1. What Is High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFUTherapy) or Ultherapy ?
HIFU Therapy also known as Is high intensity focused ultrasound is a safe, non- invasive ultrasound treatment that counteracts the effects of age on the skin. The treatment uses body’s regenerative capacity to gradually lift skin on the eyebrow, under the chin and on the neck, and smooth lines and wrinkles on the neck.
2. Can HIFUtherapy Replace a Face Lift Procedure?
HIFUTherapy treats the deep SMAS layer, but it cannot replace the results of a facelift. However it is a great alternative, especially for those not ready for surgery or invasive procedures. It is a simple office time procedure is eager which does not require any downtime and can be performed within a couple of hours.
3. How is HIFU or ULTHERAPY Different to Laser Procedures?
HIFU Therapy uses ultrasound energy, which can penetrate the deeper layers of the skin which cannot be achieved with any laser. HIFU stimulates collagen production in the skin’s deeper layers, resulting in a significant lift of tissue over the following 4 to 6 months. In contrast the different lasers only target the upper superficial layers of the skin and result in textural improvement of the skin without targeting the deeper layers of the skin like SMAS layer.
4. How Does HIFU Stimulate Collagen Production?
During the procedure the HIFU transducer delivers and deposits focused ultrasound energy deep beneath the skin at the SMAS layer for collagen regeneration. This Stimulates the body’s natural mechanism to produce fresh, new collagen. The new collagen that is thus produced helps to lift the skin resulting in a firmer and more youthful appearance.
5. How Long Will a HIFU or Ultherapy Treatment Take?
The duration of treatment depends on the area being treated. A face and neck procedure typically takes 45 -90 minutes. Larger areas may require a more prolonged treatment.
6. Will I Need to take rest following a HIFU treatment?
With HIFU treatment there is no downtime. After your procedure, you can resume your regular activities immediately, without having to follow any special post-treatment precautions. Most patients go back to work the same day or the next day.
7. What Does HIFU procedure Feel ? Is the treatment painful ?
As the ultrasound energy is delivered, you will feel tiny amounts of heat energy being delivered at certain points, indicating that the collagen-building layer has been stimulated. Most clients tolerate this sensation comfortably. However some may feel uncomfortable prickly sensation. This usually lasts only as long as the procedure is being conducted and there are no residual painful sensation or burning feeling.
8. How Many HIFU Treatments are required tor substantial benefit?
Most patients only need one treatment. However this may be depend on the degree of skin laxity, and the individual’s own collagen-building process. The effect of a single treatment may last from 1 to 3 years. Few clients may need follow up treatment which after 1 to 2 years only. Since HIFU targets deeper layers of the skin, the effect of a single procedure is evident only after 2 to 3 months of the procedure.
9. Who is a Good Candidate for HIFU treatment?
A good HIFU client is a person with mild to moderate skin laxity. Examples include a lowered eyebrow line, loose skin on the neck, sagging over the jawline. Most such clients include patients over the age of 35 years who do not want to undergo any invasive surgical procedure like surgical face lift
10. What is the cost of HIFU treatment?
The cost of an HIFU treatment depends upon the area being treated. At Talwar skin centre the cost of therpay may vary depending upon the area under treatment from Rs 8000 to 15000 Rs per session.
11. Is the HIFU procedure safe?
Ultrasound technology has been used safely in the medical field for more than 50 years. HIFU is just another modification of ultrasound wherein the ultrasound energy is deposited in the deeper layers of the skin. This is an absolutely safe anti ageing technique that can be performed without any downtime.
12. Are There Any Side Effects following HIFU therapy?
Some clients may complaint of slight tingling sensation or tenderness on touch, but these are temporary in nature and usually resolve within a couple of days following the procedure. There are no long term side effects. The procedure needs to be performed carefully over the nerves on the skin.
13. How Long Does it Take to See Results following a single session of HIFU treatment?
The results of a HIFU treatment are not visible immediately. Since it basically targets the deeper layers of the skin the result of the procedure may only be visible after 2 to 3 months of the procedure. Is however the results are long lasting and can be appreciated even 2 to 3 years after a single procedure.