5 Benefits of facial HIFU for face Lifting
5 Benefits of facial HIFU for face Lifting
In this article, you will learn about 5 benefits of facial HIFU for face lifting. HIFU produces sound waves to target the layers of skin merely below the surface. The sound waves cause the tissue to burn up rapidly.
When the cells reach a specific temperature, they undergo cellular damage. While this may seem unreasonable, the damage really spurs the cells to produce more “collagen”.
The increase in collagen effects in firmer, tighter skin with
HIFU may not be relevant
People who have photodamaged skin or having a high degree of saggy skin will need several sessions before seeing results.
Old people with more extended
Benefits of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound
According to the ASAPS (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), HIFU and other non-intrusive alternatives to facelifts have seen a significant increase in demand over the last few years.
HIFU has many aesthetic benefits:
• Reduction of wrinkles
• Tightening the sagging skin on the neck (also known as “turkey neck”)
• Lifting the eyebrows, eyelids, and cheeks
• Enhancement of jawline
• Tightening of décolletage
• Smoothening of the skin
A study in 2017 involving 32 Korean people showed that HIFU significantly enhanced skin elasticity of the thighs, lower abdomen, and cheeks after 12 weeks.
HIFU for Face Procedure
There are no special preparations that are needed to be done before having a HIFU
Here is what to expect on your Appointment:
- The physician first cleans the target area
- Apply a topical
anesthetic cream on the targetted area. - The physician then applies an ultrasound gel.
- The HIFU device is placed on the skin.
- With the help of an ultrasound viewer, the physician then adjusts the settings of the device.
- Ultrasound energy is then pointed toward the targetted area in short pulsations for about 30 to 90 minutes.
- The device is then removed.
If additional sessions are needed, you will schedule the follow-up.While the ultrasound energy is being applied, you might feel tingling and heat. You can take a pain killer if it is bothersome.You are free to go home and can resume your daily activities right after the procedure.