3D HIFU

It really depends on the person and the severity of the area we're treating.

As a rough guideline, our clients normally have a single session of HIFU on the face and have a maintenance treatment every 12-18 months. To treat an area of the body, a client can expect to have between more than 1 HIFU treatments on a single area of the body and then a maintenance treatment more frequently than if it were the face.

The first signs of a visible improvement in your facial contouring, fine lines and wrinkles will be seen within a 4 week period and this is a similar time period for fat reduction on areas of the body. However, the real lifting and tightening will develop over 8 to 12 weeks as the collagen production increases and these improvements can continue up to 6 months following a treatment as collagen continues to grow.

During treatment, the 3D- facial HIFU hand piece is placed on the skin and held in one area at a time. You will experience a slight vibration and warmth whilst the energy is being penetrated. It may feel slightly uncomfortable or achy around the jawline and forehead for an hour or so after the treatment but it is a good sign that the collagen restructuring process has begun.

The skin may be slightly flushed during and after the treatment due the heat created by the ultrasound. Any redness will normally disappear after a few hours. Some clients may experience mild swelling, tenderness or a bit of bruising after the treatment but these are temporary.

3D HIFU uses the energy of ultrasound which has been used safely in the medical field for over 50 years. It's completely non-invasive and relies on your body’s own ability for the production of collagen to achieve natural but noticeable results.

In general, HIFUs are more suitable for people with a heavier lower face, prominent jowls, or excess facial and body fats. It's ideal for clients who are looking to slow down the ageing process and maintain a youthful appearance. A skin consultation beforehand is needed in order to determine if you are suitable for this treatment and to carry out a patch test.