A good candidate for HIFU is someone with skin that has “relaxed”to the point of looking, and often feeling, less firm. A lowered eyebrow line or sagging skin on the eyelids, for instance, is often the first sign of “maturing” skin. Typically, those in their late thirties and older who have mild to moderate skin laxity are candidates. While HIFU is not a replacement for a surgical face lift, there are many people who want some lifting but are not ready for surgery, either mentally, financially or logistically. There are also younger people who want to “stay ahead of the game” as well as those looking to prolong the effects of cosmetic surgery.

The length of your treatment depends on what you are having treated. A full face treatment and neck takes 1 hour and a partial face or eye lift treatment can take around 30 minutes. Body treatments will sit somewhere within that range.

With HIFU treatment there is NO downtime. After your treatment, you can resume your normal activities immediately and there are no special measures that you have to take. It is even possible to have your treatment during your lunchbreak.

Immediately after your HIFU treatment you may see an initial effect but the ultimate results will take place over the next 2-3 months…and continue getting better for the next 6 months! HIFU treatments don’t involve any creams, fillers or toxins. It is your body’s own collagen-building process that is activated and creates the natural and noticeable results. However to maintain optimal results, regular in-clinic treatments and skincare are recommended.

While the ultrasound energy is being delivered you will feel tiny amounts of “energy” being deposited to precise depths of the skin. It is often described a fine pin points of shock beneath the surface of the skin. This is a positive and temporary signal that the collagen-building process has been initiated. Comfort thresholds vary from person to person but the sensations only last while the treatment is being delivered. We have found that staying relaxed during treatment reduces the discomfort.

Generally only one treatment is needed every 6 months to 2 years depending on the client’s age and degree of skin laxity, biological response to ultrasound energy and their individual collagen-building process. Some clients may benefit from additional treatments and future touch-up treatments can help clients keep pace with their body’s natural aging process. A “top up” treatment at a 1.5mm depth can also be used to target superficial structures such as fine lines and scarring - consult your therapist for further advice. This top up produces the best visible results 2-4 weeks following treatment.

It is possible for the skin to appear flushed at first. This can happen during treatment but it sometimes lasts longer. If there is any redness, it should disappear within a few hours. Some clients experience a slight swelling, redness, tingling or tenderness to the touch however these are only temporary sensations. Occasionally localised numbness and some bruising can happen in individuals and this is due to the vascular and nerve structure in the targeted areas and as the tissue is heated they can become compromised, the effect is temporary.

HIFU will cause a mild degeneration when it comes to filler injections, therefore if you are wanting to get HIFU, it is best to have it done before you get your fillers. It is best to get HIFU and then a week later your fillers. 6 Months later a further filler top up may be needed once the full benefits of HIFU are realised. If you have had fillers already, it is best to leave it 3 to 4 months before getting HIFU.

We recommend leaving it at least one week post Botox before undergoing HIFU, as we know Botox is affected by heat and as such the localised heating of HIFU can reduce the effectiveness of your Botox, so again it is best to get HIFU first and then Botox, especially to address any areas that you may want an instant improvement on whilst the long term benefits of HIFU are realised.