If you’re asking yourself the question “How do you stop sagging jowls?” or “How to look younger with age?”, then HIFU is the right choice for you. HIFU or High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound is a great alternative to surgical facelift. Dr Jyoti Gupta uses this latest, a non-invasive cosmetic procedure which helps you repeal the effects of time and gravity on your skin.
High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound is an approved device for face, neck and eyebrow lifting. It is a great device with no downtime. It is a non-invasive treatment which uses ultrasound energy. It’s perfect for patients with fine lines around eyes and minimal jowls. It is different from other tightening devices because we can deliver heat at level desired from superficial skin to deep into muscles. Best patients are those with early aging signs and not for patients with a lot of laxity on their face. What’s great about this treatment is other procedures like Botox, fillers and lasers can be combined even on the same day and we can address multiple problems once and all. It will not stop ageing but resets the clock. It is a one-time treatment that needs to repeated once in a year or two.
How is HIFU done?
HIFU is done with a machine transmitting ultrasound (USG) waves causing immediate tightening of muscle layers and collagen remodulation happening for long term effects. A numbing cream is applied to the area of treatment to avoid excessive discomfort. However, if you are comfortable enough with the procedure, then it can be avoided. A USG gel is applied over the area of treatment after appropriate marking is done and waves of USG are given to heat up the deeper layers of tissue.
A large amount of collagen results in healthier, tighter and smoother skin. HIFU is considered to be a safe treatment because the USG energy targets only the tissue that is present below the surface of your skin. This way, patients can rest assured that HIFU will not cause any damage to the upper layers of their skin. However effective the treatment may be, it is important to note that HIFU may not be a suitable treatment option for everyone. It is important to consult an expert dermatologist before deciding if you are an ideal patient for this wonderful treatment.
Follicular Unit Extraction for grey hairs
This technique was pioneered, published and presented at many conferences by Dr.Jyoti Gupta. Since, most of the grey hair are resistant to any laser treatment, Dr.Jyoti prefers to take out each and every hair by method of FUE. She is amongst the few dermatologist having wide experience in hair transplant and aesthetics leading to her expertise in this field and thereby, discovery of this technology. There is minimal downtime with complete and permanent hair removal and not reduction.
What is the duration of the HIFU treatment?
The duration of the HIFU treatment depends on how large or small area needs to be treated and of course the specific requirements of your skin. HIFU treatment for neck and face will usually takes almost an hour. The results may take up to 60 to 90 days .The treatment effect may last from 1-1.5 years. Indication of HIFU include sagging cheeks, facial oval and jowl sagging , treating wrinkles and loosening fat in neck area. After the treatment, you can immediately go back to your normal activities, as there are no special post-treatment measures to be followed.
This treatment reaches the lowest skin layers and triggers collagen production with energy for focussed sound waves without a damage to surface skin. Because of the treatment, we are able to achieve firmer skin & gives anti-aging effect procedure aims to focus ultrasound heat 3-4.5 min below the skin surface in order to give a lifting effect. There can be development of temporary redness and no daily activity is interrupted.
What are the benefits of HIFU?
Alternatives to face-lift surgery have gained immense popularity over time. HIFU is one such alternative and as a non-surgical treatment, it has seen a rise in popularity within the past few years. Some of the common benefits you can expect from High-intensity Focused Ultrasound treatment are:
- An elimination of wrinkles and fine lines
- A better and more prominent jawline
- Smoother and supple skin
- Lifted eyelids, cheeks, and eyebrows
- Tightened skin (especially at saggy areas like the neck)
It may take up to weeks before you notice the results, but HIFU can be a great solution to skin aging issues.