HIFU - HIGH INTENSITY FREQUENCY ULTRASOUND

Welcome to the benefits of hifu

HIFU is a totally natural way to treat anti-ageing and sculpt your body. Micro-shots of high intensity focused ultrasound energy are beamed into the surface of the skin, stimulating new collagen. At the same time, the micro-shots tighten muscles, improve your skin texture, and reduce wrinkles to give you a lifted look naturally.
HIFU is the most powerful treatment available as a safe alternative to surgery.

Aimed at those over 30years of age, where the skin has started to loose its tightness and elasticity.

It can be used on the body to target fat & tighten up the skin or on the face as a facelift. HIFU targets deeper layers under the skin (the SMAS or Superficial muscular aponeurotic system - which is the layer addressed during surgical facelifts) the exact same layer targeted during surgery. HIFU causes micro injuries deep under the surface of the skin causing a mass increase of collagen production, for the body an even deeper level of HIFU is used which effectively breaks down the fat cells whilst also firming & tightening the skin.

Generally, only 1 -2 treatments are all that are required, with an annual follow-up.

HIFU has many aesthetic benefits, including:

wrinkle reduction
plumping the skin due to increased collagen production
tightening sagging skin on the neck
lifting the cheeks, eyebrows, and eyelids
enhancing jawline definition
tightening & lifting of the décolletage
breast lift - non-surgically
buttocks fat reduction - reduce fat, tighten & smooth the skin
smoothing the skin
skin tightening & fat removal on the abdomen
removal of fat - buttocks, abdomen, legs, knees, love handles, back fat
knee fat pad reduction - tighten and lift, reducing dimpled appearance
vaginal tightening - also helps with light bladder leakage & vaginal dryness.

Just what is HIFU?

HIFU is considered a safe, effective, and noninvasive procedure for tightening the facial skin.

Its advantages over a surgical face lift are hard to deny. There are no incisions, no scarring, and no required rest or recovery time. HIFU is also far less expensive than a face lift.

Most people see full results 3 months after their final treatment.

If you’re looking for a treatment that is quick, painless, and noninvasive, HIFU is an excellent option compared to a surgical face lift.

Of course, HIFU isn’t a miracle cure for aging. The procedure is best suited for patients with mild-to-moderate skin laxity, and you may need to have the procedure repeated in one to two years as the natural aging process takes over.

If you’re older with more severe skin sagging and wrinkles, HIFU may not be able to completely eliminate these skin issues.

How Does HIFU Therapy Stimulate Collagen Production?
During the treatment the transducer delivers and deposits focused ultrasound energy deep beneath the skin at the optimal temperature for collagen regeneration. The treatment jumpstarts a natural process, known as neocollagenesis, to produce fresh, new collagen. The treatment itself doesn’t involve any creams, fillers or toxins, it just relies on your body’s own collagen-building process for natural, noticeable results.

Will I Need to Take Time off Work?

With a single HIFU Therapy treatment there is no downtime. After your procedure, you can resume your normal activities immediately, without having to follow any special post-treatment measures. We have even had clients come up to the clinic on their lunchbreak to have the treatment, no creams required and your general skin care plan and make-up can be applied as normal.

You may see some initial effect with an inflammatory response with perhaps a little redness, but the ultimate results will take place over 2-3 months as your body naturally regenerates collagen

Since the treatment stimulates your own collagen production, how long the results last varies for each person.

The treatment produces new collagen on the inside, but your natural aging process will dictate how long that translates into visible results on the outside

As the process of wound healing and collagen remodeling takes 2-3 weeks, the patient will see only 10% result in the 1st month, another 10% in the 2nd month and 80% result in the 3rd month.

What does HIFU feel like?

You may experience slight discomfort which is very manageable during a HIFU procedure. Some people describe it as tiny electric pulses or a light prickly sensation, but it is definitely not painful.If you’re worried about pain, you are welcome to take some anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen prior to treatment.Immediately after the treatment, you may experience mild redness or swelling, which will gradually recede over the next few hours.

Who can have HIFU?

Almost anyone can benefit from HIFU treatments, but there are some people who cannot be treated due to the nature of this high-tech skin treatment. There are no restrictions based on gender, skin colour, skin type or age, however those with ageing skin tend to see the most obvious results.People who can’t get HIFU skin treatments include anyone with an active skin infection, open wounds or visible acne lesions in the treatment area. People with pacemakers or other electronic implants are not able to undergo this type of treatment, and those who are pregnant are also excluded.Results can be less visible in those with extensive sun damage and people who smoke.

How Many HIFU Treatments Will I Need?

We generally recommend two treatments, and a follow-up annually. There are clients that are happy with the results and decide to only have one treatment. However this may be based on the degree of skin laxity, (age of skin) the biological response to ultrasound energy and the individual’s collagen-building process, some clients may benefit from additional treatments. Because skin continues to age, future touch-up treatments can help clients keep pace with the body’s natural aging process.

What are possible side effects?

There aren’t many negatives to HIFU treatments – the safety profile is excellent, with the results speaking for themselves. You can expect a few small side-effects immediately after a treatment, which dissipate within 24-48 hours. You may experience:

Redness
Slight swelling
Tingling or minor discomfort during treatments (if necessary, eased with pain medication)
Some people experience tingling for a few days to a week after treatments
Rarely, bruising or numbness, which dissipates within days

What can hifu treat?

What can I have HIFU for?
Visibly tighter facial skin
Smoother complexion
More even skin tone
Reduces visible signs of ageing
Increases skin elasticity
Brightens skin
Improves the appearance of scarring
Promotes and stimulates growth and structure of collagen production
Underlying facial muscles tightened
Tightens and lifts all skin areas - including face, neck, jowls, arms, “bingo wings”, hands, knees, thighs, buttocks, back, chest, “bra fat” and “love handles”
Vaginal tightening (Medusa Treatment) - which may also help with bladder leakage.
Safe non-invasive treatment

Xora Health - HIFU fat removal treatment principle.

HIFU is great for fat removal

HIFU is great for non-surgical breast lifting

HIFU Body is a revolutionary non-surgical cosmetic procedure that uses focused ultrasound to combat localized fat, reduce cellulite and tighten the skin. This ground-breaking technology provides outstanding results whilst also being very cost-effective.

Ultrasound’s 8mm and 13mm cartridges are used for the body, here HIFU energy is used to target and destroy superficial pocket of fats as well as lift and tighten the skin. HIFU is ideal for body contouring particularly for under the buttocks; as a non-surgical bum lifting, and for the breast.

HIFU Breast Lifting is a non-surgical lifting treatment using ‘high intensity focused ultrasound.’ This energy can pass through the skin and deliver focused energy without damaging the skin surface. It is recommended for people with mild to moderate breast sagging.