HIFU

The older we get, the more the first signs of skin ageing appear.

Fine lines emerge and a lack of hydration develops, along with the loss of firmness, leading to skin sagging. The collagen and elastin naturally present in the skin become increasingly scarce. Eventually, the face becomes marked and begins to droop.   

At our centre, we offer a proven technique: HIFU

THE TECHNIQUE 

HIFU generates ultrasound on areas of sagging and creates a lifting effect that provides a preventative impact on the treated zones. HIFU ultrasound, due to the heating of the targeted areas, reduces subcutaneous fat deposits. At the centre, we utilise the HIFU LIS machine. 

FOR WHOM? 

The HIFU technology addresses sagging in areas that are difficult to treat with injections, as well as areas with unattractive fat deposits.

This technique employs a method of high-frequency focused ultrasound. HIFU works deeply by creating anchorage points in the skin with the underlying layers.

For patients aged 30 to 65 who wish to tighten their tissues and, above all, prevent the natural progression of skin ageing.

BY WHOM? 

HIFU sessions are performed exclusively by laser physicians. Only expert doctors can understand the anatomy of the face and the changes in the skin.

INDICATIONS 

Ultrasound can be applied to all areas experiencing skin sagging. 
Thus, it is possible to treat:

• The jawline
• The cheek bags
• The arms
• The belly
• All other areas of skin sagging 
  
  

PROTOCOL

Regardless of the area treated by the HIFU, 3 sessions must systematically be carried out at one-month intervals. 
A maintenance session every 6 months will always optimise the results from the initial sessions.

Our protocols are continuously updated based on the results achieved at our centre and in all medical studies regarding HIFU.

SESSION PROCEDURE

The doctor determines with the patient the areas to be treated.
These areas are marked with a white pencil, and the application of the HIFU device will follow the skin's traction lines. We then apply gel to enhance the conduction of the ultrasound. A slight discomfort may be felt with each delivery of ultrasound. The session lasts between 30 and 50 minutes, depending on the areas to be treated.

PRECAUTIONS

The areas beneath which there are metallic implants or barbed wires cannot be treated. Dental implants do not pose a problem. Like all aesthetic techniques, we do not treat pregnant women. 

RESULTS

The results of skin tightening will become noticeable over 3 to 6 months. This is the unavoidable time for the skin to retract after undergoing ultrasound treatment. Muscle retraction will also be observed. No social withdrawal is necessary after the sessions.

Sandrine’s Opinion:

Why did this technique appeal to me?

1 Because it is simply quick, and you can resume your daily routine right after, even though I did experience some redness.

2 Because it is less demanding than a facelift, where you are excluded from social life for 3 weeks.

3 Because it is promising; surgery is no longer the only solution to firm a sagging jawline, and until now, no other medical technique had provided me with convincing results.

4 It is discreet. No transformation of my appearance, because honestly, I was really afraid of becoming "transformed". The centre truly reassured me.

HIFU PRICES (per session) 

A quote will be provided during the consultation for evaluation. €200 for the cheek pouches, €450 for the jawline…

For more information, an interview on jawline treatments