HIFU

HIFU, or High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, is a highly precise procedure that delivers HIFU energy to the epidermis, dermis, superficial fat layer, SMAS and deep fat layer. The HIFU energy is delivered to a specific target tissue layer, which causes thermal coagulation areas at a precise depth and spacing, customised to the desired treatment outcome.

The thermal coagulation areas on the face leads to skin tightening and lifting, on the body leads to skin tightening and localised fat loss, and hyperhidrosis treatment to damage sweat glands to reduce sweating.

Benefits

Non-surgical, non-invasive
No downtime
Natural, gradual results over 3 to 6 months
Convenient 1 – 2 hour procedure
No after care or restrictions
Suitable for all skin types

How many treatments are required?

1 to 3 treatments, depending on age and skin condition
Hyperhidrosis – 2 treatments one month apart

How long does it last?

Results last for up to one year, recommended to have yearly treatment to maintain results
Skin continues to age

Good Candidates for HIFU

up to 50’s (results are better on younger age)
Not too loose skin

Can you guarantee improvement?

Since it is not surgery, the results depend on the body’s response to
build collagen
The vast majority of patients see an improvement
A small minority see little to no improvement

Treatment Areas

Face, neck, decollete
Axillary hyperhidrosis
Abdomen, arms, thighs

Patient Feeling

Heat
Pinching
Tingling/tenderness to the touch for a few days

Side Effects

Mild swelling
Redness that lasts for a few hours after the treatment
Rarely bruising
Nerve damage – none reported

Contraindications

Pregnancy and breast feeding
Cancer
Active implants (pacemakers, defibrillators), or metallic implants in
the treatment area
Open wounds or lesions in the treatment area
Severe or cystic acne in the treatment area
Botox within 2 weeks in the treatment area
Hyperhidrosis secondary to hyperthyroidism, lymphoma or malaria
Patients who have already undergone sympathectomy or surgical removal of
sweat glands

Why choose HIFU Finesse?

Centerless cartridge and fluid cooling system enable less pain during
treatment and lessens the chance of side effects
Emission efficiency is highly effective enabling good clinical results
Avoiding heat diffusion to surrounding tissue
Slim cartridge offers wide field of view and enhances treatment
precision allowing uniform treatment on all skin contours