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HIFU “- The fastest solution without surgery for face and neck lift

The technique of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound or what is known as HIFU is one of the methods that was adopted as an alternative to surgical intervention, as it was very popular with people who do not want to be exposed to the pain associated with cosmetic procedures for face lifting and body contouring.

The skin goes through many factors that can cause disturbing wrinkles in the skin of the face, and neck area, which makes this disturbing and dissatisfying especially for women. Some of these factors are age, wrinkles, aging effects, unhealthy food, and direct exposure to sunlight, and many others. So it was necessary for science to find effective techniques, which meet the requirements of beauty and skincare away from surgery, while taking advantage of the natural healing processes that occur in the body to resist the symptoms of aging, and get rid of some wrinkles, and signs of aging that have already appeared.

One of the most popular methods in this field is the “High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound” technology, or what is known as the HIFU, which is available at Al-Hayat Medical Center in Qatar, under the supervision of the best doctors and specialists. The HIFU technique has emerged as a revolution in the world of cosmetology to be the best technology used in the field of various facelifts without the need for surgery. It is also worth noting that there is a possibility to combine the HIFU with other imaging techniques such as medical ultrasound or MRI to enable treatment guidance and monitoring.

How does HIFU technology work?

HIFU is a non-surgical, high-precision medical technique to tighten the face and neck by increasing collagen production. It is characterized by being a rapid procedure and gives a strong and noticeable impression, and does not require a recovery period. Dense and highly focused ultrasound is sent by three types of sensors, to three different depths of layers below the surface of the skin, allowing it to penetrate into the inner and deep skin layers to obtain the best results. These deep layers are heated at a temperature of 60 ° C in Half a second, to 1 second increasing levels of collagen, and leading to a firmer skin with fewer wrinkles, since high-frequency ultrasound rays focus on a specific tissue area just below the surface of the skin, so there is no harm to the upper layers of the ski. The results are:

  1. Muscle tightening (by affecting the outer covering of tendons and ligaments).
  2. While heating the cells to the desired temperature, cellular damage occurs in them. This damage stimulates the cells to start a natural process called Neocollagenesis, during which collagen is stimulated to start the skin to restore its freshness. Collagen is a protein found in the deep layers of the skin to give it flexibility and freshness, and upon growing older collagen losses its elasticity and its ability to resist the effect of gravity on the skin, which leads to skin relaxation and the appearance of sagging and wrinkles).

Areas that can be treated with HIFU technology:

HIFU lasers are used in many fields, including:

  • HIFU is used for the face and neck.
  • HIFU is used for tightening the eyebrow.
  • HIFU is used for cellulite.
  • HIFU is used for body sculpting.
  • HIFU is used for tightening the sagging abdomen.
  • HIFU is used for tightening the vagina.
  • HIFU is used for arm lifting
  • HIFU is used in the lower jaw.
  • HIFU is used for the folds of the nose and lips.

HIFU for the treatment of double chin:

Double chin, or what is known as (lord or neck of turkey), is an aesthetic problem that occupies the minds of so many people. Some may not know that it does not occur only as a result of obesity, there are many different factors that cause the emergence of this problem, including sagging skin. Here comes the role of the HIFU technique, which is one of the most important ways to get rid of the double chin without surgery.

HIFU Features:

  • Its natural and effective lifting effect on the face and neck and removing wrinkles clearly by stimulating collagen.
  • One treatment session is enough to make you notice the amazing results of the HIFU technique immediately after its completion in addition to giving you a noticeable impression, and the results continue to improve within 3-6 months.
  • HIFU technology is characterized by its speed; it does not take a long time. The duration of the session ranges between 30 – 45 minutes only.
  • HIFU technique targets the inner and deep layers under the skin like surgery, and although it does not give the same results, it is a great alternative, especially for those who do not want to undergo surgery or for those who have health problems that prevent them from performing surgery.
  • The use of ultrasound imaging, which allows the layers of tissue to be treated clearly and thus direct energy directly towards them to obtain the best results.
  • Lack of certain warnings or precautions after completing the HIFU treatment session.
  • No recovery period and the ability to return to normal life and work immediately after the completion of the session.
  • HIFU is a safe procedure and effective results without the risks of surgery.
  • HIFU  technique is approved and certified by the FDA.
  • HIFU  technique has proven effective in treating more than 200,000 people worldwide during studies of this technique.

Tangible results achieved by HIFU:

  • Tightened and more elastic skin.
  • Reduced amount of wrinkles and sagging.
  • Reduced size of under eyes bags and dark circles.
  • Delayed appearance of signs of aging on the face and neck.
  • Lifted and tightened cheeks without surgery.
  • Improved shape of the lower jawline and general shape of the face, and increased freshness and radiance of the skin.

Possible candidates for the HIFU procedure:

  • The most suitable age is over 30 years for those who suffer from sagging in the skin of the face or neck, or after losing weight in the younger ages.
  • People between 40 and 50 years old are the most requested HIFU.
  • People who have performed skin surgeries before and want to keep the results of the operation as long as possible.
  • Do not use this procedure when there is too much fat.

What are the contraindications to the HIFU procedure?

There are some cases, in which the HIFU cannot be used, but most are temporary cases that require only some time which includes:

  • Open face injuries and wounds.
  • Metal stents in the face and neck.
  • Within two weeks after Botox injection.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
  • Taking antithrombotic drugs.
  • Hemorrhagic diseases.

When completing the HIFU session:

  • You can return directly to your daily activities without the need for a recovery period.
  • There may be redness or itching of the skin after the session, but it lasts for about 48 hours only (during which it is necessary to keep away from hot water and peeling), and some minor pain may occur (it depends on the treated area, the settings used and the amount of sensitivity between one person to another).
  • Final results appear within 2-3 months, and they last for at least a year (usually they last for 2-3 years).
  • Most people need only one HIFU session, but some may need one or two additional sessions (depending on skin elasticity and the degree of biological response to ultrasound).
  • In the future, HIFU sessions can be used again with age and the effects of aging.

Other medical uses of HIFU:

  • Nervous disorders.
  • Polio and fibroids.
  • Prostate cancer and other types of cancer.
  • Enlarged prostate.
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