Hifu treatment

    HIFU is an abbreviation of English, which means high intensity attention ultrasound, that is, a focused beam of sound waves with a large radius of action. This is a currently very popular procedure in the field of aesthetic medicine, which uses ultrasound. A concentrated beam of high-energy ultrasound is focused very precisely on a pre-selected area of ​​the body. It causes movement and friction of cells, due to which they regenerate heat and small burns occur inside the tissues, from 0,5 to 1 mm. The effect of this action is that the process of reconstruction and regeneration begins in the skin, stimulated by tissue damage. Ultrasonic waves reach deep layers of the skin, so that the epidermal layer is not disturbed in any way. Procedure HIFU it causes two different phenomena: mechanical and thermal. The tissue absorbs the ultrasound until the temperature rises, causing the tissue to coagulate. On the other hand, the second phenomenon is based on the production of gas bubbles inside the cell, this causes an increase in pressure, due to which the structure of the cell is destroyed. Procedure HIFI commonly used on the face and neck. Its task is to increase the production of elastin and collagen fibers. The effect of the procedure is much smoother and firmer facial skin. It also improves his tension. The procedure reduces visible wrinkles, especially smoker's wrinkles and crow's feet. The oval of the face is rejuvenated, the aging process slows down. Performing a procedure HIFI reduces stretch marks and scars, as well as sagging cheeks. HIFU belongs to one of the most effective methods of treatment. Immediately after the procedure, you can notice an improvement in the condition of the skin. but You must wait up to 90 days for the final result of the treatmentbecause then the complete process of regeneration and production of new collagen will be completed.

What is the procedure HIFU?

The human skin is made up of three main layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous tissue known as SMAS (musculoskeletal layerfascial). This layer is the most important for our skin because it determines the tension of the skin and how our facial features will look. Ultrasonic lifting HIFU joke non-invasive procedurewhich acts on this layer of skin and provides a complete alternative to the highly invasive surgical facelift. It is a solution that is comfortable for the patient, completely safe and, most importantly, extremely effective. It is for this reason that the procedure HIFU is very popular among patients. During treatment, the integrity of the skin is not disturbed, and the effect is achieved due to the coagulation of tissues located deep under the epidermis. This avoids the discomfort and risks associated with the operation and the necessary recovery after it. Ultrasound has been used in medicine for about 20 years, for example, in ultrasound examinations. However, they have been used in aesthetic medicine for only a few years. No preparation is required before the procedure. The whole procedure lasts a maximum of 60 minutes, and after it you can immediately return to your daily duties and activities. There is no need for a long and difficult recovery period, which is a remarkable advantage of the procedure. HIFU. It is enough to carry out one procedure to obtain a full and lasting effect.

How exactly does it work HIFU?

High Intensity Oriented Ultrasound uses focus high frequency sound wave. The frequency and power of this wave cause tissue heating. Thermal energy effectively bypasses the epidermis and immediately penetrates to a certain depth: from 1,5 to 4,5 mm on the face and up to 13 mm in other parts of the body. The thermal effect occurs pointwise, its purpose is to tighten and strengthen the skin and subcutaneous tissues at the level SMAS. Spot heating of tissues up to 65-75 degrees and local coagulation of collagen fibers are carried out. The fibers become shorter, and therefore tighten our skin, which is noticeable immediately after the procedure. The process of skin restoration begins at the same time and lasts up to 3 months from the moment of the procedure. In the following weeks after surgery HIFU you can observe a gradually increasing level of tension and elasticity of the skin.

Indications for the procedure HIFU:

• Facelift
• rejuvenation
• wrinkle reduction
• skin firming
• improvement of skin tension
• cellulite reduction
• lift the hanging upper eyelid
• elimination of the so-called double chin
• elimination of excess adipose tissue

Effects of HIFU Treatment

When burns are applied at a given tissue depth, the process of regeneration and compaction of the existing cellular structure begins. Collagen fibers become shorter, which gives a noticeable effect after the end of the procedure. However, you will have to wait up to 3 months for the final effect. Even during this long time, our skin needs a complete restoration.

