What is HIFU?
HIFU means high intensity focused ultrasound. It is a safe, Nonsurgical, non invasive treatment that counteracts the effect of time and gravity or age on your skin. Specially eyebrow, double chin, and jaw line area. It decreases the wrinkles of face and neck.
How does HIFU works?
HIFU stimulates collagen production in the skins foundation, resulting in visible significant lift of tissue. Over the time period of 2-3 months.
How HIFU therapy is differs from laser procedure?
- HIFU is a non-invasive therapy so there will be no down time as laser procedure.
- Laser rely on light energy, whoch cannot reach deeper skin laser, so laser treatments typically only treat superficial skin.
- The HIFU therapy doesn’t involve any creams, fillers or toxins, it just relies on your body’s own collagen building process for natural noticeable result.
How long will a HIFU therapy treatment take?
The procedure will takes almost 60-90 minutes and numbing reams will take almost 30 minutes so whole procedure take 1-1:30 hours in clinic.
Do I need to take leave from work?
- There is no down time in HIFU therapy.
- After your procedure you can resume your normal activities immediately.
- You can start your general skin care, creams & make-up can be applied a normal.
How much pain will be there during procedure?
Most of the patient will not complain of pain or mild toothache type pain you may feel that is during procedure and may persist for 1-2 day.
How many HIFU treatments will I need?
- This may be based on the degree of skin laxity, the individual collagen building process.
- Generally two sessions one session followed by touch up session after three months.
- For maintenance once in 6 months to 1 year.
Who is a good candidate for HIFU?
- Who is has mild to moderate skin laxity. When the skin begins to feel and look less firm and wrinkled.
- Examples loose skin over the forehead, cheeks, chin, sagging under the chin and loose skin on the neck
Are there any side effects?
- Mild redness during and after the procedure, however it disappear within a few hours.
- Some patient may experience slight tingling or pain over touch but these are temporary.
How long does it takes to see result and how long do they last?
After your treatment, you may see some initial effect within 2-3 day but unltimate results will take place over 2-3 months.
How much does HIFU therapy cost?
The cost depends upon the size of the area being trated.