HIFU
Can HIFU make you look old? Read on to find out whether HIFU facial treatments cause more harm than good.
HIFU (High-intensity Focused Ultrasound) uses focussed beams of sound to pinpoint exact depths in the skin where tiny holes are created that tighten the skin when they heal (all pain free, we promise!)
Usually one can progressively see results up to 4 months but some up to 6 months. For most clients, even during the initial treatment, they are able to notice and enjoy the difference post-treatment. HIFU can:
- tighten the skin on the neck
- reduce the appearance of jowls
- lift drooping eyelids or eyebrows
- smooth wrinkles on the face
- smooth and tighten chest skin
HIFU is for ageing skins and yes, you can be too young to even need this treatment. It would be best to invest on more appropriate medispa facials that can address your specific skin goals.
Can HIFU make you look old?
Well the short answer is YES if it is performed by an inexperienced therapist or a cheap device! Eeekkk that’s a scary thought but it’s absolutely true… here is why:
HIFU is a non ablative and non invasive, way of stimulating collagen production and tightening the SMAS (Superficial Musculopaponeurotic System), a.k.a the muscles of the face where the surgeons operate in a face lift. It is gentle and effective, hence an extremely popular choice for lifting and global anti-ageing results. Don’t be fooled by the way the surface of the skin remains seemingly unaffected, there is a lot of stimulation that happens in the deeper layers with this treatment.
The results we obtain at The Temple Skincare & Spa are amazing for tightening loose jowls, ageing necks, double chin, as well as lifting cheeks and eyes.
However, when in the hands of therapists with minimal experience and little understanding of the anatomy of the skin, there is definitely a risk that these treatments can decrease the youthful fatty deposits in your cheeks, for example, that keep you looking young and plump.
The expert therapist and consultation is key to the results you achieve in a safe and effective manner at Temple. The HIFU machines can treat multiple depths within the skin. Generally, treating at 4.5mm depth will treat to tighten the muscles (SMAS) of a slackening drooping skin, treating at 3mm will create new collagen and elastin in the lower Dermis layer, whilst treating at 1.5mm stimulates new cell turnover, tightens the very surface and boosts collagen in the upper Dermis.
Each treatment is tailored to the specific client’s concern, skin density and fat deposits. As professional and senior therapists at Temple, We will assess these three key aspects in a thorough consultation before proceeding with the treatment.
As you can imagine, if your therapist was to treat a skin that was thin and sallow and lacked fatty deposits in the cheeks area with a 4.5mm depth this could break down any fat that was remaining there and possibly cause you to look older… so yes HIFU ‘could’ make you look older if performed by the wrong therapist. You are in safe hands at The Temple Skincare & Spa as we have the three ingredients you need for a safe and effective result: Consultation is key + Experienced senior therapists + Top quality devices.
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Highly trained and capable
At Temple Skincare & Spa and and with the particular model of in-motion HIFU equipment that we use, there is no risk of developing adverse reactions. Our therapists are also highly trained to perform HIFU on various skin types and for a number of different modalities.
In fact, Our medispa therapists have been trained in HIFU by Dr Gregoris Stavrou of Biotec Italia, a respected nano-scientist and international lecturer for multiple medispa devices. The training involves extensive theory and practical applications before we are allowed to work on supervised models until the required standards are met. Only then are our medispa therapists authorised to provide the service to our clients. Before we even conduct a HIFU treatment, we make sure to assess and examine your skin to ensure that HIFU is right for you.
What is HIFU lifting? How exactly does it help you look younger? Is it for everyone? Discover all you need to know about this non-invasive cosmetic treatment.
The good news is we now have HIFU lifting technology, which can help you look younger without the need for surgery. About a decade ago, if you wanted tighter, firmer, younger-looking skin on your face and neck, your best option was to get an expensive and sometimes painful facelift. Back then, there weren’t really a lot of other options beyond going under the knife. However, the cosmetic industry has changed a great deal.Â
What is HIFU?
Short for High-intensity Focused Ultrasound, HIFU is a fairly new cosmetic treatment which has been found to help tighten the skin around your face, neck and upper chest. Many refer to it as a non-invasive facelift.Â
The technology has actually been around for quite a while but it was not developed for cosmetic purposes until 2008.Â
The HIFU lifting procedure is as follows:
- The target area is cleaned (and sometimes coated with a topical anaesthetic cream).
- The physician or technician doing the treatment coats it with ultrasound gel.
- The target area is exposed to pulses of ultrasound energy for anywhere between 30 and 90 minutes.
Is HIFU effective?
In a 2017 study, HIFU was found to dramatically improve the skin elasticity of 32 subjects in just 12 weeks.Â
In another study, this time involving 93 subjects, 66% of all participants reported seeing an improvement in how their faces and necks looked within the same time period.
Results for HIFU are gradual so you won’t walk away looking ten years younger but you should notice a difference over time and after a couple of treatments.Â
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How does HIFU lifting work?
HIFU uses ultrasound energy to quickly heat up the layers of the skin just beneath the surface. Don’t worry, though. The treatment does not actually cause visible damage to the surface of the skin or damage to the layers underneath it. What it does do is prompt your cells to boost collagen production, which, in turn, causes your skin to become firmer and tighter.
Once the treatment is done, you’re free to immediately go home and get back to your normal daily activities. This is a far cry from invasive procedures like traditional surgical facelifts, which require a longer recovery time due to bruising and the need for more complex anaesthetic.
