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Skin Tightening
Our skin tightening treatment utilises HIFU technology which uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate the deep support layers of the skin, which lifts and tightens the face and neck. The treatment itself works by stimulating the growth and production of new collagen, resulting in a lifted, firmer and more toned appearance and can by used to address any area on the face, neck or body that is experiencing skin laxity issues.
HIFU works by combining ultrasonic energy with heat and this is used to bypass the surface of the skin and delivers targeted energy specifically into the deep tissue structure and muscles below the skin. As the fibres start to regenerate, this increases the production of collagen which in turn results in tightening the tissues from the inside out. After just one treatment, the skin is noticeably tighter and smoother and will continue to improve over time as new cells are created.
This treatment is incredibly popular to aid in tightening excess skin in areas such as the inner thighs, ‘bingo wings’, stomach and décolletage.
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Why choose skin tightening?
Over time, the connective tissues within the skin begin to change and weaken which is most noticeable in your collagen and elastin, with the fibres breaking and losing their elasticity. While you won’t exactly see this happen directly as those are things hidden beneath the skin, these in turn cause the skin to begin to sag, wrinkle and lose its tightness as the problems of ageing takes their effect.
HIFU skin tightening treatments can reverse the visible signs of ageing on the skin by melting fatty deposits and causing the renewed production of collagen, firming and tightening the skin.
How does skin tightening work?
As a method of treatment, HIFU has the capability to target different levels of tissue within the skin at different programmable depths. Because it can target both the dermal and subdermal tissues, like the SMAS or superficial musculoaponeurotic system, with thermal energy, HIFU is capable of beginning the process of neocollagenesis (a fancy name for the production of new collagen), remodelling the tissue and fat within the skin and tightening the outer layer to provide results of tighter and firmer skin.
It’s the renewed and increased production of collagen which is responsible for the skin actually tightening. Collagen is the protein that is found most abundantly throughout the body, most noticeably in the skin. As we age, the body loses its ability to be able to effectively produce the right amount of collagen to keep the skin tight and firm, which is what results in the skin sagging and succumbing to the signs of ageing.
HIFU also triggers a reaction within the fat cells beneath the skin as well, causing them to undergo necrosis and effectively die off. The destroyed cells are expelled from the body and as the skin tightens around the targetted area, the contour becomes more noticeably different than it was prior to the skin tightening treatment.
What are the benefits?
Undergoing a HIFU skin tightening treatment results in tighter and firmer skin which looks and feels younger, giving you a more radiant appearance.
How does skin tightening work?
As a method of treatment, HIFU has the capability to target different levels of tissue within the skin at different programmable depths. Because it can target both the dermal and subdermal tissues, like the SMAS or superficial musculoaponeurotic system, with thermal energy, HIFU is capable of beginning the process of neocollagenesis (a fancy name for the production of new collagen), remodelling the tissue and fat within the skin and tightening the outer layer to provide results of tighter and firmer skin.
It’s the renewed and increased production of collagen which is responsible for the skin actually tightening. Collagen is the protein that is found most abundantly throughout the body, most noticeably in the skin. As we age, the body loses its ability to be able to effectively produce the right amount of collagen to keep the skin tight and firm, which is what results in the skin sagging and succumbing to the signs of ageing.
HIFU also triggers a reaction within the fat cells beneath the skin as well, causing them to undergo necrosis and effectively die off. The destroyed cells are expelled from the body and as the skin tightens around the targetted area, the contour becomes more noticeably different than it was prior to the skin tightening treatment.
What are the benefits?
Undergoing a HIFU skin tightening treatment results in tighter and firmer skin which looks and feels younger, giving you a more radiant appearance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will I see results?
Results are visible immediately and will continue develop over the course of 2-3 months with continued improvement for up to 6 months afterwards and will last approximately 18 months – 3 years from one treatment.
Is there any downtime?
There is no downtime associated with this treatment and due to the fact it is a standalone and one-off treatment it is suitable for anyone who wishes to tighten or lift their face, neck or any area of the body with no damage to the skin or potential for scarring.
Can there be custom skin tightening treatment plans?
Each individual patient comes in different shapes and sizes and so does their fat, other non-invasive body contouring devices can be limited in their ability to treat certain areas of fat and may require several hours of treatment or multiple sessions to adequately address problematic areas. Our system is highly versatile and allows for increased control over precisely how and where energy is delivered, allowing a truly customised treatment plan to be delivered in a single one hour session.
How many treatments will I need?
The vast majority of patients will notice an improvement in their skin laxity and an obvious tightening after just one treatment, but for some they may require a further treatment after a few months. This will aid and enhance the initial results which are achieved from the first treatment, up to a maximum of 3 treatments over a period of 2 years.
What will happen if I don't have any further treatments?
Well this one is simple, your skin will simply begin a gradual return to it’s natural state for your age and skin quality. If you make an effort to do everything you can to help this (healthy diet, exercise, skincare regime etc.) then you can prolong your results.
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