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MED: HIFU Treatment

HIFU targets face, brow, jowls & neck lifting, as well as overall skin tightening, rejuvenation and deeper fat cells.

HIFU targets face, brow, jowls & neck lifting, as well as overall skin tightening, rejuvenation and deeper fat cells.

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MED: HIFU Ultra Treatment

HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) treatment has become one of the most sought-after lifting treatments for face, neck & body without going under the knife.

Just one session can tighten and lift the skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin tone, providing visible results that will last up to 3 years. HIFU has proven effective on the face, sagging jowls, chins and much more. Treatment time takes between 1 – 3 hours depending on the area we are treating. Plus with no downtime you can be back at your usual routine immediately after.

HIFU individually targets brow, jowl and neck lifting, as well as overall skin tightening, rejuvenation and deeper fat cells. The technology is unique in its ability to penetrate the dermis and the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) layer, which is deeper than all other non-invasive treatments. ​​The SMAS layer is the same area tightened during conventional surgery, however, unlike surgery, HIFU is more affordable and requires no downtime.

RT Aesthetics is the only clinic in the North of England to offer MED: HIFU Ultra facial treatments. With MED: HIFU Ultra the results are 92% more effective with an increase rate of 97% client satisfaction. HIFU Ultra have their own serial number to track each clients results, they fire 950,000 more dots into the treatment area, resulting in increased results and efficiency. This is 6 times more than 4D, 5D and 7D HIFU alone. MED:HIFU Ultra are only used by approved medical clinics.

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The Benefits

Effective Results - HIFU offers long lasting effects, tightens skin and promotes wrinkle reduction

Sculpting - HIFU helps tighten the jowls, enhances jawline definition and sculpts the chin area

Non-invasive & Non-surgical – The HIFU treatment is a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure with no downtime

Long-lasting Results – HIFU deliver visible effects in lifting and tightening the face through the production of new collagen which helps your skin maintain its youthful glow.

Procedure Need To Knows

Procedure Time

1 - 3 Hours

Full Recovery

Immediately

Potential Risks

Mild Redness, Swelling or Tenderness

Results Duration

3 - 6 Months

Number of Treatments

Usually 1 Treatment

Sensitivity

Mild - Lasting 7 Days*

OUR CARE

Prior to your MED: HIFU Ultra treatment the following advice is recommended, this will ensure you gain the best possible results from the treatment and prevent any adverse reactions. The pre-care advice is as follows:

  • Increasing water intake Increase water intake by at least 1.5 litres
  • Avoid any facial peels 4 weeks before treatment and microdermabrasion 2 weeks before treatment
  • It’s recommended that male clients come to their appointment clean shaven
  • We cannot provide the HIFU treatment if you have previously had threads within the last year
  • Avoid any exfoliation or chemical peels for 7 days prior to your treatment
  • Avoid alcohol consumption for minimal of 48 hours prior to your appointment
  • Allow 2 weeks before IPL treatments in the area that you wish to have treated
  • Avoid sun-beds or direct UV exposure for a minimal of 1 week prior to your appointment
  • Avoid any active skin care, for example, AHA’s and BHA, any exfoliating products 5 days pre and post treatment
  • If you have any open sores, acne, infection or skin sensitivity in the area we cannot treat with HIFU

We would recommend that you take some painkillers before your appointment as this can help reduce any pain from the treatment. Paracetamol is the one we would recommend, and we would advise to take this 1 hour before your HIFU appointment.

After your MED: HIFU Ultra treatment the following advice is recommended, this will ensure you gain the best possible results from the treatment and prevent any adverse reactions. The aftercare advice is as follows:

  • Avoid alcohol consumption for minimal of 48 hours prior to your appointment
  • Avoid hot water, heat treatments (saunas, steam rooms, etc) or extreme cold for 24 hours
  • Drink 2 – 3 litres of water daily, keep a large bottle with you at all times and infuse with lemons and limes for flavour, this will help hydrate the skin and help to flush out toxins
  • Avoid sun-beds or direct UV exposure for a minimum of 1 week and apply SPF daily to protect the skin
  • RT Aesthetics have a range of different skincare to help after your HIFU treatment, the skincare should be used after your treatment daily and the directions on how to use each product can be found on the bottle/packaging
  • If you are using the Home Use Skin Rejuvenation RF & EMS Machine, you should do so after 24 hours and use as directed by your Aesthetic Practitioner, if you are unsure please do not call and email the clinic so that the Practitioner can call you: info@rtaesthetics.co.uk
  • Skin may feel dry after treatment, therefore you should apply a replenishing/hydrating mask three times a week or apply hyaluronic acid
  • Do not take aspirin or other anticoagulant medications as this can hinder the healing process
  • Normal cleansing regimes can be resumed after 24 hours, although avoid using scented or fragranced products around the treatment area unless you are using the skincare given to you at the clinic
  • Allow 2 weeks before continuing any laser/IPL treatments in the area that you had treated

* 3 – 6 months is the estimated time to see the maximum results, however we have had clients report good results after only 4 – 6 weeks.

