HIFU treatment works by sending high frequency ultrasound waves deep beneath the layers of the skin, targeting the muscle layer. HIFU face treatment has been found to penetrate more deeply than laser, making it the gold-standard treatment for skin tightening. The high frequency waves cause the tissue to vibrate, causing localised heat. The temperature reaches 65 degrees, which is hot enough to cause muscles and surrounding tissues to contract, helping to stimulate collagen and promote tissue regeneration. This ultimately has the effect of tightening skin and minimising the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the face.
In addition to tightening loose and sagging skin and reducing wrinkles, a HIFU facelift can also help improve the general appearance of the face, neck and décolletage, provide a lift to the eyebrows, eyelids and cheeks, and enhance the definition of the jawline.