What is Ultherapy and HIFU? You might have heard about these 2 popular treatments when searching for ways to have a skin lift without undergoing surgery.
HIFU (High Intensity Frequency Ultrasound)
HIFU stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound.
It is a medical grade technology used to deliver precise amounts of ultrasound energy into the skin, stimulating collagen production , reducing the amount of wrinkles and achieving a skin lifting effect without the need for surgery.
ULTHERAPY
Ultherapy is a HIFU machine.
Just like HIFU, ULTHERAPY is used to counteract the effects of gravity on the skin.
It can be performed on the neck, chin and brow, and is often used as an alternative to surgical face & neck lift.
Ultherapy is a HIFU machine, and there are many other HIFU machines out there, e.g. Ultraformer III, Doublo-S etc.
What is Ultherapy?
1. Ultherapy is US FDA approved.
Ultherapy has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for skin lifting and tightening.
It is the only HIFU machine approved by US FDA so far. Given the US FDA’s reputation for being extremely strict when it comes to safety and efficacy, it’s approval brings affirmation about the effectiveness and safety of Ultherapy.
2. Ultherapy has ultrasound imaging.
Ulthera, the machine used for Ultherapy, is the only HIFU machine with real-time ultrasound imaging. The DeepSEE™ visualisation technology allows the doctor to accurately visualize the layers of skin tissue he or she is targeting.
With this, it will accurately deliver ultrasound energy to the correct layers to ensure effective results are constantly attained.
3. Ultherapy lasts up to 1 year.
It targets the connective tissues and heats the dermis to stimulate natural collagen production.
Ultherapy allows more heat to penetrate the skin hence extend slightly deeper into the muscle. It results in tighter and lifted skin.
Ultherapy generally needs to be done only once a year while other HIFU procedures can be done once every 6 months.
Which one is suitable for me?
A patient who would like to reverse their maturing skin will benefit from Ultherapy and HIFU.
Both treatments are suitable for all conditions.
Budget, age, and skin condition are some of the consideration hence it is important to have a chat with our doctor for advice before making a decision.
Choose a clinic that offers both treatments.
Healthsprings offers several medical aesthetic treatments for face lifting including Ultherapy, Hifu, Thermage, Exilis, thread lift, Botox and more.
Book an appointment here or contact +65 9728 2861.
