Given the abundance of machines and devices developed that promise to rejuvenate your skin, you can’t be blamed for feeling overwhelmed with the choices available. HIFU – High Intensity Focused Ultrasound – is a relatively new skin lifting and tightening technique that is gaining popularity—and for a good reason.
So, what exactly is this new treatment? HIFU is a non-surgical, non-invasive facelift. Its supporters claim that HIFU is an innovative alternative to surgical V shape face slimming procedures. It promises to lift and tighten the eye, neck, and face region, creating a natural-looking rejuvenation that can remove years off the face. And it’s a procedure that, as experts say, keeps on giving: the first benefit may be little, but as collagen synthesis increases, the skin tightens and enhances in texture.
How Does It Work?
HIFU works by focusing on the dermis skin layer, which is the same layer that is targeted during cosmetic surgery. Unlike laser, which passes through the skin from the outside, the HIFU technique avoids the skin’s surface and sends tailored energy to the deeper layer, structural regions where collagen is generated. Its penetrating ultrasound radiation promotes collagen formation in the skin’s deep dermal and subdermal layers. It accomplishes this by sending heat to those deeper layers of up to 60° Celsius, which causes ‘micro damages’ to the tissue, triggering a healing reaction.
The synthesis of collagen rises as the tissue starts to mend itself, and as the collagen fibers organize and tighten, the skin tightens.
Who Should Get A Hifu Treatment?
Those over 30 with some degree of face aging (mild-to-moderate skin elasticity, wrinkles, and/or fine lines) are ideal HIFU therapy candidates. Those who have serious sun damage or sagging skin would require more treatments to achieve benefits. Those that are older and have a bunch of sagging skin or have had a lot of sun exposure are unlikely to benefit from the HIFU facial.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
The number of treatments you’ll need is determined by your skin type. In some circumstances, a single treatment is sufficient. However, in certain circumstances, two or three further treatments every 3 months and one annually may be necessary.
There has to be a slight quick result but the developments would proceed through time as the production of collagen boosts and your skin keeps tightening up.
Does It Hurt?
Same with almost all facial treatments, subtle redness might appear; a slight percentage of HIFU users might get numbness, slight inflammation, or sensitivity, but these are temporary and mild effects without major pain for a long period.
However, within the treatment, you might feel some warmth, heat, or pain sensation that lasts not more than a few instants and only in the cycle of pulsation when applying ultrasound energy. The pain is extremely quick and a great indication of the stimulation of collagen production.
What Results Can I Expect?
This ultrasound V shape face slimming procedure could target the chin, neck, and brow individually, and provide overall skin rejuvenation and tightening and has obtained matching attention from the scientific society as a non-surgical method to enhance skin laxity and wrinkles.
One HIFU session could provide noticeable effects – though it possibly would not be dramatic – in tightening and lifting the skin in the face. And through time the results should still improve. A few studies have revealed a significant improvement in skin density because of the increased production of collagen, which assists the skin in maintaining its youthful, smoother glow.
If you opt for this treatment, make sure that your cosmetic doctor is properly trained, possesses medical experience, and has attended an accredited training program.