If you have any of the following health conditions you can NOT have the MED: HIFU Ultra treatment:

  • Liver or kidney problems
  • Heart or lung conditions
  • Suffers of physiological hypotonic (lacking muscle tone/muscle or tissue wastage)
  • Blood clotting disorders such as, haemophilia or a history of thrombosis, including those taking blood thinners
  • Post invasive surgery (in the treatment area – wait at least 12 months, avoiding any scar)
  • Clients with metal plates or joint implants, including permanent dermal implants (in the treatment area)
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding
  • Clients under the age of 18

If you have any of the following health conditions RT Aesthetics may modify the treatment or work around the area. Doctors note may be required for some health conditions and these are as follows:

  • Diabetes (patch testing is required)
  • Hyper or Hypotension [high or low blood pressure] (May Require Doctors Note)
  • Clients who have donated or received organ transplant (May Require Doctors Note)
  • Recent Anti-Wrinkle treatments (must be more than 4 weeks after treatment)
  • Fillers (area is avoided)
  • Cuts, abrasions or bruising (area is avoided)
  • During menstruation (skin is more sensitive and recommend waiting)
  • Keloid scarring (area is avoided)
  • Thyroid gland, thyroid cartilage and trachea (area is avoided)
  • Major blood vessels (area is avoided)
  • Breast tissue or breast implants (area is avoided)
  • Before the treatment, you will meet with one of our Aesthetic Practitioners who will discuss the treatment in detail, look at the problem area(s) and ensure you are comfortable with everything
  • We will make sure all your questions and concerns are answered and that you are fully confident having the treatment
  • On the day of your MED: HIFU Ultra treatment we will go through your consent forms, explain in detail what is going to happen and take photos
  • The Aesthetic Practitioner will draw guidelines on your face to ensure all problem areas are targeted, highlight areas where HIFU cannot be used and ensure an effective treatment
  • Ultrasound gel is then applied to the face, this is to ensure that no heat is felt on the skin surface of the skin and to allow the HIFU energy to be absorbed effectively into the desired skin layers
  • You will feel a sensation of heat, small pin pricks and movement under the skin, this is not painful but can be uncomfortable for some clients
  • Please do not worry, we will ensure you’re comfortable on the day of your treatment and the paracetamol taken before the treatment will help
  • At the end of the treatment the Aesthetic Practitioner will clean the face and remove any excess gel and apply a cooling gel
  • You can opt to have a collagen mask applied to the area of treatment and red light therapy, which promotes healing, collagen production and to settle the skin
  • It has been proven to increase collagen production by up to 35 percent
  • Accelerate the results at home with our aftercare serum and apply at least twice a day for 3 – 6 months post-treatment
  • The aftercare serum aids in the production, repair and renewal of collagen and has the added benefit of making your skin feel great
  • You will be given aftercare advice on the day of your treatment and this will also be sent to you via email for you to refer back too

There are many areas you can treat with the MED: HIFU Ultra treatment. These are some of the areas we can treat, however this is not a full list so please contact us to request an area you want to tighten.

  • Full Face
  • Forehead
  • Frown Lines
  • Eyebrows
  • Crow’s Feet
  • Cheeks
  • Double Chins
  • Sagging Jowls
  • Sagging Neck
  • Décolletage
  • Arms
  • Hips
  • Flanks
  • Bottoms

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MED: HIFU Ultra Treatment

MED: HIFU Ultra is medical grade and has proven success across the UK. Results last between 18 months and 3 years which is great and a lot more effective than standard. HIFU treatment is a highly precise medical procedure using high intensity focused ultrasound to heat and destroy pathogenic tissue rapidly. While normal HIFU devices fire 1 line into the skin, MED: HIFU Ultra fires 15 lines by 15 lines. This allows more energy to penetrate the skin, thus offering better tightening effects. The MED: HIFU Ultra cartridges is guaranteed to tighten more skin in one session than standard HIFU devices. With advanced sensors and ultrasound map scanning we can produce better results with less discomfort and side effects.

