HIFU treatment introduction
Benefits of HIFU treatment
The clinical reports suggest that HIFU treatment can be used to treat the following skin conditions:
- Sagging skin
- Wrinkles
- Deep lines
- Lift nose
- Reshape stomach
- Contour areas in your face
- Stimulates collagen production
The results of the treatment can be seen after a few days which may last up to years.
HIFU facelift
Surgical facelift
It is non invasive Non invasive.
It is Costs effective.
No recovery times.
Risks include mild redness which will go on its own.
The results last up to 6 months to a year.
It is Invasive procedure.
It is relatively expensive.
Takes weeks or months to recover.
Bleeding, infections, and tumors that may be caused.
The results are permanent.
Process of HIFU treatment
- The targeted area is cleaned to make the treatment area vivid.
- A topical anesthesia is applied to avoid any discomfort during the treatment.
- Phyician will apply ultrasound gel to get started with the procedure.
- The HIFU device is placed on the area which needs to be treated.
- The device is adjusted by looking at the viewer screen.
- The ultrasound waves are then transferred to the area that needs to be treated.
- The device is removed after the treatment.
Does HIFU treatment hurt?
HIFU treatment may be uncomfortable due to high-intensity waves but it does not hurt you. The HIFU offers high-speed shots and each shot is done after a while which reduces the intensity of the rays. It is the best alternative for Liposuction or other surgical facelifts.
Side effects
The HIFU treatment is noninvasive and does not have many risks. But certainly, some mild side effects may show up. These include the following:
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Numbness
- Rashes