Question 1

What does HIFU do?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a relatively recent cosmetic treatment for contouring the face and body. This non-invasive treatment tightens the skin, stimulates collagen and contours jawlines; for a painless alternative to face lifts. 
HIFU uses ultrasound energy to form new collagen and elastin, the results are firmer, tighter skin, with the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. Known for giving skin it's 'Snap back'. 
These facials compliment all our rejuvenation courses.

Question 2

How does HIFU work?

Accepted Answer

This non-surgical facelift works on the SMAS layer deep below the skin, which is the area surgeons tighten for face and neck lifts. Rather than surgery, the Focus Dual is one of the few treatments able to harness ultrasound technology to radiate energy to the SMAS layer to tighten, lift and plump the skin. 
The result is a natural lift with virtually no downtime, dramatically increasing new collagen and elastin for more youthful, contoured skin.

Question 3

How many sessions do I need?

Accepted Answer

Treatments are carried out every 8  to 12 weeks on the face and weeks 4 weeks on the body contouring and typically between 1 and 3 treatments are recommended for the best results. 
We always recommend a maintenance top-up session, usually only once or twice a year.

Question 4

Is there any downtime?

Accepted Answer

Due to the non-invasive nature of HIFU treatments, there is little to no downtime. You may experience a little redness and tenderness on the skin following the treatment, but these symptoms are mild and temporary, and you will be able to return to your normal activities straight away, and there are no special recovery measures needed. 
This is why HIFU has earned the name “lunchtime facelift”

Question 5

How painful is HIFU?

Accepted Answer

Our Focus Dual machine uses the latest technology, causing no pain, no downtime and requires no pain relief. Pain at the end of the treatment is rare, although some people may feel a very slight sensitivity around the jawline area which reduces over a day or so. HIFU is a safe treatment because the ultrasound energy targets only the tissue that is present deep below the surface of your skin. You can be assured that HIFU will not cause any damage to the upper layers of the skin, in fact it does the opposite and rejuvenates the skin.

Question 6

Does HIFU remove fat?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our medical HIFU machine will reduce fat on the jaw and body, whilst also tightening the skin. Excess facial fats sag with age, creating jowls, double chin, 'turkey' necks etc. Chubby cheeks can also be significantly reduced using HIFU.
As a rule we only target the fat layer when necessary, ideally we ensure fat is preserved on the face.

Question 7

Is it okay to have injectables or fillers after HIFU?

Accepted Answer

Please avoid injectables or fillers for 7 days post HIFU treatment. 
We advise waiting 4 weeks after injectables or filler, before your HIFU treatment to give the injectables time to settle into the area worked on. 
We don't perform HIFU or RF over fillers but they can prolong the life of injectables.

Question 8

Which is better HIFU or Radiofrequency?

Accepted Answer

HIFU delivers more precise and more intense fractional ultrasound energy reaching 65 degrees. 
RF only reaches around 40 degrees so there is less thermal heat to stimulate new collagen. 
HIFU also goes deep into  the dermal layer which actually reaches the SMAS layer. The SMAS layer is the collagen sheet of tissue which a plastic surgeon would lift and tighten on a facelift. 
Although Radio Frequency does not go as deep, both treatments have their advantages, which is why we require an initial skin consultation prior to your first treatment, so we can create a tailored skin journey, to achieve the best results for you and your skin.

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