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High-intensity focused ultrasound is targeted in-depth, and temperatures are required to induce new collagen.  The treatment uses ultrasound energy to heat the layers of skin under the surface.  Therefore, each treatment is focused on targeting specific depths.  For example, with a high-intensity focused ultrasound facial, the treatments are 1.5, 3 mm, and 4.5 mm deep, and for the body, 6 mm and 13 mm.

The heat creates a controlled injury, causing your skin to mount a healing and repair response that induces the production of new collagen to firm your skin and elastin for more spring.

Increased collagen production is achieved without damage to the skin surface.  The ultrasound heats the tissue, resulting in a healing cascade and the stimulation of new collagen.  HIFU treatment results develop progressively over 6-12 weeks.

HIFU treatments have been shown to:

• Smooth wrinkles and fine lines on the face
• Tighten sagging skin on the neck (turkey neck)
• Define jawline by reducing jowls
• Firm and tightening skin n mot places of your face and body
• Improve skin texture and quality

HIFU skin tightening works best for people with mild or moderate skin sagging.  So, people with more advanced photo damage and skin sagging will require more treatments and may be better candidates for surgery or facial tread lift.

• The ideal candidate has mild to moderate skin laxity (generally in their 30s)
• Women with more pronounced facial sagging may require 2, 3 or more treatments to achieve a satisfactory result
• Surgical facelift or thread lifting may be a better option with advanced sagging
• High-intensity focused ultrasound can be combined with other treatment modalities, such as skin needling or biostimulator fillers

There is no preparation required for high-intensity focused ultrasound, although there are skincare products and supplements that help maximise your skin's ability to produce new collagen.  These include skincare containing vitamins A, B and C taking collagen powder and zinc, and ensuring optimal gut health.  In contrast, smoking, stress, poor sleep or certain medical condition can interfere with your body's innate healing and repair responses and decrease the effectiveness of the treatment.

There is no preparation required for high-intensity focused ultrasound, although there are skincare products and supplements that help maximise your skin's ability to produce new collagen.  These include skincare containing vitamins A, B and C taking collagen powder and zinc, and ensuring optimal gut health.  In contrast, smoking, stress, poor sleep or certain medical condition can interfere with your body's innate healing and repair responses and decrease the effectiveness of the treatment.

There is no recovery, and HIFU skin tightening is considered safe when performed by a trained therapist.  However, there are some side effects; some are common, while others are rare.

• Redness and swelling are common and can last for days, but you can resume normal activities immediately
• A tingling sensation can occur and may persist for a few weeks
• Rare side effects are temporary numbness, which can last for up to 6 weeks or bruises, which settle over 7-10 days
• We would not recommend strenuous exercise for 24 hours after your treatment

Results take several weeks to develop, as high-intensity focused ultrasound relies on your skin to produce new collagen for the desired firming and skin texture improvement.  Therefore, maximal results are sen at three months.