Skin tightening HIFU Sydney

HIFU: High frequency focused ultrasound, uses both Micro and Macro Ultrasound technology, delivering precisely focused beams of ultrasound energy at three different depths in the skin’s layers.

Noninvasive ultrasound energy is delivered to these particular levels in the skin to stimulate a multi layered skin tightening effect which occurs over a period of months. The body’s natural wound healing response results in the formation of new collagen which leads to a tightening of the skin.

High frequency ultrasound technology works from the inside out bypassing the surface of the skin. HIFU also helps to tighten the muscle layer by targeting the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) which is directly above the facial muscle.

There are 3 phases of the wound healing response generated by the ULFIT™ treatment: HIFU treatment results in hemostasis and inflammation of the treated area. During the proliferative phase, tissue granulates, the wounded cells contract, and collagen synthesis begins. This leads into a skin remodeling phase where the collagen fibers strengthen and rearrange themselves, the skin tightens and lifts, and the fat layer is reduced.

HIFU can provide excellent results for most people with one to two sessions of treatment.

A very mild skin tightening effect can be felt almost immediately after therapy, with no thermal damage to the exterior of the skin. Some people may experience mild skin redness straight after treatment which generally subsides quickly afterward.

Results start appearing for most people 2 weeks following your ULFIT™ session and the skin continues to tighten and improve in texture for up to 6 months.

1 week: you may notice slight lifting and plumping of fine lines, possible slight tenderness. However results begin in two weeks.

1 month: slight lifting, skin will begin to feel tighter in some areas.

3-6 months: The real benefits of the treatment are now evident. Additional lifting, tighter better fitting skin, facial contours more defined.

We recommend two treatments for most people seeking optimal results however this is dependent on the amount of laxity of the skin we are treating. Some people may only require one treatment for great results. We also recommend a yearly maintenance treatment.

Results from HIFU will maintain your natural facial features whilst making your facial contours look younger and more defined unlike other procedures which can result in a sudden unnatural appearance.

The affect with HIFU is gradual and complementary.

The ULFIT™ hand-piece will be fitted with three different cartridges during your treatment. Each cartridge is designed to precisely target a particular level in the skins layer or with respect to the 4.5mm cartridge the SMAS layer.

On the day of treatment the skin will be cleansed, the area will be marked up and ultrasound gel is applied to the surface of the skin and the hand-piece is pressed onto each section and held for a few seconds whilst the energy is delivered to the target tissue. This is repeated until all desired areas are treated and then another pass is completed with a different cartridge for the subsequent layer.

Some areas such as the forehead and under the eyes will only be treated with the cartridge concerned with the uppermost layer. For a full face and neck treatment, time to complete will be approximately 45minutes to 1 hour. Some areas may be slightly uncomfortable during treatment and others there may be little to no sensation at all.

HIFU uses sound-waves (acoustic energy) to firm and tighten skin tissue, without affecting the uppermost layer of the skin, therefore there is no downtime with this treatment.