Do you have loose or sagging skin that makes you feel self-conscious? Are you looking for a cosmetic treatment that can tighten your skin and give you a more youthful appearance? Microneedling and HFIU are two of the most common procedures used to achieve this, but which is the best one for you? This blog post contains more details about Microneedling vs. HIFU for skin tightening.
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin treatment that uses fine needles to penetrate the skin. This stimulates collagen and elastin production, rejuvenating the skin by tightening and smoothing it. The procedure is suitable for various concerns including pigmentation, stretch marks, blackheads, open pores, scarring, and fine lines and wrinkles.
What is HFIU?
HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) uses state-of-the-art technology to heat muscle and deeper layers of the skin, causing contraction of tissue that stimulates the regeneration of collagen. This has the effect of tightening the skin which reduces lines and wrinkles. It’s a quick and is minimally invasive compared to surgical options.
Which Treatment is Best for Skin Tightening?
Microneedling and HIFU for skin tightening have their respective pros and cons. The best treatment will depend on various factors including your specific needs, goals, medical history and budget. Both procedures can achieve similar results, but the means by which they do that and the details involved can vary, which might influence your decision.
For instance, microneedling is minimally invasive and requires a day of down time whereas HIFU is non-invasive and you will have no down time at all after the treatment.. Furthermore, while both can cause some mild redness after the procedure, microneedling can also cause swelling and sore or tight feeling skin as well as light bruising in more uncommon cases.
HIFU is a state-of-the-art technology that can target harder-to-reach areas around the eyes and mouth. It also causes disruption and ablation of fat tissues which means it can reduce fat deposits in targeted areas at the same time. While micro needling has other benefits such as cost effective and improving skin texture and reducing scarring.
Contact Us Today to Book HIFU for Skin Tightening
The Greville Clinic is offers HIFU for skin tightening as well as other cosmetic treatments to help you achieve your skin goals. Book a consultation today by calling (03) 9824 2634, or enquire online for a prompt response.