What is HIFU Facial treatment?
The process where rejuvenation is achieved by reaching the subcutaneous tissue with ultrasonic sound waves without any needles, incisions or stitches on the skin is called non-surgical facelift HIFU.
HIFU, which is a non-surgical face lift procedure, causes minimal burns and damages in the lower layers of the skin with ultrasound energy and allows the skin tissue to renew itself. HIFU is a process that supports the skin to produce collagen, elastin and connective tissues again.
Non-surgical face lift, which can be applied without any incisions or stitches on the skin tissue, tightens and rejuvenates the skin.
How is a non-surgical facelift performed?
Non-surgical facelift is performed with procedures such as radio frequency (RF), high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and laser. All of these technologies reach the tissues in the lower layer of the skin. It increases collagen production there, tightening and rejuvenating the skin.
How is a HIFU facelift performed?
The Focus ultrasound device provides heat under the skin, causing the tissues there to contract and tighten. With the Focus ultrasound procedure, these tissues that receive minor damage increase their collagen and elasticity structures to repair the damage. With the Focus ultrasound non-surgical facelift procedure, the individual can look 5-7 years younger even after a single session.
The HIFU device can focus on the tissues 9 - 6 - 4- 1.5 millimeters below the skin. It provides skin rejuvenation by applying a needle-sized point-by-point application with a heat of approximately 65 ° C.
HIFU ultrasound creates damages under the skin that we can call needle-sized burns. The skin tissue produces new collagen, elastin, and connective tissues to repair this damage. In this way, the individual has younger-looking, tightened skin.
Pros and Cons of HIFU
Advantages of non-surgical face lift HIFU
- It is a non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedure without incisions, stitches, needles or surgical intervention.
- There is no need for a long recovery period after the procedure.
- When performed by doctors, the procedure is both comfortable and safe.
- By providing renewal in the subcutaneous tissues, a natural tightening and youthful appearance are achieved.
Disadvantages of non-surgical face lift HIFU
- Non-surgical face lift does not offer as permanent and effective results as face lift surgery.
- The effect of the HIFU procedure is limited to a certain period of time. It may require regular application.
- This procedure cannot be applied to overweight or extremely thin individuals.
- Non-surgical face lift cannot be performed on individuals whose skin tissue is excessively sagging and who have significantly lost subcutaneous fat tissue.
- When this procedure is not performed by doctors, many problems may occur as a result of the procedure.
Who can have a non-surgical facelift (HIFU)?
High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
- It can be applied to individuals who have slight sagging in their skin,
- Skin age between 30-60,
- Do not want to have a surgical intervention,
- Have good general body health,
- Want to look 5 years younger,
- Ideal weight.
- HIFU application can be safely applied to anyone who has sagging problems in their face and body,
- Does not have any disease that would prevent the procedure.
- However, results may not be obtained in people who have excessive sagging problems. People with very thin faces and little tissue are not suitable for HIFU.
At what age can HIFU be applied?
It can be applied to anyone whose skin age is between 30-60. It can be applied to all skin types without any problems. This procedure is not only applied to the face. If necessary, it can be applied to the arms, legs, lower abdomen, except for the neck area, in line with the patient's requests and with the approval of the surgeon. It offers effective results in loosening and sagging seen in different parts of the body for various reasons.
Who cannot have HIFU?
- Non-surgical face lift cannot be applied to overweight individuals.
- It cannot be applied to individuals who have lost a lot of weight and whose subcutaneous fat rate has decreased a lot.
- HIFU cannot be applied to very thin people with very thin skin.
- It cannot be applied to individuals with a lot of sagging and wrinkling.
How many years younger can you look in one session with the focused ultrasound method?
It is possible to look 5-7 years younger in one session using the focused ultrasound method.
How long do the effects of non-surgical facelift (HIFU) last?
The results of non-surgical facelift procedures are not permanent for many years like surgical facelifts. The HIFU procedure lasts for 1-2 years depending on the individual's lifestyle, skin structure and age.
Non-surgical facelift is a procedure that many individuals who avoid surgical intervention research and want to have applied. This procedure is performed with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) devices. At the end of the first session, a significant difference is seen due to the effect of the procedure performed on the skin.
Since the tissues that are intended to be renewed under the skin are damaged, the face may return to its former state at the end of the first week. This is quite normal. After a period of one and a half to three months, when the subcutaneous collagen tissue, elastin and connective tissues increase, the effects of the procedure on facial rejuvenation will be clearly seen.
How much does a HIFU facial cost in Turkey?
This treatment method is more budget-friendly than the more invasive facelift surgery. The cost of a HIFU facelift depends on the area being treated and its extent, geographic location, and the number of sessions required to achieve the desired results. HIFU treatment costs in Turkey can range from an initial €750 to €1,000 per session. Therefore, you should contact Dr. Bülent Demir aesthetic clinic to get an accurate HIFU cost estimate.
What happens if nerve damage occurs after focused ultrasound?
Focused ultrasound devices should be applied by experts. Wrong applications made by people who do not have medical training can cause more sagging or nerve damage. Nerve damage may occur after a non-surgical facelift procedure that is not performed by doctors. The effects of this nerve damage can last at least 3 months and 9 months for some individuals. The resulting nerve damage is usually not permanent.
Will there be redness and bruising after the focused ultrasound method?
There is no redness and bruising after the focused ultrasound method. The most important reason why non-surgical methods are preferred in facial rejuvenation is that since there is no surgical intervention, there is no pain, redness, bruising, or long-term recovery problems.
How long does it take to perform a non-surgical facelift with focus ultrasound?
HIFU procedure is performed in a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 90 minutes. Focus ultrasound non-surgical facelift procedure is usually completed in 45 minutes.
How many shots are made in HIFU?
It is not possible to give a clear number of how many shots will be made during the HIFU procedure.
The number of shots varies depending on the individual's skin structure, sagging level, and age. Similarly, the number of sessions to be applied varies due to individual differences.
Does HIFU hurt?
Most individuals state that the HIFU procedure is a painless application. In general, a needle-like sensation occurs. There may be a momentary feeling of pain in areas close to the bone. The feeling of pain is directly related to the individual's pain threshold.
What are the harms of HIFU?
Focused ultrasound applied by individuals who are not experienced in the field can cause problems such as melting of fat in the cheeks and sagging of the cheeks with repeated shots to the same area. As a result, the patient who wants to look younger may look older.
These devices, which are used in many places that perform aesthetic applications (beauty centers, hairdressers, etc.), can cause nerve damage when not used by doctors. A doctor must definitely use these devices. Doctors know the areas where shots should not be made during the use of the device and the lines that can cause nerve damage. They perform the procedure accordingly, but incorrect applications made by individuals who are not trained in human physiology can cause nerve damage.
If the person performing the HIFU ultrasound procedure is not a doctor, asymmetry may occur on the individual's face.