HIFU (High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound)

 

Nick-named the non-surgical facelift, targeting the SMAS layer previously only accessible via surgery. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive treatment that utilises ultrasound technology to tighten tissues, destroy fat cells, and stimulate collagen production deep within the skin layers. 

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The ultrasound technology delivers energy into the skin via high frequency sound waves. The sound waves heat the treatment area to 65-70 degree Celsius, which coagulates (clumps) the tissues, resulting in a shrinking, tightening and a lifting effect to the skin. This intensity of heat can also destroy fat cells, so HIFU is additionally used as a fat reduction treatment.

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Collagen regeneration is proliferated through the wound healing response to the heat treatment, so in addition to immediate tightening of the tissues, the skin's structural support is enhanced over time as the collagen matrix improves. Unlike traditional surgical facelifts, HIFU targets sagging skin without the need for incisions.

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The Focus Dual Device

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PRECISION TARGETING:
One significant advantage of the Focus Dual is its accuracy. While standard HIFU may cover a wider area, the sound waves delivered by this device are very precise in their placement, allowing us to concentrate on specific zones of skin at varying depths and allowing for customised treatments. For example, if a patient has jowls and a drooping brow, the Focus Dual can target these areas distinctly, at the most effective depths in each separate area, for better results.

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Precision not only comes into play with regards to targeted treatment depths, but also in relation to the impact on surrounding tissues. Since the Focus Dual heats body tissue at the focal area only, rather than covering a wider, less specific area, treatment can be delivered without overtreating and causing damage to tissues or loss of fat to unintended areas.

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DEPTH OF PENETRATION:
Since the Focus Dual can deliver the treatment at very precise depths, three layers of skin can be treated with accuracy - the SMAS, deep dermis and superficial dermis - allowing a triple layer lift, without overtreating and causing damage to surrounding tissue. 

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Controlling the depth of ultrasound delivery is crucial for achieving the desired results. Different skin layers respond to treatment at varying depths. The Focus Dual excels at penetrating deeper layers—up to a whopping 13 mm for fattier areas to destroy fat cells and more superficially at three different depths for skin tightening—while protecting the skin's surface from damage. This minimises the downtime, while maximising results.

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This level of precision means that patients receive targeted and effective treatment tailored to their unique skin needs.