HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound)

Starting at $750 per session Book consultation price varies due to body part. A high intensity focused ultrasound or HIFU is a noninvasive treatment for facial/ Body aging. This procedure is part of a growing trend for anti-aging treatments that provide some of the benefits of a facelift without the need for surgery. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, nonsurgical procedures increased in popularity by 4.2% in 2017. These less invasive treatments have a shorter recovery period than surgical options, but the results they provide are not as dramatic and do not last as long. Due to this, dermatologists Trusted Source recommend HIFU only for mild-to-moderate or early signs of aging. What is it? A HIFU facial uses ultrasound to create heat at a deep level in the skin. This heat damages targeted skin cells, causing the body to try to repair them. To do this, the body produces collagen to aid in cell regrowth. Collagen is a substance in the skin that gives it structure and elasticity. According to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, nonsurgical ultrasound treatments such as 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 The type of ultrasound that this procedure uses is different than the ultrasound that doctors use for medical imaging. HIFU uses high energy waves to target specific areas of the body. Specialists also use HIFU to treat tumors in much longer, more intense sessions that can last for up to 3 hours in an MRI scanner.​