HIFU Lifting

WHAT IS HIFU

CONSULTATION

EXPECTATIONS

TREATMENT

TECHNOLOGY

AREAS

WHAT IS HIFU

CONSULTATION

EXPECTATIONS

TREATMENT

TECHNOLOGY

AREAS

HIFU TREATMENT WITH DEEP EFFECTS

A highly focussed ultrasound beam - HIFU - is a non-invasive and modern technology for aesthetic medicine. The highly focussed ultrasound releases focused energy in the deepest layers of the skin. The subsequent wound healing leads to a strong regeneration of the tissue. With ultrasound SMAS Lifting - focused ultrasound technology (HIFU - High Intensive Focus Ultrasound) acts on deeper structures of the dermis and on SMAS (Superficial muscular aponeurotic system), a fibre system located under the skin. The response: A highly concentrated beam of ultrasound energy allows you to reach the deep layers of the skin and cause the cells to vibrate, heating them and effectively ‘remodelling’ the collagen fibres. Your skin gradually becomes firmer and tighter, creating a natural lifting effect. HIFU focuses entirely on the deep, structural layers of the skin where collagen is deposited.

YOUR ADVANTAGES

Unlike other non-invasive treatments, HIFU Lifting not only works on collagen and elastin fibre formation but also on SMAS. This stimulates natural regeneration processes to generate elasticity of the skin and tightening of the connective tissue. Our HIFU technology is the most modern technique with highly focussed ultrasound, which produces intensive and highly localised heating at the exact depth required. HIFU works not only in the dermis, but also directly on the uppermost muscle layer of the skin (SMAS) to enable a deep tightening of the tissue.

Unlike a laser, which penetrates the skin from the outside in, HIFU Essen bypasses the surface of the skin and focuses entirely on the deep, structural layers of the skin where collagen is deposited. HIFU ultrasound technology works from the inside out and helps to tighten the skin non-invasively. On the face, neck and décolleté.

YOUR CONSULTATION

Our specialists will be happy to advise you in an informative consultation and take your wishes into account. In a detailed discussion, you will receive an individual assessment of the expected success of the treatment and everything you need to know about the procedure and aftercare.

HIFU lifting treatment in our practice in Essen, Dortmund and Düsseldorf is carried out under the supervision of our experienced specialist staff and is currently the most modern and effective procedure for HIFU treatment in Düsseldorf.

Experience and conscientious handling of the technology are crucial for success. All of our medically trained therapists have the appropriate additional training.

A lifting effect without a scalpel – is HIFU right for you?

Find out in a personal consultation.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

During the ageing process, the skin loses collagen elasticity and becomes increasingly saggy. The applied HIFU ‘repairs’ the skin, it stimulates the skin to produce new collagen again. The lifting effect can be achieved if the intensity (energy) of the ultrasound is high enough to increase the temperature in the TiZ (thermal induced zones) within seconds. At a depth of 3 mm to 4.5 mm, the sagging SMAS structures are tightened and at a depth of 1.5-3 mm, the skin is given the impulse to regenerate itself. The so-called neocollagenesis, i.e. the new formation of colleague fibres, begins. The overlying skin layers and the skin surface are neither affected nor injured.

HiFU lifting in Dortmund is not only invisibly effective - it can also be carried out in a very short time. Immediately after treatment at Laser Aesthetics, the skin is slightly plumper. A few days after the treatment, the skin may swell slightly and be sensitive. The first results are usually noticeable a week after the treatment, but for a complete result and the full effect to appear within 1-3 months after the treatment. Your skin needs this time to repair and regenerate the collagen fibres. The skin gradually becomes firmer, pores are tightened and old and unwanted wrinkles are reduced.

HIFU - High Intensity Focused Ultrasound has a long-lasting effect. With just one treatment and the lasting effect, the important collagen is gradually formed. HIFU treatment is therefore often only necessary once or twice and is effective for up to a year.

Your co-operation and care of the skin is very important. You will be informed in detail about how you can support your HIFU treatment in Düsseldorf so that you can achieve optimum results.

