High Intensity Focused Ultrasound - HIFU (Tighter & Younger-Looking Skin)

· Those interested in getting an effective HIFU treatment in Phuket.
· Those with mild to moderate skin laxity.
· Those with moderately sagging skin.
· Those who wish to stimulate collagen production in the skin.
· Those who wish to improve fine lines and wrinkles.

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is a safe, non-surgical treatment to help lift sagging skin on the face and neck. It gives you a firmer, younger and lifted skin. As in the name, it uses ultrasound energy that helps to stimulate collagen production by delivering the optimal temperature. The high-frequency beams used in HIFU devices can help it to reach beneath the layers of the skin, all without disrupting or damaging the skin’s surface.

This treatment relies on your body's own collagen and does not involve the use of any creams, fillers or other chemicals. It has no scarring, incision or recovery time.

Ultrasound energy has wavelengths that can precisely penetrate deep into the deep tissues with higher temperature compared to other treatments. The resulting heat from HIFU device will increase blood and lymphatic circulation as well as the natural healing process, which in turn will stimulate growth of collagen and elastin. The result is firmer skin, less sagging, and fewer wrinkles.

Thanyapura uses a HIFU machine called Hironic Doublo-m. It comes with a Safety Contact Sensor feature to ensure full skin contact and prevents any scratch. Different transducers allow HIFU devices to deliver heating effects across different skin layers. The transducers are able to reach skin depths as follows:

· 1.5mm transducer treats the superficial dermis layer
· 3.0mm transducer treats the deep dermis layer
· 4.5mm transducer treats SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system), the layer between subcutaneous fat and muscle

1. Your face will be cleansed. Topical anesthetic cream may be applied before starting treatment.
2. Ultrasound gel will be applied.
3. HIFU device will be placed against the skin and adjusted to the right setting.
4. Ultrasound energy will be delivered in short pulses.
5. Device will be removed.
6. End of treatment.

<Advantages>
· Painless treatment (no injections, no incisions)
· Improves fine lines and wrinkles
· Precisely focused at desired area
· Saturates skin with oxygen and nutrients
· No side effect in the form of bruises or scars

<Limitations>
· Restricted to people with infectious diseases, skin damage, sensitive skin, diabetic and cardiovascular diseases
· You may have to repeat the treatment after 1 or 2 years to maintain results or combat aging

Q1: Will it be painful?
A1: It will not be painful but comfort levels vary from person to person. You will experience a tingling sensation as the ultrasound energy is delivered but it will only lasts until the treatment is done.

Q2: How many times do I have to do this?
A2: Most people only need it once. But this can vary to the degree of skin laxity and biological response to the energy. As skin continues to age, future touch-up treatments can be helpful.

Q3: Is this treatment safe?
A3: This treatment has been used worldwide in over 250,000 treatments. It has also been used safely in medical field for over 50 years.

Q4: Are there any side effects to this treatment?
A4: In most cases, side effects are very rare. However your skin may appear flushed and becomes red at first, but will often disappear within few hours. In rare cases, you may also experience headache, nausea and worse, rash or inflammation, in which case you should go to the doctor immediately.

Q5: What is difference between Thermage and HIFU?
A5: Both are effective treatments for combating aging, however there are few differences. If your aging signs are more towards 'sinking' features, like hollowness or lack of volume, you may benefit from Thermage in combination with dermal fillers. Thermage is also suitable for wrinkles around the eyes. But if you have wrinkles on your face, or sagging skin, then HIFU is suitable for you as it can stimulate skin tightening of the SMAS layer.

[Center Name] Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort
[Location] Phuket, Thailand
[Nearest Station/ Nearest Tourist Destination] 15 mins from Phuket International Airport and Near BTM UWC Thailand
[Opening Time] Monday - Sunday (8:00AM - 6:00PM)