EWB 5D Ultra HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound)
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) uses advanced ultrasound technology to target deep layers of the body’s tissue, boosting collagen production and regeneration for firmer, younger-looking skin. It’s a quick, non-invasive and relatively painless alternative to face lifts!
Originally, 5D Ultra HIFU was known for its use in treating tumours, but quickly gained recognition as an effective cosmetic treatment after its first recorded use for aesthetic purposes in 2008. 5D Ultra HIFU was then approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2009 for brow lifts, receiving further approval by the FDA in 2014 to improve lines and wrinkles of the upper chest and neckline (décolletage). 5D Ultra HIFU is also used for overall facial rejuvenation, lifting, tightening and body contouring – but these are currently considered “off-label” uses for 5D Ultra HIFU as the FDA has yet to approve 5D Ultra HIFU for these purposes.
That said, various clinical trials have found 5D Ultra HIFU to be both safe and effective for facial lifting and ironing out wrinkles; patients have reported positive results in only a few months after treatment, without any of the risks associated with methods that involve surgery, though 5D Ultra HIFU won’t work as well for people with more severe cases of sagging skin.
As a modern treatment that can replace conventional face lifts, especially for patients who don’t want the risks and recovery time involved in surgery, 5D Ultra HIFU is one of the most advanced and safest procedures yet!
5D Ultra HIFU as a Facial Treatment
5D Ultra HIFU uses focused ultrasound energy to target the layers of skin just below the surface. The ultrasound energy causes the tissue to heat up rapidly – once the cells in the targeted area reach a certain temperature, they experience cellular damage, which stimulates the cells to produce more collagen, a vital protein that provides structure to the skin.
This boost in collagen is the primary reason behind the firmer skin and fewer wrinkles you’ll get as a result – and since the high-frequency ultrasound beams are focused on a specific tissue site below the skin’s surface, there will be no damage to the upper layers of the skin and adjacent tissue. This generally means tighter skin, ironed out wrinkles, shrunken pores, and overall improvements in skin tone, brightness, and elasticity!
| Invasive? | Non-invasive; no incisions |
| Cost | $1,707 on average |
| Recovery Time | None |
| Risks | In one study, 94% of people described improvement in skin lifting at a 3-month follow-up visit. |
| Efficacy | Within the range 0-30 minutes, ±1 minute each time |
| Long-term effects | The same study found that improvement in appearance persisted for at least 6 months. You will likely need to have additional 5D Ultra HIFU treatments once the natural aging process takes over. |
What Are The Benefits?
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), 5D Ultra HIFU and other nonsurgical alternatives to facelifts have seen a major increase in popularity over the last few years. In fact, between 2012 and 2017, the total number of procedures performed increased by 64.8 percent.
These results are backed by clinical data. A 2017 study involving 32 Korean patients showed that 5D Ultra HIFU significantly improved skin elasticity of the cheeks, lower abdomen, and thighs after 12 weeks. In a larger study of 93 patients, 66 percent of those treated with 5D Ultra HIFU perceived an improvement in the appearance of their face and neck after 90 days.
5D Ultra HIFU has many aesthetic benefits, including:
What Does 5D Ultra HIFU Feel Like?
You may experience slight discomfort during an 5D Ultra HIFU procedure – some describe it as tiny electric pulses or a light prickly sensation on the skin. Face Lifting. While the procedure is considered relatively painless in comparison to surgical face lifting methods, if you’re concerned about pain, your doctor may suggest taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen (Advil), prior to treatment.
While the procedure is considered relatively painless in comparison to surgical face lifting methods, if you’re concerned about pain, your doctor may suggest taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen (Advil), prior to treatment.
Immediately after the treatment, you may experience mild redness or swelling, which will gradually recede over the next few hours.
How Will The Procedure Be Like?
Prior to treatment, you should remove all makeup and skin care products from the target area.
Here’s what to expect at your appointment:
- A physician or technician first cleans the target area.
- They may apply a topical anaesthetic cream before starting.
- The physician or technician then applies an ultrasound gel.
- The 5D Ultra HIFU device is placed against the skin.
- Using an ultrasound viewer, the physician or technician adjusts the device to the right setting.
- Ultrasound energy is then delivered to the target area in short pulses for roughly 30 to 90 minutes.
- The device is removed.
- If additional treatments are needed, you will need to schedule the next treatment.
- That’s it! You’re free to go home and resume your normal daily activities right after the procedure, as there is generally no recovery time needed.
While the ultrasound energy is being applied, you might feel some heat and tingling sensations. If this proves to be too uncomfortable, you may take pain medication as per your physician’s recommendation.
Are There Any Side Effects?
As one of the latest breakthroughs in modern medicine, 5D Ultra HIFU is considered very safe if performed by a trained and qualified professional.
The best part about this treatment is that you’re able to resume your normal activities immediately after the procedure, as the side effects are often minimal:
- Some slight redness or swelling may occur, but it should subside quickly.
- A light tingling sensation of the treated area may persist for a few weeks.
- On some rare instances, you may experience temporary numbness or bruising, but these side effects will typically go away after a few days.
Contraindications
5D Ultra HIFU may not be appropriate for everyone.
In general:
- The procedure works best on patients above 30 with mild-to-moderate skin laxity.
- Patients with photo-damaged skin or a high degree of loose skin may need several treatments before seeing results.
- Older people with more extensive photo-aging, severe skin laxity, or very saggy skin on the neck aren’t good candidates and may need surgery.
- 5D Ultra HIFU isn’t recommended for people with infections and open skin lesions at the target area, severe or cystic acne, and metallic implants in the treatment area.
While the ultrasound energy is being applied, you might feel some heat and tingling sensations. If this proves to be too uncomfortable, you may take pain medication as per your physician’s recommendation.
The Takeaway
5D Ultra HIFU is considered a safe, effective, and non-invasive procedure for tightening facial skin and helping patients achieve a more youthful appearance in general.
Its advantages over conventional surgical face lift are hard to deny: no incisions, no scarring, no required rest or recovery time, and also far less expensive! If you’re looking for a treatment that is quick, painless, and non-invasive, 5D Ultra HIFU is an excellent option – most people, depending on the severity of their skin condition, see full results three months after their final treatment.
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/health/hifu-for-face#summary
Ultherapy (First Generation High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is one of the most well-known 5D Ultra HIFU treatments available in the market. It works by delivering ultrasound energy in a bullet-like manner to cause instant tightening of the Superficial Musculo Aponeurotic System (SMAS) layer of the face, stimulating collagen production without the need for cutting the skin surface. The SMAS is the muscular layer that plastic surgeons pull and tighten in a surgical facelift procedure.
This advanced method provides an instant and immediate lifting effect, followed by collagen stimulation that encourages further improvement over the next 3 months. It’s also very safe – the Ultherapy device provides ultrasound visualization of the different structures and layers under the skin, allowing the operator to precisely target the right tissue, so there’s almost no chance of burns.
Pros of Ultherapy:
- Instantly visible lift seen on the forehead, eyebrows, cheeks, jowls, and neck area with further improvement over 3 months.
- No needles or injections needed.
- FDA-cleared, non-invasive procedure that lifts and tightens the neck, chin and brow, and improves lines and wrinkles on the chest.
- Able to reduce the size of chubby cheeks.
Source:
https://malaysia.aestheticsadvisor.com/2019/10/introduction-to-HIFU.html
Effective Results of 5D Ultra HIFU Treatments
