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HIFU – What You Don't Know About Focused Ultrasound Treatment

HIFU – What You Don't Know About Focused Ultrasound Treatment
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As years pass, you might find yourself with a worn and tired-looking face. You might not get the desired results from some of the applications you try for radiant, flawless skin. In such a situation, how about trying High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) without requiring surgical intervention?

Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), approved by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of lines in the face and décolletage area, is a preferred procedure for individuals who want to have youthful skin.

A More Energetic and Vibrant Face

So, how is the focused ultrasound facelift operation, which is applied primarily to women but also to men, performed? Focusing, in its literal sense, means "to concentrate." With HIFU, a treatment method that tightens, rejuvenates, lifts, and firms the skin, the deep layers of body tissues are targeted by concentrating sound waves. Cellular interaction is achieved through controlled high heat production. The targeted tissues are heated in millimeter-sized points at a temperature of approximately 65 degrees. During this process, no pain occurs, and tissues are not damaged. This application, which reactivates collagen production, improves the skin, giving the person a more energetic and vibrant appearance. Offering minimal side effects and a short recovery period, focused ultrasound is a healthy method that can be applied to different parts of the body.

Which Areas Can HIFU Be Applied To?

Focused ultrasound, a remarkable technology in non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures, can be applied to which areas of the human body?

HIFU can be considered locally for many areas of the body. This procedure, effective 3-4-5 mm beneath the skin, can be considered for the following body parts:

  • Wrinkles around the eyes can be reduced,
  • Drooping eyebrows can be lifted,
  • Lines between the eyebrows can be eliminated,
  • Skin sagging can be corrected,
  • Facial contours can be redefined,
  • Sagging breasts can be firmed,
  • Soft tissues in the legs and arms can be tightened,
  • The jawline can be made more prominent,
  • Sagging in the abdomen and jowl area can be improved.

Who is Focused Ultrasound Not Recommended For?

HIFU treatment, which is ideal for all skin types and tones, can be performed in any season. Focused ultrasound, frequently preferred for gaining lost collagen in the body and reducing the effects of aging, is generally recommended for individuals over 30-35 years of age. Focused ultrasound facelift (HIFU), performed in a single session and approximately 45 minutes, is not recommended for the following individuals:

  • Those with skin conditions,
  • Those who have previously had fillers in their face,
  • Children,
  • Those using pacemakers,
  • Pregnant women,
  • Diabetic patients,
  • Epilepsy patients,
  • Those with metal prostheses or implants,
  • Those with acne, psoriasis, inflammation, and infection in the treatment area.

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