At Sarah M Laser and Skin Clinic we are delighted to offer the popular HIFU treatment, widely known as the latest medical grade technology proven to provide the most effective results. Based in Ealing Broadway, London, all our clinic’s consultants are fully qualified with the expertise to perform HIFU treatments that provide the very best results possible.
Considered the next big thing to a conventional facelift, HIFU facelift treatment is known to target multiple depths in the body’s tissue for skin tightening, lifting of the skin and body contouring. Not only this, but it also tones the skin to counter the consequences of age and gravity.
This beneficial treatment makes use of ultrasound energy for stimulating collagen production which is the main reason for making the skin firm. HIFU gives the person a lifted refreshing look and eliminates skin ageing issues as well.
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound commonly known as HIFU is a face lifting treatment that has taken the cosmetic industry by storm in the last 10 years or so. It was first practiced in the year 2008 and since its conception, there is no looking back as HIFU has gained a great appreciation not only amongst aestheticians but also the patients as well.
One year after its conception, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved HIFU . However, it took 5 years for the device used in the treatment, for improving the fine lines and wrinkles from décolletage, to get accepted.
HIFU was declared a safe and effective treatment for facial lifting and wrinkles after various tests. A lot of people started seeing visible results just a few months after the treatment and there were no risks involved in it.
The general procedures for which HIFU Facelift is used are skin tightening, face lifting and body contouring. The interesting thing about these procedures of HIFU is that they are known as ‘off-label’ treatments
HIFU for face lifting is for all those people who are afraid of the risks involved with facelift surgery and don’t want to spend a lot of time recovering from the surgery. One thing to notice is that this non-surgical treatment is not an effective procedure for all those who suffer from mild to moderate sagging skin
You don’t have to repeat this treatment as it provides great results in only one treatment which lasts 3-6 months depending on the concerns age and lifestyle.
High-intensity focused ultrasound is directed on specific body parts like the face and neck to penetrate inside the foundation of the layer surpassing the skin’s surface. The purpose of this targeted energy is to reach the deep muscles and structural tissues where the collagen lies.
When the collagen fibres rejuvenate and shorten, a tightening effect is experienced which results in the gentle and gradual restoration of skin, tissue and memory.
This treatment is known to be best when it comes to lifting and tightening the cheeks, and the area around them and sharpening the jowls and jawline. Also, the lifting of brows, significant elimination of wrinkles on and around the eyes, lips and diminishing the excessive skin on upper eyelids are done wonderfully well with ultrasound for the face.
Not to forget the enhanced outline of the chin, reduction of marionette lines, lowering of ageing signs like wrinkles from the neck, overall improvement of the skin quality, and tightening of mild to moderate loose skin.
One thing special about HIFU face lifting treatment is that noticeable results can be seen after one treatment and add to that no preparation is required.
Some clients do notice immediate results after the treatment, however, the ultimate lifting is seen in 2-8 weeks because this is the time taken for collagen to rejuvenate and replenish.
The procedure starts with the aesthetic specialist removing the client’s makeup. It is followed by the application of specialised gel on the area that is to be treated. Then the ultrasonic device is passed over the skin. Once the passing of the device over the treatment area is done, the aesthetician would further advise you on follow up treatments where required for optimum results.
The time is taken for treating one area, for instance, the jowls may take 15-20 minutes; however, a full treatment takes 40 minutes approx. When talking about the results, it takes around 2 weeks to start showing some effects and the max time for full results is upto 8 weeks.
The aesthetic specialist will ask you for a course of radiofrequency treatment sessions after 7-10 days. This step is known to boost the results gained by the treatment. After the treatment, if you face slight swelling, redness and a bit of bruising, no need to worry about it as all these signs will fade away quickly.
The process starts with a high-intensity ultrasound targeting the layer of skin, underneath the surface, addressed in cosmetic surgery, SMAS or superficial musculo aponeurotic system. This way, not only the muscle layer is tightened but also the skin tightening is experienced in combination with collagen boost.
HIFU Facelift treatment targets the deep structural tissues and muscles, where collagen is present, by evading the skin surface. The purpose of this high-intensity light is to stimulate collagen production at the deep dermal and subdermal levels. This may result in a micro-injury to that tissue.
Moving forward, when the tissue starts healing, collagen production is increased. Due to the organizing and shortening of collagen fibres, a tightening experience is visible on the skin. Let’s now tell you something more about HIFU treatment in London.
HIFU facelift is great for both men and women between the ages of 30-70. Although, there are a few contraindications involved in this process:
However, this treatment is considered great and beneficial for people seeking skin tightening, rejuvenation and getting rid of saggy skin. HIFU treatment is not for those women who are pregnant or lactating. For all those people who don’t want to spend time and heavy money on the surgical process and don’t want to experience the recovery and downtime time, HIFU for face lifting is ideal for them.
A careful study by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) suggests that ultrasound for the face being a non-surgical alternative to facelift has seen huge popularity in the last few years. The number of HIFU facelift procedures in the last five years has increased by 70%.
Let’s now take you through the aesthetic benefits of HIFU which will give you a clear idea of what results you are going to get by opting for it. These are listed below.
The results of studies conducted all over the world on HIFU facelift treatment are promising as well. A study conducted on 32 Korean people proved that HIFU is the only non-surgical treatment that showed quick results and improved the elasticity of the skin on cheeks, lower abdomen and thighs after 8-12 weeks.
Another study worth mentioning here involved 93 people. More than 70% of the people showed clear improvement in their appearance after only three months.
There isn’t any downtime involved in this process. No surgery means, you can start away with your routine chores, immediately. Also, you don’t need to take any special measures for your skin as your aesthetician will handle everything for you. Once the treatment is over, experts recommend that you use a recommended nourishing face mask for enriching your skin atleast three times a week
Make sunscreen an integral part of your life and avoid going to steam rooms and saunas for 10-15 days after the treatment. Abnegate from using alcohol in the next 24 hours and consume plenty of fluids, especially water. If you experience any redness or swelling, after the treatment it will go away shortly.
Only one! HIFU facelift is a one-off procedure and it provides ideal and long-lasting results even after one treatment. The lifespan of the results depends purely on the person getting this treatment, the age of the person and diet. Other factors that can affect the results are the lifestyle of the person, alcohol consumption, smoking, and stress.
A lot of people are concerned about whether HIFU will cause pain or not. There is a complete surety that HIFU doesn’t cause any pain, however, you may feel slight discomfort, tingling or warm sensation. The feeling of discomfort vanishes after some time and points towards a beneficial aspect that the collagen-building process has begun.
Once the treatment is complete, almost all patients leave quite comfortable and happy about the benefits that they are going to have.
The most common areas for which HIFU treatment is deemed effective are the face, eyes, neck and decollete. This best face lifting treatment is known to be great for reducing wrinkles from the forehead, around the eyes and lips. It helps in lifting and tightening the eyebrow line, and the cheeks.
It also helps in smoothing the skin texture and enhances the skin’s elasticity. Your marionette lines are reduced considerably and there are very less signs of aging over your neck’s skin after the treatment.
*Full Face £400 (Excluding Eye & Forehead Area)
*Full Face & Eyes £550
*Full Face Eyes & Forehead £600
*Full Face Eyes & Neck £650
*Full Face Eyes Neck & Chest £750
*HIFU Eyes £200
*Marionette Line & Upper Lip £175
*Neck £175
*Brow & Forehead £150
*Cheeks £200
*Jawline £175
To book your HIFU treatment at our skin clinic in Ealing, London, get in touch with us. We’ve made booking easy, you just need to fill out our online contact form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can about a consultation.
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