YOUR TREATMENT

Regardless of the area to be treated, you can return to your usual activities immediately after the treatment. Similar to other ultrasound procedures, a smooth ultrasound head is moved over the skin. The highly focussed ultrasound waves are emitted specifically into the deeper connective tissue.

The overlying skin layers are not affected and the lift can be performed gently and without leaving any traces. In contrast to a conventional lift, there is no waiting time for the effect. The heat generated can cause a temporary, slight feeling of tension or burning and swelling, which means that the effect unfolds in the right layers of the skin. HIFU lifting in Essen can also be used to treat sagging skin all over the face.

HIFU kann die Haut festziehen

One appointment. No surgery. Visibly firmer contours.

Book your HIFU consultation in Essen, Dortmund or Düsseldorf now.

APPLICATIONS

HIFU treatment can be used to treat sagging skin all over the face. The following areas are suitable: Face, double chin, neck region, chin, cheeks and eyebrow areas, bags under the eyes as well as the décolleté. It is possible to treat just one or all areas in a single session.

TREATABLE SKIN AREAS

Face
Face with double chin
neck
Décolleté

OR INDIVIDUAL AREAS

Eyes lower eyelid, crow's feet
Forehead
Cheeks (contour)
Upper lip
Double chin

HIFU treatment is offered in the Dortmund, Essen and Düsseldorf branches. We look forward to informing you personally about HIFU treatment! your LASER ÄSTHETIK team

HIFU Behandlung Laser Ästhetik Essen, Düsseldorf, Dortmund

HIFU before and after: what the result looks like after 4 weeks

Our patient had her face and neck tightened with HIFU. Just four weeks after the single session the face looks firmer and the contour more defined; the final result develops over three to four months as the skin builds new collagen. You can see the documented before-and-after picture here: HIFU lifting – result after 4 weeks. Every skin responds differently – how pronounced the effect can be for you is something we discuss honestly in the free consultation. Further cases from Essen, Düsseldorf and Dortmund are collected in our results gallery.

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What does the HIFU treatment cost?

Individual zones such as the forehead, eye area, cheek contour, upper lip or double chin start from €390 per session; full-face tightening including double chin starts from €1,099. One session per year is usually enough. Neck, décolleté and combinations of several areas are quoted individually after a skin analysis – you will receive the exact price for your area in a free consultation in Essen, Düsseldorf or Dortmund. All guide prices are listed on our price list.

HIFU compared: MIFU, RF microneedling, Endolift or CO2 laser?

HIFU or MIFU? MIFU stands for micro-focused ultrasound (MFU) and describes the same principle as HIFU: focused ultrasound energy creates heat points at a defined depth that contract the tissue and trigger collagen formation. The differences lie in the device, the energy delivery and the treatment depth, not in the method. What matters is therefore less the name than the question of whether your skin benefits from tightening in the SMAS layer – which we check in the skin analysis.

HIFU or RF microneedling? Both tighten, but at different levels. HIFU works at a depth of 3 to 4.5 mm on the SMAS layer and improves contour, cheeks, jawline and neck. Secret RF microneedling works at 0.5 to 3.5 mm on the skin structure: fine lines, pores, scars, skin quality. If your contour has sagged, HIFU is the right choice; if you mainly want to refine the surface, RF is. We often combine both a few weeks apart – more on the RF microneedling page.

HIFU or Endolift? Endolift is minimally invasive: a hair-thin laser fibre is inserted under the skin and heats the tissue from the inside, usually under local anaesthetic and with small puncture points. HIFU reaches similar depths without puncture and without anaesthetic. We do not offer Endolift; if during the consultation we feel that a minimally invasive or surgical procedure would make more sense for you, we tell you so openly.

HIFU or CO2 laser? The CO2 laser works ablatively on the skin surface and renews the uppermost layers – effective for fine lines, scars and pigment, but with several days of downtime and no sun exposure. HIFU works underneath without injuring the surface. At LASER ÄSTHETIK we deliberately do not rely on the CO2 laser but on HIFU, RF microneedling and intensive TCA peels – we explain why here.

