HIFU/ULTHERA
Brief
Hifu is one of the most preferred anti-ageing treatments in Mumbai that helps address the early signs of ageing, including sagging cheeks, excess skin on the eyelids, and loose skin on the neck. It works wonders for people having less skin laxity. It is considered a gold-standard anti-ageing neck treatment for delivering excellent results. This non-surgical therapy uses sound waves to heat the tissues below the skin to stimulate them to produce new collagen. Hifu is a non-invasive treatment to lift and rejuvenate the face without surgical facelifts. While both treatments use ultrasound, HIFU uses high-intensity focused ultrasound and Hifu uses micro-focused ultrasound. This technology can treat skin layers at different depths and target the skin as required. Using micro-focused ultrasound and traditional ultrasound imaging, Hifu generates a thermal effect under the skin, stimulating collagen production in the area that will be the most beneficial to you. The Hifu treatment penetrates deep into the skin, boosting your body’s process of creating fresh, new collagen.
Purpose Of Hifu
It is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared procedure used for skin tightening, anti-ageing, neck, chin, and brow lifts, and also for reducing wrinkles and lines on the face and upper chest. This skin lifting treatment is effective even on conditions as severe as “turkey neck”. Hifu is a non-surgical alternative to a facelift. It’s used to counteract signs of ageing like skin sagging and wrinkles on the face, neck, and chest as well as drooping of the brow area. The FDA-cleared technology stimulates collagen production, which should create a more youthful look overall.
Procedure Of Hifu
Hifu targets areas beneath the skin with focused ultrasound energy, using the right temperature to support collagen regeneration. The heat energy from the applicator is aimed at different depths, affecting three layers:
- Muscle
- Skin
- Superficial Wrinkles
The ultrasound energy stimulates collagen and elastic tissue, which should result in firmer skin, less sagging, and fewer wrinkles. The hifu device is placed against the skin, and your provider will use an ultrasound viewer to adjust the device to the appropriate settings. Ultrasound energy is then delivered to the targeted areas.
Time Taken For Hifu
You can expect your treatment to take anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes based on which and how many areas you choose to treat. Once the process is over, you will be free to return home or carry on with your day. This treatment is convenient and effective and won’t take up your entire day.
Frequent Treatment Required For Hifu
This will likely include a maintenance appointment between six months and one year after your first treatment
What To Expect After Hifu
patients experience slight swelling, tingling, or tenderness to the touch, but these are mild and temporary in nature. Other, less common post-procedural effects may include temporary bruising or numbness on small areas of skin.
Results After Hifu
Hifu slows down the ageing process by stimulating collagen production. This helps the skin to maintain a youthful appearance for at least 2 more years. The final result of the session done will be seen after 3 months.
Recovery Time Required After Hifu
For the first several hours after treatment, you may notice that your skin is more flushed than normal. This is normal and should subside within the first day. Some patients report a gentle tingling in the skin, which also lasts less than 24 hours.