HIFU was first developed and widespread for the treatment of prostate cancer. Scientist seen that the men’s genitals were starting to firm & tighten. This was then developed into tightening and lifting the face, neck and décolletage. HIFU was approved to lift skin on the neck, jowls, eyebrow, chin, décolletage and proven to improve lines and wrinkles in 2009 and 2012.

HIFU individually targets face, brow, jowl and neck lifting, as well as overall skin tightening, rejuvenation and deeper fat cells. The technology is unique in its ability to penetrate the dermis and the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) layer, which is deeper than all other non-invasive treatments. The SMAS layer is the same area tightened during conventional surgery, however, unlike surgery, HIFU is more affordable and requires no downtime.

HIFU fires ultrasound waves that cause micro injuries deep under the surface of the skin, this results in an increase production of collagen and leads to a firmer and tighter skin. HIFU treatment for the body uses deeper levels of HIFU, this effectively breaks down the fat cells whilst also firming & tightening the skin. HIFU face-lifting can be used for blurred jawlines, nasal folds, sagging eyelids, loose neck folds, fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone or texture and large pores. RT Aesthetics HIFU machines have many different cartridges, these can treat various problem areas at the same time.

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MED: HIFU Ultra treatments are based on hyperthermia lifting theory. The HIFU transducer irradiates 65-75Cº of high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy into the skin, this then creates thermal coagulation on the target layers of skin tissue with no damage on the skin surface. Following the initial treatment, the skin starts to undergo wound healing process that simulates collagen synthesis and regeneration. Unlike lasers, radio frequency, surgery and other cosmetic procedures, HIFU bypasses the surface of the skin to deliver the right amount of ultrasound energy at the right depths within the skin at the desired temperature. This HIFU energy triggers a natural response under the skin, causing the body to enter into the regenerative process, resulting in the production of new collagen.

An immediate effect can be seen following HIFU treatment, with clients facial contours, skin tone and texture, and wrinkles showing improvement within 8 weeks post-treatment. The effects of HIFU treatment continues to work for up to 6 months as the collagen fibres reorganises and restructure themselves. Clients will notice further improvements, such as skin firming and tightening over the 3 – 6 month period. Results from one treatment will last between 12 - 36 months depending on client’s current skin laxity and age. Our aesthetic practitioner will go through this during the consultation and design a treatment plan design around your own individual goals and needs.

HIFU Results
Clients will see a 20% result immediately with the remaining 80% appearing over the next 2-3 months. In the majority of cases only one treatment per year will be needed, however, if you feel you would like more further treatments, this can be done at 6 monthly intervals. Generally, only one or two sessions are required. Benefits from HIFU treatment can be seen within 4 weeks, with further gains being reported for up to six months*

disclaimer

Due to the nature of non-surgical and non-invasive treatments that we offer, we cannot guarantee results. Results will vary from person to person. Factors such as lifestyle, medical history and age can affect your results and the longevity of results. Side effects from the treatment are possible and will be explained at your consultation appointment.

FAQS

  • How Does HIFU Treatment Work?

    MED: HIFU Ultra (high intensity focused ultrasound) energy is beamed below the skin in 3 different layers. HIFU effects three layers of the superficial and dermis along with SMAS, which is the same layer of tissue that surgeons pull tight in a face lift. As a thermal energy safely heats this tissue, the skin contracts resulting in tightening of the skin and formation of new collagen, which provides a longer-term tightening effect.

  • What To Expect After The HIFU Treatment?

    Clients may develop redness, swelling or tingling of the face following from the HIFU facial treatment. These symptoms are not permanent and will usually fade within hours after treatment. RT Aesthetics do provide a cream prior to you leaving the clinic, this helps settle the skin and is available for you to buy to take home and use. During this time the effects of the MED: HIFU Ultra treatment will signal the production of new collagen and the process of regeneration. MED: HIFU Ultra skin tightening treatment are clinically proven to be safe and effective, with natural and gradual rejuvenation effects.

  • How Many HIFU Treatments Are Needed?