The effects of HIFU treatment include:

• reduction of skin laxity
• skin thickening
• emphasizing the contour of the face
• skin elasticity
• skin tightening on the neck and cheeks
• pore reduction
• wrinkle reduction

Treatment using ultrasonic waves is especially recommended for people with loose skin who do not want to use invasive methods such as a surgical facelift. The effect lasts from 18 months to 2 years.. It is worth knowing that you can use the HIFU procedure in combination with other tightening or lifting methods.

Contraindications to the procedure with the use of waves

The HIFU procedure is non-invasive and safe for most patients. However, people who regularly use aesthetic medicine procedures should be aware that during the procedure, the waves cannot pass through the places where hyaluronic acid was previously injected.

Other contraindications to the HIFU procedure are:

• heart diseases
• inflammation at the site of the procedure
• past beats
• malignancy
• pregnancy

What does the procedure look like HIFU?

Before proceeding with the procedure, you should undergo a detailed medical consultation with an interview. The interview is aimed at establishing the patient's expectations, the consequences of the treatment, as well as indications and contraindications. The doctor should check if there are any contraindications to the procedure. Before the procedure, the doctor and patient must determine the range, magnitude and depth, as well as the number of pulses. Having determined this, the specialist will be able to determine the price of the procedure. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia in the form of a special gel. It is applied to the skin about an hour before the scheduled operation. Wave treatment does not require a recovery period, so it is non-invasive and safe. Minor pain symptoms may appear only with the application of ultrasonic pulses that strengthen the tissues. During the procedure, the head is repeatedly applied to the area of ​​the patient's body. It is equipped with a skin-friendly tip, thanks to which it ensures the precise application of a series of linear pulses at the right depth, heating flabby tissues. The patient feels each release of energy as a very subtle tingling and heat radiation. The average treatment time is 30 to 120 minutes. Depending on age, skin type and anatomical area, different sensors are used. penetration depth from 1,5 to 9 mm. Each of them is characterized by precise power adjustment, so that an experienced specialist can provide a treatment that is fully adapted to the current conditions and needs of a given patient.

Recommendations after surgery

• use of dermocosmetics with the addition of vitamin C.
• moisturizing treated skin
• photoprotection

Possible side effects after the procedure

Immediately after the procedure, the patient may experience mild skin erythema in the area exposed to the waves. It lasts about 30 minutes. Thus, you can return to your daily life after the procedure. HIFU treatment has an extremely favorable safety profile. Relatively rarely, however, shallow burns of the skin in the form of linear thickenings occur, usually they disappear after a few weeks. Atrophic scars are also rare. HIFU treatment does not require convalescence. The first effects are noticeable after the first treatment, but the final effect is noticeable when the tissues are fully restored, i.e. up to 3 months. Another wave treatment can be carried out in a year. Thanks to the use of the latest devices that emit ultrasonic waves, discomfort during the procedure is minimized. So there is no need to use anesthesia. Treatment can be carried out all year round.

The benefits of HIFU therapy include:

• long time during which the effects of HIFU treatment persist
• moderate pain that occurs only during the procedure
• the ability to strengthen and reduce body fat in any selected part of the body
• Obtaining a visible effect after the first procedure
• no burdensome recovery period - the patient returns to daily activities from time to time
• the possibility of carrying out procedures throughout the year, regardless of solar radiation
• gradual increase in the visibility of tightening effects up to six months after the procedure

Is HIFU suitable for everyone?

HIFU treatment is not recommended for very thin and overweight people. It will also not give a satisfactory effect in the case of a too young or old person. As you can see, this procedure is not suitable for everyone. Young people with firm skin without wrinkles do not need such treatment, and in older people with flabby skin, satisfactory results cannot be obtained. The procedure is best performed on people aged 35 to 50 and of normal weight. HIFU is recommended for people who want to regain their radiant appearance and get rid of certain skin imperfections.