HIFU, or High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, is a non-invasive skin tightening ultrasound device designed to tighten, lift, and rejuvenate the skin through the stimulation of new collagen production. This innovative treatment not only offers minimal discomfort and downtime, making it ideal for targeting lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin, but it also plays a role in collagen banking. By encouraging the skin to produce collagen over time, HIFU helps maintain a youthful appearance long after the initial treatment. It’s particularly effective for lifting areas like the brow and addressing concerns such as hooded eyes, double chins, and jowls.
HIFU can also target loose skin on the neck and décolletage, delivering visible results in a single session. While it’s not a substitute for a surgical facelift, HIFU appeals to those seeking a lifting effect without surgery, as well as those looking to repair surface-level skin damage.
What is Collagen ‘Banking’
Collagen banking is a proactive skincare strategy to offset any future collagen loss as we age. There are many different ways to do this by stimulating collagen production specifically with advanced treatments such as HIFU and RF Microneedling. In simple terms, it is about building a collagen reserve for the future. This technique is really all the buzz in the beauty industry and is definitely the future in aesthetics. Just see it as your ticket to plumper, more youthful skin. It’s a great investment!
How does it work?
As we lose collagen from the age of around 25+, as part of the ageing process (at approx 1% per year), production of collagen slows down. Our skin starts to show lines and wrinkles as well as sagging. This is because we are losing the structure as the collagen starts to break down. HIFU will stimulate
Downtime
This treatment is sold as a ‘lunchtime’ treatment so is minimally inconvenient for most people. The recovery/down time is also minimal with most people able to continue with their normal routine straight away.
Can HIFU be combined with other treatments?
HIFU works well in isolation but when combined with Radio Frequency (RF) Microneedling (Dermaforce), then this really takes your skin journey to a new level. These treatments compliment each other perfectly. All 3 technologies heat the skin to between 55-65 °C kick starting the production of new collagen. This will result in lifted and tightened skin and overall skin rejuvenation.
Regular facials like Hydrofacial will also keep your skin at its optimal. Also using a good retinol, a healthy diet (rich in VIT C) and SPF 50.
Results
HIFU takes around 3 months to maximise results.
Book Today For More Youthful Skin
HIFU offers an exceptional non-invasive solution for those seeking to rejuvenate their skin and achieve a youthful lift without the need for surgery. With its ability to stimulate collagen production and deliver noticeable results, it’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to combat signs of ageing. Book your HIFU session today and take the first step towards smoother, tighter, and more radiant skin. Contact us now to schedule your appointment!
