Alias Name
HIFU hifu smas lift

Procedure Detail
HIFU works by targeting deep layers in the skin, The ultrasound energy causes the tissue to heat up rapidly. Once the cells in the targeted area reach a certain temperature, they experience cellular damage, the damage actually stimulates the cells to produce more collagen. The increase in collagen results in tighter, firmer skinTrusted Source with fewer wrinkles.

Features
It can effectively restore the skin’s youthful texture, which is loved and sought after by many.

Benefits
Age reduction, face rejuvenation, wrinkle removal, face lifting, firming, anti-aging, neck rejuvenation

Recommended
Nasolabial fold, dynamic lines, static lines, sagging facial muscles, fine lines, loose skin, neck lines

Suitable Candidate
Those with loose skin and undefined contours; those with some fat on the face; those with sagging tissues, sagging facial muscles, and deep nasolabial folds; those with aging skin and obvious facial wrinkles; those who wish to achieve facial rejuvenation through non-surgical and non-invasive methods.

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Pros
It can effectively lift and tighten the skin; achieve non-surgical skin lifting in the dermis layer and SMAS fascia layer in a non-invasive way.

Cons
The treatment is more costly, and the duration is about 2 years; it is not suitable for people with severe sagging skin and tissues.

Unsuitable Candidate
Those with pacemaker or other similar electronic device implanted; menstruation and pregnancy; those with face implants or fillers, metal dental fillers and stents in the face will need to inform the doctor in advance to determine.

Scar
No

Treatment Time
30min – 1hr

Anesthesia Method
 numbing agent

Treatment Course
single time, repeat treatment every 6 months

Procedures Technique
Photoelectric Therapy

Sustainability
about 2 years

Recovery Period
1-3 months

Qualification
Practicing physician in medical aesthetics or board-certified dermatologist

Pain Scale
No pain

Before the Procedure

1. Remove all metal objects to ensure that no metal is in direct contact with the patient

2. Completely wash off the anesthetic ointment

3.  If there are heart implants, metal dentures or skin fillings, the doctor should be informed in advance, and the doctor will judge whether the treatment is possible based on the patient’s condition.

0 to 7 days redness and swelling recovery period
Recovery tips:
 About 20% of the overall effect can be seen; after treatment, slight redness, edema, a bit tingling, etc., are normal and temporaryly, this phenomenon will normally disappear after 5-7 days.

Aftercare methods:

1. Within 3 days after treatment, do not wash your face with hot water

2. Within one week after treatment, do not use hot water for bathing

3. Lots of hydrating, it is recommended not to exceed 2 masks a week; 4.Avoid any high-heat environments, such as sauna, etc.

8 to 30 days Tissue recovery period
Recovery tips:
redness and swelling gradually subsided, some people have slight numbness on the face after recovery, which is normal, usually disappear in about 2 weeks

Caring methods:

1. Within one month after treatment, do not eat foods with heavy pigments such as soy sauce, drink alcohol, or eat hot peppers

3. Avoid sun exposure, and use sunscreen to protect your skin when you go out;
4. Avoid intense exercise
5. Facial massage is not allowed within two weeks after treatment.

31 days to 180 days Recovery period
Recovery tips:
during the first 2-6 months after treatment, collagen will gradually rebuild and regenerate, achieving the effect wrinkles smoothing and elasticity restore, and skin rejuvenating.

Caring methods:

1. Lots of moisturizing and sun protection to avoid pigmentation caused by sunburn

2. Skin nutrition such as collagen and hyaluronic acid can be supplemented appropriately (the specific dosage is best under the guidance of a professional doctor, according to skin)

181 days to 365 days Stable period
Recovery tips:
expected effect should be achieved, the effect can be strengthened.

Caring methods:

1. Those who want to achieve better result can re-treatment during this period; if you have any discomfort, please go to the hospital for follow-up consultation in time.

Reminder
The above postoperative care is for reference only. Due to individual differences and different surgical procedures, the recovery cycle, suture removal time and aftercare methods will be different. The specific plan is to follow the doctor’s advice.