Treatments using focused ultrasound (HIFU), are currently at the forefront of the methods of choice for improving various facial and body imperfections. Using HIFU technology, it is possible to perform a natural facelift, as well as wrinkle reduction or even body shaping and slimming. Find out what the innovation of HIFU is all about and which treatments you should opt for to get spectacular results!
What is HIFU and how does it affect the skin?
HIFU, or high intensity focused ultrasound, is concentrated sound waves that have a very wide range. Ultrasound used in aesthetic medicine treatments has the ability to penetrate even the deep layers of the skin, as well as the subcutaneous fatty tissue.
HIFU waves penetrate the skin while bypassing the top layer, minimizing the risk of side effects. The depth of HIFU lapping can be adjusted depending on the problem you want to remove or reduce. This makes HIFU treatments applicable to loss of skin firmness, when it is necessary to shrink collagen fibers and initiate the production of new ones. Reaching deeper, up to 4.5 mm, ultrasound has an effect on fat cells. By breaking up fatty tissue, we achieve a slimming effect.
The energy of the devices accumulates at the level of subcutaneous tissue, where it sets the cells in motion. As a result of friction between the cells, the temperature is raised, which successively causes minimal but numerous burns, invisible from under the skin.
HIHU treatments – Ultraskin II Absolute and SonoQueen.
Among the most effective devices that work with HIFU energy are the Ultraskin II Absolute and SonoQueen. These treatments are very effective, so usually even a single contact of the skin with ultrasound allows for satisfactory results.
Individual setting of parameters depending on the body defect allows to increase the effectiveness of the treatment. After a period of intensive collagen and elastin production, which usually takes 1-3 months, we can evaluate the final effects of the HIFU treatment. Possible repetition of the treatment is performed after a period of approx. 6 months.
When is it a good idea to choose a HIFU treatment for the face?
HIFU treatments are performed, among other things. For natural lifting effects. Collagen fibers shrunk under thermal coagulation almost immediately tighten the skin. In turn, the intense changes taking place in the skin and subcutaneous tissue deepen the effects each day after treatment. Thanks to the production of new cells, facial wrinkles also become shallower, and some disappear completely.
HIFU facial treatments are therefore performed to reduce skin problems, such as sagging cheeks and brows, bags and dark circles under the eyes, wrinkles, and general loss of firmness. Stimulating the dermis to remodel also has a beneficial effect on skin tone, reducing discoloration. HIFU treatments therefore work well for all signs of aging, as well as imperfections in younger people.
Slimming and body contouring with HIFU treatments
The destructive effect of temperature on adipose tissue also allows for the reduction of local fat deposits. After the procedure, the damaged fat cells are absorbed by the immune system, so the results are visible, but also natural.
So with HIFU treatments, we can reduce the second chin or improve the oval of the face. The treatments also work well for improving the appearance of the body, among other things. abdomen, cleavage, buttocks and back. The ability to reduce fat locally also allows the removal of excess tissue from the arms, calves, or knees.
You can find details about HIFU treatments on the Clinic’s website – check it out or make an appointment to have us evaluate your skin condition and help you develop the best treatment method!