What is HIFU
HIFU is a treatment to reduce the telltale signs of ageing. This is a non-invasive, painless and innovative alternative to a surgical facelift and is also a good treatment for those who have had surgery and would like to rejuvenate some of the effects.
HIFU delivers precise ultrasound to the correct depths of the skin without damaging the epidermal layer. Muscles are stimulated and new collagen is produced. This treatment uses thermal energy that heats up the tissue, tightens the skin and forms new collagen. HIFU affects the dermis and SMAS; the same layer that is pulled tight during a surgical facelift, but without the pain and scarring.
This procedure is a very effective treatment to lift and tighten a sagging jawline, neck, cheeks and brows. HIFU results can be seen after one treatment, leaving you with a rejuvenated and a much more healthy, youthful appearance.
What is HIFU Treatment?
HIFU stands for ‘High Intensity Focused Ultrasound’. This treatment can target various depths of the body’s tissue for skin tightening, skin lifting and body contouring. Entirely non-invasive, HIFU machines work by targeting deep layers in the skin – it boosts new collagen production and collagen regeneration right at the source. It is sometime called the ‘Lunchtime Face Lift’ as the treatment is quick, very tolerable and has no downtime.
How HIFU Works
Focused ultrasound energy is aimed at the treatment area. This passes through the skin’s surface to the layers below, much deeper than laser or radio frequency energy.Applied ultrasound energy causes the skin tissue cells to heat up quickly. At 60C, the ultrasound damages the cells and stimulates them to produce more collagen.
Collagen is a protein that improves the skin’s structure, so the skin in this area becomes tighter and firmer. As it all happens below the skin’s surface, there’s no damage to the top layers.
Working Theory of HIFU Machine work?
HIFU is high intensity focused ultrasound. The highly focused ultrasound energy creates thermal coagulation zones at 3 different depths. (1.5mm, 3.0mm, and 4.5mm). Wound healing response results in the formation of new collagen.
HIFU for Body is the advanced technology which delivers 11 line of focused energy at a depth of 13mm & 8mm. The controlled thermal effect leads to the break of the targeted fat cells.
Working Theory of 4D HIFU Machine
1.DS-4.5mm transducer, 4MHz frequency used to transmit high-energy focused ultrasound to the skin, subcutaneous tissue, ultrasound to penetrate the skin to a depth of 4.5mm, direct subcutaneous SMAS layer, forming regional "heat coagulation" , Targeted at thicker skin, such as cheeks, etc.
2.The DS-3.0mm transducer, 4MHz frequency, used to release the ultrasound energy into the 3.0mm dermis layer, is responsible for activating the dermal skin layer of collagen, effectively enhance the effect of the Scheme consolidation, Pores and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
3.7.0mm, 13mm transducer are responsible for transmission of 4MHZ high intensity focused ultrasound subcutaneous fat layer to fuse fat cells. Then the metabolites of the fat cells will be excreted by the metabolism of the human body. It is directed at the body.
Technology of HIFU
The HIFU device is advanced technology with the ability to penetrate energy into the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) layer, deeper than any other non-invasive treatment. The SMAS layer sits between the muscle and the fat. It's the same area a plastic surgeon pulls and tightens with a knife in a real facelift procedure!
During a treatment, HIFU ultrasound waves send heat under the skin to cause micro-injuries below the surface. To repair it, your body naturally enters a regeneration phase and produces collagen, leading to firmer, tighter skin. That's why HIFU yields such effective results - plus zero surgery and zero downtime.
Why Choose HIFU?
There are many cosmetic treatments are available in the market. So why shall you choose HIFU over the others? HIFU is undoubtedly one of the best result-oriented facelift treatments. HIFU treatment for the face is safe for all kinds of skin. Here are some reasons for choosing HIFU
1.Painless and non-surgical treatment
2.Safe and very less side effects for all kinds of skin
3.Zero downtime
4.HIFU gives the best result within a few sessions
5.The result can be seen for long term
6.Easily available and cost-effective
What Are the Benefits of HIFU Treatments?
There are so many benefits of HIFU 4D, but here are the highlights. HIFU:
1.Improves facial contours, skin tone, and texture
2.Tightens loose or sagging skin
3.Provides natural and gradual rejuvenation results
4.Long-lasting anti-aging treatment
5.Safer alternative to surgery and facelifts
6.Painless procedure requires no downtime or recovery
7.Effective method to rejuvenate the skin and reduce wrinkles
8.Can be administered virtually anywhere on the body
HIFU Treatment Using Guide
Many people only need one treatment session, which can last between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on the target area. What can you expect during HIFU treatment?
1.The clinician will clean the area and might apply an anaesthetic cream.
2.They will apply an ultrasound gel to protect your skin surface.
3.A handheld HIFU device is placed against your skin.
4.It will be held there for an appropriate amount of time, delivering ultrasound energy in short pulses.
5.You might feel a tingling sensation and some warmth from the device.
6.The clinician will then remove device and clean off any gel.
How HIFU Treatments Are Needed to Achieve Results?
For you to see visible results, 1 HIFU treatment session every 6 to 8 months would do the trick. On average, most of the patients would require 1 HIFU treatment annually to achieve and sustain their results, and this is because the PrettyLasers’ HIFU used is a medical-graded treatment device.
This medical-graded HIFU device helps stimulate the production of collagen over weeks and months. as a result, the results are only visible after 2 to 3 months and its peak is around the 6th month. Following that, the results are sustained from the 6th to the 18th month depending on one’s genetics, condition of the skin, and the ability to produce new collagen.
HIFU Treatment for Face Side Effects
The best part about this treatment is that you’re able to resume your normal activities immediately after you leave the provider’s office. Some slight redness or swelling may occur, but it should subside quickly. A light tingling sensation of the treated area may persist for a few weeks.Rarely, you may experience temporary numbness or bruising, but these side effects usually go away after a few days.