A facelift without surgery
Skin tightening and a facelift without surgery: Isabel explains the power of focused ultrasound.
HIFU treatment (ultrasound lifting) in Munich and the surrounding area, everything about the facelift without surgery using high-intensity focused ultrasound. Isabel, founder of Isabels Beauty Club and an experienced cosmetician for 25 years, answers the most important questions.
What is HIFU?
HIFU stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound. You may know the principle from the ultrasound at the doctor’s office. The difference is that here we channel the energy in a bundled, focused way into deep skin layers, exactly where collagen and elastin sit.
In my 25 years as a cosmetician, I have seen many anti-aging methods come and go. HIFU convinced me right away because it works non-invasively on the same tissue layer addressed in a surgical facelift, without a scalpel, without scars, without anesthesia.
The ultrasound head sends focused energy points into deep layers below the skin’s surface. There, a controlled warming takes place. This warmth triggers a natural wound-healing response: the body begins to form new collagen and elastin.
HIFU works beneath the surface. It is a bit like working on the foundation of a house: you can’t see anything from the outside during the treatment. Isabel
What can HIFU really do?
I am very honest with my clients here: HIFU is not a substitute for a surgical facelift when the skin is severely lax. For mild to moderate skin laxity it can be an alternative. How noticeable the change is varies from person to person.
How does a HIFU treatment work?
A HIFU treatment with me takes between 30 minutes for a small zone on the face and 120 minutes for face, neck and décolleté, depending on the zone; the duration for each zone is listed on the treatment page. I deliberately take my time, because precision is everything here. This is how it goes:
We talk through what you’d like and I analyze the condition of your skin. Not every skin needs the same treatment, that’s why I create an individual plan for which zones are treated at which depth.
I cleanse your face thoroughly and mark the treatment areas. Then I apply a special ultrasound gel that conducts the energy optimally into the skin.
With the HIFU handpiece I deliver focused ultrasound pulses at different depths. You feel a gentle sensation of warmth and a soft tingling.
After the treatment I apply a soothing serum. In most cases you are ready for everyday life right away. The skin may be slightly red or sensitive at first.
Is HIFU right for me?
HIFU is ideal for anyone who wants to address early to moderate signs of skin aging without going under the knife. In my studio I particularly recommend it for:
- Lax skin on the cheeks, chin and jawline
- Drooping or sagging eyebrows
- Wrinkles and fine lines on the forehead, around the eyes and mouth
- A double chin and a blurred chin contour
- A lax neck and décolleté
- Loss of skin elasticity and a tired-looking complexion
- Lax upper arms (“bingo wings”) and the abdominal area
Most of my clients describe it as a mild sensation of warmth with the occasional tingling. In some spots, especially along the jawline, it can feel a little more intense for a moment. But it is absolutely bearable. I always tell my clients: if you can handle waxing, HIFU is a walk in the park! (laughs)
When will I see results?
HIFU does not work overnight. Many notice a first sense of firmness soon, while the actual change builds up gradually over the following weeks.
How noticeable the change is and how long it lasts varies from person to person. I cannot guarantee a specific result.
Whether one treatment is enough, and whether and when a repeat treatment makes sense, is something we discuss based on your skin. I cannot promise a fixed number.
My tips before and after the treatment
HIFU is one of the most low-maintenance treatments I offer. Even so, there are a few things that help optimize the result:
Before the treatment
- Come without make-up, or your make-up will be removed at the studio
- If you take medication, for example blood thinners, please speak to us about it beforehand. Do not change your medication on your own.
- No acute skin inflammation in the treatment area
- We discuss any earlier filler treatments in the area beforehand
After the treatment
- Use sun protection SPF 50 consistently
- The skin may be slightly red or sensitive at first
- Use a mild moisturizer
- Avoid direct sun in the first few days
You will receive further advice for the time afterward at your appointment.
HIFU vs. other anti-aging methods
Every method has its place. HIFU works without needles and without surgery, using focused ultrasound in deeper tissue layers.
Isabel’s conclusion, the lifting of the future
HIFU comes without a scalpel and without needles and in most cases has no downtime. Whether HIFU is right for your skin, and what you can realistically expect, is something we discuss honestly beforehand.
In 25 years I have learned: the best results come when you work with the body, not against it. HIFU does exactly that. And that is why it is a firm part of what I offer here at Isabels Beauty Club in Munich and the surrounding area.
True beauty comes from within: HIFU takes that literally and works beneath the skin’s surface. Isabel
Would you like to know whether HIFU is right for you? Isabel is happy to advise you personally and explain what results you can realistically expect. Book your appointment at Isabels Beauty Club now.