HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound)
A non-invasive clinical ultrasound treatment targeting the SMAS tissue layer to lift, tighten, and contour sagging facial skin.
Treatment Overview
What Is This Treatment?
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is a leading non-invasive skin lifting treatment. By delivering ultrasound energy to precise depths, it heats the deep support layers of the skin, causing thermal coagulation and contracture that results in a physical lift without needles.
Treatment Process
HIFU bypasses the skin surface, delivering ultrasound energy directly to the SMAS (Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System) layer. This is the same deep fibrous muscle layer tightened during surgical face lifts. The heat causes immediate fiber contracture and triggers a long-term collagen building process.
Recovery & Downtime
The recovery profile is classified as: None; minor muscle tenderness. Normal skin maintenance operations can be resumed immediately. There is no restriction on physical activities.
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) lifts the SMAS layers to target deep Wrinkles and skin sagging, returning natural structural definition.
At A Glance
- Targets deep SMAS muscle layer
- Tightens sagging jawlines & neck
- Stimulates long-term collagen
- Zero downtime or needles
- One session recommended annually
Who Is It Suitable For?
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Saggy jowls and loose jawline definition
- Double chin and under-jaw volume
- Mild to moderate neck skin laxity
- Drooping brow lines
Contraindications (Not Suitable For)
- ✕Open wounds or cystic acne in the treatment area
- ✕Metal stents or dental implants near target lines (precautions taken)
- ✕Pregnancy or active dermal infections
- ✕Recent fillers or threads (must wait 2–3 months)
Benefits & Expectations
Results typically last 12 to 18 months, depending on skin health.
Usually requires only 1 session per year. Touch-up sessions can be scheduled after 6 months.
Results typically last 12 to 18 months, depending on skin health.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will feel a warm, vibrating prickling sensation, particularly over bony zones. It is generally described as tolerable. Numbing cream is not required since energy targets deep layers.
Interested In Learning Whether This Treatment Is Right For You?
Every treatment recommendation begins with a diagnostic consultation and clinical assessment. Book a session to formulate a custom care plan.