Hifu

The hifu procedure uses focused ultrasound that only acts at the desired focal distance

• The scientific basis of the device is HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound) technology, applied for years in the treatment of tumors, which uses thermal energy created at the focal distance of an ultrasound wave transducer.
• This innovative therapeutic approach stimulates the natural cellular mechanism of tissue repair and regeneration.
• The doctor at Aesthetics Clinic has the possibility of personalizing the treatment by choosing the transducer best suited to the depth to be reached, by appropriately calibrating the power and mode of emission of the ultrasound according to the characteristics of the patient, of the area to be treated and the result to be obtained.

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High-intensity, single-point focused ultrasound technology began to become popular in aesthetic medicine in 2009, driven by “advertising”, so to speak, from showbiz stars who were the first to enjoy the benefits of HiFu.

Over the years, the use of ultrasound in the medical field has grown and it can now be successfully used to:

• Perform a non-invasive face lift
• HiFu ultrasound, which has the ability to go well beyond the dermis, to the superficial musculoaponeurotic fascia (SMAS), is capable of denaturing old collagen fibers on site, which are no longer as elastic and functional due to age.
• As the old collagen disintegrates, the skin is forced to produce new collagen that is much more elastic and toned.

The effect is therefore comparable to that of a real facelift, in particular because the HiFu energy penetrates approximately 3 mm under the skin: a sufficient depth to guarantee excellent, almost surgical results; Age-related wrinkles, crow’s feet and furrows By appropriately modulating the ultrasound intensity of the HiFu machine, it is possible to target with extreme precision small imperfections and laxity of the skin, such as wrinkles or crow’s feet on the side of the eyes.

Again, ultrasound energy at a depth of at least 1.5 mm can destroy old collagen, causing the skin to produce new collagen; Reduction of fatty masses in the stomach, arms and thighs As with facial tissues, HiFu ultrasound can also deliver thermal energy to fatty areas of the stomach, arms and thighs, breaking down fat cells and by facilitating their absorption by the body. This is very useful for treating small, localized areas of fat without resorting to liposuction.

How does HIFU work for facial rejuvenation?

Although it is the same treatment, the beneficial effects on the facial skin are completely different. Ultrasound, in this case, causes an increase in body temperature which leads to molecular restructuring of elastin and collagen. These two proteins constitute the skin tissue and give the skin tone, elasticity and firmness.

• With age, their production by the body decreases considerably, which explains why the skin looks less young and less fresh with age. The goal of HIFU ultrasound is to stimulate the production of new collagen, which results in direct “stretching” of the skin.
• The aesthetically very natural results have nothing to do with a surgical facelift. In addition, by regularly following these sessions, the skin is constantly stimulated to produce these two proteins. The result is gradual, but at the same time constant, rejuvenation.