Though there are many non-surgical facelift treatments which can effectively target the top layers of the skin (the superficial dermis).

HIFU is unique in its ability to target focus points at multiple depths beneath the surface, including the dermis, right down the SMAS (superficial muscular aponeurotic system), which is the layer adjusted by surgeons during a traditional facelift.

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), also known as ‘Ultrasound Facelift’ or ‘4D HIFU’ or ‘4D HIFU Body’ is firmly becoming one of the most sought after face and neck lifting treatments as well as body sculpting treatments in Ireland today.

Unlike surgery, a HIFU facelift is much safer and more affordable, which is why it is becoming increasingly popular. HIFU is a one-off therapy which will result in firmer, tighter, lifted facial skin or a sculpted body.

Hifu Basic Info

• High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound

• Duration of Treatment: 30-180 mins

• Price range €200-€1100

• FDA approved

• Non-surgical

• No downtime

• Instant results

• Treatment Areas

Hifu Face

• Eyes

• Brow line

• Cheeks

• Jaw

• Double Chin

• Neck

• Upper Face

• Lower Face

How it works

The applicator uses multiple focused beams of ultrasound energy which allows the beams to pass through multiple layers. Individually, these beams have no effect on the skin or the layers beneath it. When the beams converge on a targeted point, they create a nodal point of thermal energy which contracts the underlying muscle and facilitates collagen regrowth. As a result, the face tightens, and signs of aging are reduced.

HIFU FACE utilizes ultrasonic energy to penetrate deep below the skin and fat layer of the face to gently but effectively target connective tissue. Connective tissue is a firm, tough layer that supports the neck and facial contours. Ageing and the passage of time causes connective tissues to droop. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound tightens loose connective tissue, creating firmness and lifting to areas of sagging skin. The layer of tissue targeted is the same tissue that a plastic surgeon tightens and shifts during a surgical facelift or brow lift.

How many sessions should I have and what results should I expect with HIFU face?

The beauty of HIFU is that the benefits of can be seen instantaneously, with optimum results expected after just 20 days or in some cases three to six months. The stimulating effect of HIFU promotes the synthesis of new collagen which will help your skin maintain its natural, youthful glow.

Unlike some non-invasive treatments which require a course of treatments over several months, HIFU generally only requires a single treatment. Results however vary from person to person. Occasionally a follow-up treatment may be required depending on your responsiveness to the procedure.The most noticeable results should be seen within the first 20 days following the treatment. Further improvements may be gained for up to six-months and results can last up to two years.

It is however important to keep in mind that the ideal candidate is a person with good skin elasticity in their 40s to 50s with mild to moderate skin sagging of the face, neck or eye area.

Patients outside this age group or with more compromised skin quality may still benefit from the treatment but would often require 2 or 3 treatments and should expect less dramatic outcomes. Follow up treatments depending on the area and tissue thickness shouldn’t be done sooner than 2 – 6 months post to original treatment with the recommendation of longer rather than shorter period between treatments, in order to give skin and tissue the full cycle of collagen stimulation and regrowth.