Aesthetic HIFU Benefits
Unlike surgical facelifts, laser treatments and radio frequency, HIFU is the only non-invasive procedure that specifically targets the deep foundation below the skin, without cutting or disrupting the skin surface for your body’s own collagen production.
HIFU has many aesthetic benefits which include:
- Smoothing the skin
- Reduction of wrinkles
- Tightening of sagging skin around the neck
- Lifting cheeks, eyebrows, and eyelids
- A better definition of the jawline
- Tightening of the décolletage
- Stimulation of collagen generation
Smoothing the Skin
Smoothing the skin with High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is an innovative, non-invasive treatment designed to improve skin texture and promote a youthful appearance. Focused ultrasound energy is delivered deep into the dermal layers, stimulating collagen production and skin tightening. As collagen regenerates over time, individuals notice continued improvements in skin firmness and elasticity.
Reduction of Wrinkles
Reduction of wrinkles is made possible with High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), a cutting-edge non-invasive treatment targeting both fine lines and deeper wrinkles. Focused ultrasound energy treats areas most affected by aging, such as the forehead, eyes, and jawline. Safe for various skin types, this method requires no downtime and provides visible results without the need for surgery.
Tightening Sagging Skin Around the Neck
Tightening sagging skin around the neck is effectively achieved through High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), a non-invasive treatment designed to combat skin laxity. Focused ultrasound energy penetrates deep into the skin, stimulating collagen production and promoting skin tightening. This treatment provides a noticeable lift and firming of the neck area, reducing sagging and wrinkles safely and effectively.
Lifting Cheeks, Eyebrows, and Eyelids
Lifting the cheeks, eyebrows, and eyelids with High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) offers a non-invasive solution to enhance facial contours and rejuvenate the overall appearance. Using focused ultrasound, this treatment effectively lifts sagging skin in key areas, helping achieve a more youthful and refreshed look. Over time, collagen renewal leads to gradual improvements such as a lifted brow line, firmer cheekbones, and reduced eyelid droop.
Better Definition of Jawline
Achieving a better jawline definition is simple with High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), a non-invasive approach that targets sagging skin and enhances facial contours. The focused ultrasound energy firms and lifts the skin around the jawline, reducing jowls and refining the overall facial structure. Collagen development continues over time, creating a more sculpted and defined jawline.
Tightening the Décolletage
Tightening the décolletage with High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive treatment designed to improve the appearance of the skin in the upper chest and neckline area. This focused ultrasound technique lifts and firms sagging skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and crepey skin in the décolletage. As collagen production continues to regenerate over time, the skin in this area becomes smoother, more elastic, and youthful-looking, with ongoing visible improvements.
HIFU vs Facelifts
HIFU is also known as the ‘non-surgical facelift’ as it is a great treatment for people wanting the benefits of a facelift, such as tightening or lifting areas such as the face, neck and upper chest.
The ULTRAISER HIFU device provides the results of a facelift without any invasive surgery or injections which results in a further benefit – no downtime.
| HIFU | Surgical Facelift | |
|---|---|---|
| Invasiveness | Non-invasive | Invasive procedure requiring incisions and sutures |
| Recovery | None | 2-4 weeks |
| Cost | Low | High |
| Risks | Mild redness and swelling | Various risks associated with anaesthesia, bleeding, infection, blood clots, pain or scarring, hair loss at the incision site |
| Efficacy | In one study, 94% of people described improvement in skin lifting at a 3-month follow-up visit.[National Institutes of Health] | In one study, 97.8% of people described the improvement as very good or beyond expectations after one year.[National Institutes of Health] |
| Long Term Effects | The same study found that improvement in appearance persisted for at least 6 months. You will likely need to have additional HIFU treatments once the natural ageing process takes over.[National Institutes of Health] | Results are long-lasting. In one study, 68.5% percent of people rated improvement as very good or beyond expectations after an average of 12.6 years following the procedure.[National Institutes of Health] |
Information for the above table was taken from healthline.com.
HIFU vs RF and Laser Treatments
The following table provides an overview of HIFU technology compared with RF (Radio Frequency) and laser treatments.
| HIFU | RF | Laser | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 60-70°C Coagulation Necrosis |
38-50°C Sub-Optimal |
100°C Vaporization |
| Penetration Depth | 1-12mm | Up to 3mm, variable | Up to 1.5mm superficial |
| Precision | Precise and Fractional | Bulk Heating | Precise and Fractional |
| Treatment | Line Shot & Moving Shot | Stamp and Move | Stamp |
| Pain | Controllable | Yes | Yes |
| Damage | None | Epidermal Thermal Damage | Epidermal Thermal Damage |
| Application | Facial Lifting Body Tightening |
Improve Skin Laxity Wrinkles and some Sagging |
Facial Tightening Scar |
Safety
HIFU is considered a safe and effective procedure for tightening the facial skin. Its non-invasive process has obvious advantages over surgical facelifts as there are no incisions and no anaesthetic required.
The healthline.com website, in its 2019 article about HIFU wrote: “If you’re looking for a treatment that is quick, painless, and noninvasive, HIFU is an excellent option compared to a surgical facelift.”
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Ultraiser is one of the first portable, at-home HIFU devices used for anti-ageing and skin smoothing treatment. This product is considered a safe and effective procedure for tightening the facial skin at home.