    Many clients only need one treatment of MED: HIFU Ultra. However, based on the degree of skin laxity, the biological response to ultrasound energy and the clients collagen-building process, some clients benefit from additional treatment after 8 – 12 weeks. Results from HIFU treatment can be seen within 12 weeks, with further results being reported for up to 6 months after the initial procedure. Clients who have undergone HIFU treatment can benefit from long lasting results in excess of 2 – 3 years*. Although, as the skin continues to age, future touch-up treatments may be taken by the client yearly, this can help clients keep pace with the body’s natural ageing process.

  • Is HIFU Like A Facelift?

    MED: HIFU Ultra procedures treats the deep foundational layer that is addressed during cosmetic surgery, but will not duplicate results of a facelift. MED: HIFU Ultra is a great alternative to having surgery and is one the last procedures you can have before looking to have surgery to treat a problem area. However, many clients do not want to have surgery, or for those clients that want to extend the effects of pre/post cosmetic surgery, then HIFU treatment may be an option for you.

  • Is HIFU Treatment Safe?

    Certificated by the FDA and CE cleared for eyebrow lifting this high-intensity focused ultrasosund (HIFU) device also achieve excellent aesthetic outcomes in jowl lifting, nasolabial fold reduction, periobital wrinkle reduction and overall skin tightening and rejuvenation in targeted areas. Ultra therapy has been used safely in over 200,000 treatments worldwide.

  • When Will I See Results From HIFU?

    After your MED: HIFU Ultra treatment, many clients see some initial results, such as toning and feel tight around the face and neck straight after the treatment. However, the results take place over 3 – 6 months, as your body naturally starts the production of collagen and regenerates the skin tissue. As the production of new collagen begins, how long the results last really depends on the clients’ own natural ageing process. The MED: HIFU Ultra treatment produces new collagen on the inside, but the natural ageing process will dictate how long that translates into visible results on the inside. Results can list for up to 2 – 3 years, however, clients that look after their skin can look forward to long-lasting effects from just one treatment.

  • What Does HIFU Feel Like?

    The HIFU treatment is not a painful procedure. As the high-intensity focused ultrasound energy is delivered, you will feel tiny amounts of energy being deposited to precise depths within the skin. This is an indication that the collagen-building process has been initiated. Most clients describe feeling either pin pricks sensation or a feeling of heat. Comfort levels vary from client to client, however, this sensation is only temporary and last while the ultrasound energy is administered. Some clients take paracetamol before the procedure to ease any discomfort., although this is not necessary.

  • Treatment Areas For HIFU?

    The MED: HIFU Ultra facelift treatment is perfect for treating and targeting signs of ageing around the eyes, mouth and neck. HIFU treatment can also target the neck, jawline and décolletage. This helps to reduce signs of double chins, sagging neck and jawlines, resulting in a tighter, firmer and more defined neck and jawline. HIFU treatment can treat the following areas: Forehead, Frown Lines, Eyebrows, Crow’s Feet, Cheeks, Double Chins, Sagging Neck, Jowls, Décolletage and Face.

  • Do Men Have The HIFU Treatment?

    Men are very good candidates for the MED: HIFU Ultra Facelift treatment since there is no recovery time needed, allowing men to immediately return to their daily activities. The MED: HIFU Ultra treatment is great for both men and women. We see many men at our clinic who opt to have the HIFU treatment to help lift jowls, tighten skin and help turn back the years.

  • HIFU Treatment Side Effects?

    After the MED: HIFU Ultra treatment the skin may appear ‘flushed’ at first, but the redness should disappear within a few hours post-treatment. Some clients experience light swelling, tingling or tenderness to the touch, however, these are temporary and will fade within 7 – 10 days post-treatment. Less common side effects may include temporary bruising or numbness on small areas of skin. As with any medical or cosmetic procedure, there are the possibility for rarer side effects, which your aesthetic practitioner will review with you during your face-to-face consultation.

  • How Painful Is HIFU?

    The MED: HIFU Ultra treatment is a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure with no downtime, allowing clients to resume daily activities immediately after treatment. The MED: HIFU Ultra discomfort levels vary from client to client, while most clients tolerating the procedure well. However, clients who have a lower pain threshold can take paracetamol to help ease any discomfort. Any pain or discomfort associated with the MED: HIFU Ultra treatment are only temporary and will only last during the procedure.

CLIENT STORY

Maira Jackson

The best clinic I have ever been too! I’ve been to many different clinics in the past, however, the care, advice and results from this place has to be one of the best. I was looking todo some body confidence treatments as I felt I needed my jowls and face lifting and after attending different...

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