HIFU 4D: THE NON-SURGICAL FACELIFT
Imagine overhearing two gorgeous gals saying, "Wow, your face looks amazing, did you get a facelift?" "No, it's HIFU 4D." You're probably wondering, what the HI-FU** is that?
High-intensity focused ultrasound, or HIFU, is a relatively new treatment and many are searching for answers. It's gaining popularity as a non-surgical facelift. Without the knife 🔪 and in just one session, patients are seeing visible results that last up to three years. (Yes, THREE).
This miracle treatment deserves a spotlight, so this blog is going to share everything you need to know about HIFU 4D. We'll share its benefits, what to expect from a treatment, and more. Let's dive in.
WHAT IS HIFU 4D?
HIFU is a new skin tightening and rejuvenation treatment, but it didn't start that way. Developed in the USA 🇺🇸, HIFU was first used to treat prostate cancer but scientists noticed men's genitals were firming and tightening. It was quickly adapted for aesthetic uses and in 2009, the FDA approved it for brow lifts. In 2014, they cleared HIFU to treat wrinkles and it's continued to push the envelope in anti-aging technology.
In short, HIFU uses ultrasound energy to encourage the production of collagen. This energy also effectively breaks down fat cells while firming, lifting, and tightening the skin. It is a non-invasive, relatively painless, and safer replacement for facelifts.
Sounds great, right? Let us explain how this science (more like magic) works. 🪄
The science behind HIFU 4D
The HIFU 4D device is advanced technology with the ability to penetrate energy into the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) layer, deeper than any other non-invasive treatment. The SMAS layer sits between the muscle and the fat. It's the same area a plastic surgeon pulls and tightens with a knife in a real facelift procedure!
During a treatment, HIFU ultrasound waves send heat under the skin to cause micro-injuries below the surface. To repair it, your body naturally enters a regeneration phase and produces collagen, leading to firmer, tighter skin. That's why HIFU yields such effective results - plus zero surgery and zero downtime.
What areas of the body can be treated?
Thanks to the versatile ultrasound device, HIFU can be performed on a wide range of body areas. The most common treatment sites include the upper body and face like the forehead, crows feet, cheeks, double chins, sagging neck, and décolletage. It can also be used on larger areas like the abdomen, stomach, legs, arms, hips, and butt. 🍑
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HIFU TREATMENTS?
There are so many benefits of HIFU 4D, but here are the highlights. HIFU:
✨ Improves facial contours, skin tone, and texture
✨ Tightens loose or sagging skin
✨ Provides natural and gradual rejuvenation results
✨ Long-lasting anti-aging treatment
✨ Safer alternative to surgery and facelifts
✨ Painless procedure requires no downtime or recovery
✨ Effective method to rejuvenate the skin and reduce wrinkles
✨ Can be administered virtually anywhere on the body
With so many perks, it's no wonder HIFU 4D is one of the top 5 beauty treatments in Utah.
What to Expect at a HIFU 4D Treatment
Depending on the area being treated, HIFU takes between 1–3 hours. Since it's painless and requires no downtime, you can resume your daily activities immediately.
Does HIFU hurt? For most, no. It's a relatively painless procedure and any discomfort only occurs during the treatment. After, some clients may experience some redness, swelling, or tingling. These symptoms typically fade within a few hours.
Talk to me about the results
HIFU 4D works so well that many patients only need one treatment. Of course, every client varies due to their skin laxity, age, and biological response to producing collagen. Some clients may benefit from additional treatments after 6 months.
Some patients see visible results immediately, however, wrinkles begin showing true improvement about 4 weeks after treatment. HIFU results will continue to improve as the body produces more new collagen. Patients report continued skin tightening 3-6 months after treatment. Results can last 12-36 months depending on the client's skin laxity and age. That's up to 3 years!
WHERE CAN I GET HIFU 4D IN UTAH?
Right here at Glam Aesthetics Lounge in Draper, UT. We recently added HIFU 4D to our list of services and have already helped countless clients achieve their aesthetic goals of tighter, firmer skin. Learn even more about our HIFU 4D service HERE or book an appointment. If you have more questions, feel free to reach out and we'd be happy to explore whether HIFU is right for you.
