Non-Surgical Face Lift (HIFU)
As we age collagen production slows down. Our face and neck start to lose tone and elasticity and we often notice our skin becoming looser or start to sag. This can cause particular concern around the jawline or jowls, the neck and brow area; ageing us beyond our years.
Using high intensity focused ultrasound, 3D HIFU targets specific layers of the skin, pinpointing the dermal layer at 3 different depths including the deep foundational layer called the SMAS. The Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System is a strong, thin layer of connective tissue made up of collagen, elastin and muscle fibres. During a facelift procedure, surgeons manipulate this tissue to physically lift and tighten the skin. Uniquely, our HIFU treatment can tighten this layer without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin.
Non-surgical facelift treatments such as Thermage, Pelleve, Laser and IPL heat up the dermal layers of the skin affecting the surface temperature which can be uncomfortable or painful and are not able to affect the deeper SMAS layer.
Microcurrent treatments such as Caci only tone the facial muscles rather than affecting the deeper structures of the skin. These treatments require multiple treatments per week and results fade once the course is complete.
How does it work?
The treatment utilises high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to heat up targeted areas of soft tissue below the surface of the skin.
Using heat, 3D HIFU creates minute pockets of thermal damage deep within the structural layers of the skin. This triggers the body’s natural healing response under the skin and kick starts the body into producing collagen.
The healing process results in the formation of new collagen which could provide a longer term tightening of the skin. Heat needs to be targeted at the right temperature and the correct depth to induce the skin tightening effect. Only high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is capable of achieving both and it does this without injuring the skin’s surface.
What areas can be treated?
Areas that can be treated are:
- The neck
- The jawline or jowls
- The lower face
- The brow
- The eye area
What results can I expect?
The results of this targeted treatment help to lift and tighten the face and neck to achieve a more youthful appearance.
Are you eligible for this treatment?
3D HIFU is suitable for both women and men. Typically we treat clients who have mild to moderate skin laxity, i.e. loose skin around the neck, drooping or sagging jowls / jawline or a lowered brow.
The treatment is ideal for clients in their 30’s and 40’s who are looking to slow down the ageing process and maintain a youthful appearance.