Frequently asked questions

Is HIFU treatment painful?

On a scale of one to ten, we can categorise the question ‘How painful is HIFU treatment?’ as a relatively painless treatment. You may feel a warm sensation under the surface of the skin during the treatment and for a few days afterwards due to the collagen stimulation (heating of the skin with ultrasound energy).

Is HIFU better than fillers?

The results of HIFU treatment last longer than fillers and patients only need to return for treatment every 9 to 12 months. Since HIFU treatment does not add volume to the skin, it is not as successful for volumising alone. Unlike fillers, which add volume to the skin, sagging of the skin is improved with HIFU treatment.

Can HIFU burn your skin?

Although temporary redness, swelling and other side effects may occur, the skin itself should not be damaged by HIFU treatment.

Are the results always the same?

The results of the treatment of HIFU lifting depend on the condition of the tissue and are variable. In a personal consultation, your team at LASER ÄSTHETIK will tell you whether treatment with HIFU Lifting makes sense, whether multiple treatments may be required, which combination therapies are useful or whether the desired result can be achieved with alternative methods.

When can I not have a HIFU-Lifting treatment?

Especially by metal implants in the treatment area, Heart pacemaker, blood diseases, silicone injections in the treatment area, pregnancy, viral hepatitis, epilepsy (in consultation with the treating physician and depending on the stage of the disease a HIFU-Lifting can be carried out). Please advise your laser therapist beforehand about your illnesses.

How long does the HIFU treatment take?

The HIFU thermo-lifting itself takes between 20 (eyebrows) and 90 minutes (skin tightening in the entire face, chin and neck area) depending on the extent of the treatment.

Will the health insurance funds cover part or all of the costs?

HIFU is an aesthetic self-pay service; statutory health insurers do not reimburse it. Privately insured patients are best advised to ask their insurer before starting treatment.

How long is the downtime after a HIFU treatment?

Practically none. You can go straight home, back to the office or out for dinner after the session. The skin may be slightly red or swollen and a little tender for a few hours up to one or two days. Make-up can be worn again from the next day. Unlike ablative laser treatments there is no open wound surface and no crusting.

What should I bear in mind after the HIFU treatment?

For the first week, please avoid sauna, sunbeds, very hot showers and intense sport so that the treated tissue can react undisturbed. For four weeks: daily sunscreen with SPF 50, no peels, retinol or fruit acids in the treated area, no massages or facial treatments with pressure. Cooling with a clean, cool cloth helps if the skin feels warm – but no ice directly on the skin. Drink enough, new collagen formation needs fluid. If you have any questions, your treatment team in Essen, Düsseldorf and Dortmund is there for you at any time.

What side effects and disadvantages does HIFU have?

Typical are temporary redness, slight swelling, a feeling of warmth and tenderness for a few days; occasionally tingling or numbness that subsides over weeks, rarely small bruises. The honest disadvantage: the result builds up slowly, varies from person to person and does not replace a surgical facelift for severely sagging skin. Whether HIFU makes sense for your skin is something we clarify in the free consultation – even if the answer is sometimes no.

When will I see the result after HIFU?

A slight immediate effect from the heat contraction of the tissue is often visible right away. The actual tightening develops while the skin forms new collagen: first clear changes after about four weeks, the final result after three to four months. One session per year is usually enough to maintain it.

How does my skin react immediately after the HIFU treatment?

Slight swelling may occur for a few days after the treatment, the skin may appear sensitive to touch for a few weeks or a slight tingling sensation may be felt.

Can I use the HIFU thermolifting in combination with hyaluronic acid, and other fillers?

Nasz pacjent zawsze powinien być najpierw poddany zabiegowi HIFU, a dopiero potem wzbogacić skórę kwasem hialuronowym / innymi wypełniaczami lub botuliną. Jeśli miałeś już leczenie hialuronem, botuliną, to te przerwy są do leczenia HIFU należy przestrzegać: Dla hialuronu: 2 -6 miesięcy, dla botuliny: 4 miesiące.