation points causes collagen fibres to contract & stimulate new collagen. By targeting the SMAS, non-invasive tightening & lifting of sagging skin & improvement in the appearance of wrinkles can be achieved.
It helps with lifting of heavy, sagging cheeks thus restoring the angle of the lower face.
The neck area is also tightened and firmed and it gets back the v shape of the jawline.
For the upperface , it helps to smoothen the forehead lines as well as enable some eyebrow lift for a more youthful, open look.
Laugh lines or crow's feet can also be smoothened by this procedure.
The deeper tightening takes 4 – 8 weeks for the complete effect to become apparent and if required can be repeated in 9-12 months.