What is HIFU?

A high intensity focused ultrasound facial, or HIFU facial for short, is a noninvasive treatment for facial aging. This procedure is part of a growing trend for anti-aging treatments that provide some of the benefits of a facelift without the need for surgery.

Patients who comply with the following requirements are preferred for yielding greater results:

Patients with a sufficient amount of stubborn fat cells in the treatment area
No large scars or redundant skin folds in the treatment area
Mild-to-moderate skin with soft tissue laxity and wrinkled skin

Precautions for Patient:
Determine whether treatment is appropriate for patients with the following conditions:

Anticoagulant therapy
Skin conditions caused by autoimmune diseases
Skin cancer, and Herpes Simplex
Diabetes or epilepsy
Severe skin diseases
Decortication or heart disease
Hypersensitiveness or hypertrophic scars

Contraindications:

Pregnancy
Open wounds or lesions on the treatment area.
Severe or cystic acne on the treatment area.
Metal stents/electrical implants in the treatment area.
Bio-absorbable mechanical implants.
Skin infections of any type.
Hemorrhagic disorders or dysfunction.