The after-effects of HIFU are minimal but may include some mild redness or swelling, or a small amount of tingling or numbness for a day or two after your procedure.Â
What makes HIFU so popular?
The number one reason HIFU is quickly becoming the treatment of choice by people who want tighter skin is that it’s non-invasive and virtually painless.
Why go under the knife if you can get the same results without surgery? HIFU is fast becoming a popular ‘lunchtime’ beauty treatment. You can book an appointment for your lunch hour and return to your desk in the afternoon.Â
Who is HIFU lifting for?
The treatment generally works best on individuals above 30 years of age with mildly or moderately loose skin. In most cases, the looser and more damaged the patient’s skin is, the more treatments they need before they start seeing results.
HIFU is also not recommended if you have open skin lesions, infections, metallic implants, and cystic or severe acne in the target area. If these do affect you, come and chat to us about alternative treatments. There may be other options that are more suitable to create a younger-looking profile.Â
In other words, you must undergo proper consultation when deciding on whether HIFU is the best method to achieve your skin goals. Book some time with Rene or our specialists at Temple spa to help you with making an informed decision.
How much do HIFU treatments cost?
The cost of each HIFU treatment ultimately depends on the area you wish to target. Prices can range between $275 and $1,375 per session.
While the treatment does require some financial outlay, it’s still significantly more affordable than facelifts, which can set you back upwards of $7,000 plus several days of down-time. Schedule a talk with Rene so she can advise on pricing adjustments for your case.
Get younger-looking skin without surgery with HIFU lifting
HIFU is a great alternative to invasive procedures like facelifts for people who want firmer, tighter skin but don’t want to go under the knife. It’s so non-invasive that you won’t even have to worry about needles.
As with any cosmetic procedure, it is important to work with an experienced team. Choose a medi-spa with qualified, therapists who specialise in this type of treatment.Â
Book your consultation session today at The Temple Skincare & Spa or contact us to find out if HIFU is right for you.
Want to look younger? Find out how beauty secrets like simple lifestyle changes and advanced skin technology treatments can help make that happen.
To instantly look younger, expert makeup application is the key. If you’re looking for a beauty secrets that are more long-term solution to hide the signs of ageing, then it’ll take a little more than that.
Take a look at the top six best-kept beauty secrets experts use to get glowing, younger-looking skin and keep it at its healthy best.
- Make healthier food choices
- Get more sleep
- Minimise stress
- Stay away from cigarettes
- Follow a sensible skin care regimen
- Treat yourself to skin treatments
Beauty Secret #1: Make healthier food choices
Aside from excess sun exposure, nothing messes your skin up like junk food.
High levels of carbohydrates, salt and sugar not only cause dehydration, they also make your hormones go haywire, ultimately leading to conditions like acne and dull skin. These foods also lack the necessary nutrients your organs—including your skin—need to be in peak condition.
The fix? Cut down on your junk food consumption and introduce more nutrient-rich alternatives into your diet. And don’t forget to drink plenty of water. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, some cucumber slices or dunk in a sugar-free, caffeine-free fruit tea bag to add flavour.
Beauty Secret #2: Get more sleep
Lack of sleep is not only bad for your health, it’s terrible for your skin. Aside from causing fine lines, dark circles under your eyes and lacklustre skin, it also interferes with your body’s natural ability to repair tissue damage.
If you’re not consistently getting between 7 and 10 hours of shut-eye a night, you’ll notice the toll it takes on your complexion.Â
Beauty Secret #3: Minimise stress
Chronic stress makes your skin more sensitive and causes it to release more oil, ultimately making you more prone to breakouts and other skin conditions.
Unfortunately, staying away from stressful situations is not always possible. What you can do, instead, is find ways to de-stress regularly.
Meditate. Exercise. Spend a day at the spa. Take a few days off or find an activity to take your mind off the things that are stressing you out.
Beauty Secret #4: Stay away from cigarettes
Aside from all the well-documented health risks that come with smoking, this habit also damages your skin in several ways:
- It decreases blood flow to the outermost layers of your skin, depleting their supply of oxygen and nutrients
- It damages elastin and collagen, making your skin weaker and less elastic
- It causes you to make facial expressions that can contribute to wrinkles (e.g., pursing your lips and squinting your eyes)
The result, of course, is dull, old-looking skin.
Beauty Secret #5: Follow a sensible skin care regimen
This one’s pretty straight forward. As long as you use products to keep your skin clean, hydrated, moisturised and protected from the sun, you’ll be fine.
Talk to your dermatologist if you don’t know where to start. The experts at The Temple Skincare & Spa can help custom-design a skincare routine for your skin type and lifestyle, recommending the products which will work best for you.Â
Beauty Secret #6: Treat yourself to skin treatments
If you want to see results faster, trips to your favourite skin care centre should also be a part of your routine.Â
Looking to minimise wrinkles, scarring or stretch marks? Our Skin Needling treatment is known to help by stimulating natural tissue regeneration. This short procedure involves very little discomfort and won’t require any downtime.Â
Need a little lift? Our non-invasive lift treatments are known to promote natural skin tightening and promote a firmer overall appearance.
Talking to Temple Skincare therapists can help you realise your skin goals.Â
Looking for a skin specialist? Book an appointment at The Temple Skincare & Spa.Â