As we age, the facial skin loses its firmness and elasticity. It mostly happens due to the decrease in collagen formation. Collagen is accountable for the foundation, elasticity, and firmness of facial skin.
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound HIFU is the latest cosmetic treatment for facial rejuvenation, tightening, lifting, and body contouring. It is also utilized in the treatment of tumors and several other diseases. As the procedure involves treating without any surgery or incision, it has been opted by many individuals. The ultrasound skin tightening procedure involves heating the tissues to accomplish the best results naturally.
Some of the top benefits of HIFU include the following:
- Smoothing the skin
- Shrinking of the decolletage
- Improving jawline definition
- Lifting the eyelids, eyebrows, and cheeks
- Tightening the saggy skin on the neck or turkey neck
- Wrinkle reduction
It is popularly referred to as Lunchtime facelift since it is painless, swift, and needs no downtime.
The technician or physician cleans the treatment area. Before starting the procedure, he/she spread over a topical anaesthetic cream and ultrasound gel. Next, the High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound device is positioned against the skin. The physician modifies the device to an appropriate setting by using the ultrasound viewer. Next, ultrasound energy is passed to the treatment region for about thirty to ninety minutes. Later, the device is slowly removed.
The patient may experience slight tingling and heat when the ultrasound is applied. If it is bothersome, the patient can request to recommend a pain medication from the physician. The patient can go home and start their daily activities immediately after the procedure.