How many HIFU treatments should I have?

HIFU is a non-invasive technology for facelift and wrinkle removal. It uses high-intensity focused ultrasound technology to target the epidermis, dermis and SMAS layer. Before you start your HIFU treatments, you should be aware of the treatment you need to take. Normally, most person need 2 to 6 treatments for their HIFU treatments. But it may be different according to the skin and wrinkle conditions.

HIFU can achieve the effect of firming the skin. As age increases, collagen in the skin gradually decreases, leading to skin laxity. The ultrasound stimulates the regeneration of collagen, making the skin firm and elastic again. Besides the HIFU treatment has the effect of wrinkle removal. Whether it is common wrinkles such as forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, or nasolabial folds, they can all be improved by the HIFU technology.The HIFU has the advantages of high safety and short recovery time. As it is non-invasive and does not require surgery, it greatly reduces the risk of side effects. At the same time, patients can generally recover their normal lives quickly after treatment.

What decides the sessions of HIFU treatments?

The HIFU technology you use

A fake HIFU may bring a lot of troubles safety, risks and results. We suggest customer select a good HIFU machine for their facelift and wrinkle removal treatments. All of our HIFU machines are medical CE-approved and we have a lot of clinical tests before delivery. Our HIFU technology covers 3D/4D HIFU, 7D HIFU and Ultraformer HIFU which is the most advanced on the market. With our HIFU machines, customers only need 1 to 4 treatments to get very good results without pain and risks.

Your skin condition

Not all people have the same skin condition. Some people have saggy skin and heavy wrinkles. For heavy wrinkles, we should use 4.5mm cartridges and more sessions to achieve the best results. For light wrinkles, fewer sessions are required and we can use 1.5mm and 3.0mm cartridges to do the treatment.

Operator’s skill

A skillful operator can provide a more effective and painless HIFU procedure. The HIFU treatment sessions are decided by the operator’s skill. For a skillful operator. It takes around 3 to 6 treatments for a wonderful HIFU treatment.

Treatment area

HIFU treatment are used for face, necks, abdomen, and vaginal. The treatment sessions maybe a little difference.

Face and Neck:  Facial and neck can be done at most once a year, with an interval of one and a half years for the best results. This is because the HIFU is used to treat facial and neck muscle relaxation, wrinkles, and fine lines. It can directly reach the subcutaneous fascia layer, effectively lift the skin, stimulate the continuous regeneration of collagen, and remove wrinkles and delicate skin. The vast majority of people can see significant effects 3-6 months after treatment, and a single treatment can last for 1-2 years. If the HIFU treatmeny is performed too frequently, it may cause excessive irritation to the skin.

Vaginal tightening:HIFU vaginal tightening treatment is performed once every three months, with three sessions constituting one course of treatment. The HIFU can enhance the metabolism and repair ability of the vaginal, mainly targeting patients with vaginal tissue damage or vaginal relaxation caused by exercise and other reasons. It adopts the high-intensity focused ultrasound , which accurately focuses the energy at the required depth, causing protein coagulation reaction in the internal tissues of the vagina, generating tension around the coagulation point, and radiating collagen to regenerate from the coagulation point, thereby strengthening the elasticity of the care area. A HIFU vaginal tigten session is three treatments, with each treatment lasting about 30 minutes. After the treatment, there is an immediate tightening effect without a recovery period. The result can be maintained for 2-3 years.

Post-care

Postcare after a HIFU treatment is important. It will help you to recover from the treatments.

Keep away from sunlight

Direct exposure to sunlight is detrimental to HIFU treated skin. You must be careful to avoid the sun for a few weeks after undergoing treatment. Overexposure to UV rays can cause hyperpigmentation and other sorts of skin damage. Whenever you step outside, make sure you apply sunscreen until the skin tightening process is seen to completion.

Avoid scratching the skin

Your skin is bound to be over-sensitive as soon as you have undergone your HIFU Facelift session. Sensitive skin will feel a little itchy occasionally, and scratching it is sure to give you skin damage. You will have to try your best to avoid scratching the itchy area. If it gets too much to bear, splashing cold water on your face will help.

Avoid hot baths and hot showers

Hot water tends to strip the skin away of its natural protective oils. Your skin desperately needs these oils to avoid skin irritation right after the treatment. Using cold water to cleanse will keep the protective oils intact. And if you must use hot water, make it lukewarm to ensure quicker recovery of the skin’s oils.

Stop drinking alcohol for a while

Right after a HIFU session, your body is left with some deactivated fat. When that happens, the liver breaks down the discarded fat before the body can get rid of it. Drinking alcohol only adds to the liver’s workload – now, the liver must break down alcohol along with the fat. It can be very dangerous to your overall health.

Stay hydrated

Proper hydration is essential always, however, more so after any kind of medical or cosmetic treatment. After your HIFU sessions, water aids in quicker recovery and more efficient rejuvenation of collagen proteins in the treated area. So, drink away!

Suggest HIFU treatment sessions

Skin typeTreatments1st treatment2nd treatment3nd Treatment
Heavy wrinkle person3 treatments/After 1 month3 months after 2nd treatment
Medium Winkle person3 treatments/45 days after3 months after 2nd treatment
Light Wrinkle Person2 treatments/45 days after/

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