Treatment Explained
What is HIFU treatment?
HIFU therapy is a non-invasive, non-surgical alternative to a face-lift. It tightens and rejuvenates your skin to reduce any premature signs of ageing. It can be used on the face, neck or anywhere else on the body, and gives visible results after just one treatment.
The results can last up to three years, making it incredibly long lasting and removing the need for regular top-ups or repeat treatments.
It’s an ideal way to quickly and safely lift, sculpt and tighten loose skin with no pain and no downtime.
HIFU treatment overview
Treatment Type
Non-invasive ultrasound treatment designed to tighten and lift skin
Downtime
None
Treatment Areas
Face, eyes, neck, décolletage, arms, abdomen, thighs, buttocks and knees
Benefit Duration
Up to three years
Treatment Time
30 – 90 minutes
Aftercare
Minimal (your practitioner will advise)
Treatment Type
Non-invasive ultrasound treatment designed to tighten and lift skin
Treatment Time
30 - 90 minutes
Treatment Areas
Face, eyes, neck, décolletage, arms, abdomen, thighs, buttocks and knees
Benefit Duration
Up to three years
Downtime
None
Aftercare
Minimal (your practitioner will advise)
How HIFU skin tightening works
This is a fast procedure taking between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on the area(s) to be treated.
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Step one: Preparation
We begin with a consultation to understand your desired results.
On the day of the appointment, the doctor will prepare your skin by cleaning the skin surface to remove any residue like excess makeup or oils, and marking the chosen area.
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Step two: Gel
Once the skin has been cleansed and marked, the doctor will apply 1-2mm of a specialised HIFU gel to the area of your skin to be treated.
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Step three: HIFU therapy device
Your doctor will use a handheld HIFU device, moving it gently over the area of your body to be treated. High energy ultrasound energy waves are delivered in short bursts, directly to your skin.
You may feel some mild tingling or gentle warmth during the treatment. There are no incisions and needles are not used, so nothing pierces or damages the skin with this non-invasive treatment.
The device has different heads to target the different layers of skin, from the superficial layers under the epidermis right down to the subcutaneous (fat) layers, to fully eliminate all signs of ageing.
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Step four: Completion
After using the handheld device, your doctor will cleanse your skin to remove any markings and excess gel from your skin, leaving you looking nourished and radiant.
HIFU prices
Below are the costs for treatment.
| Hifu Brow Lift | from £200 |
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| Hifu Double Chin | £300 |
| Hifu Neck and Jaw Lift | £400 |
| Hifu Full Face and Neck | £900 |
| Hifu Body | from £600 |
HIFU before
and after
See the benefits for yourself.
Before
After
HIFU reviews
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Yasmeen Patel
Before trying HIFU at Hannah London, I felt frustrated with the sagging skin around my jawline and cheeks. I wanted a non-surgical solution that would give me a lift without downtime. After just one session, I noticed my skin felt tighter and looked more defined. Over the next few weeks, the results kept improving, and now my jawline is noticeably sharper, and my cheeks look lifted. The team at Hannah London was so professional and reassuring throughout. I couldn’t be happier with how youthful and refreshed I look!
Chloe Harrison
Before my HIFU treatment at Hannah London, I was starting to see sagging around my neck and jowls, which made me look older than I felt. I didn’t want invasive treatments, so I opted for HIFU. The results have been incredible! After a few weeks, my skin looked tighter, firmer, and more lifted. My jawline is now beautifully defined, and the sagging has significantly reduced. The team was so knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable every step of the way. I’ve had so many compliments — I finally feel like myself again!
Amira Khan
Before starting HIFU at Hannah London, I struggled with loose skin on my face and neck that no skincare product could fix. I heard about HIFU and decided to try it here. The results have been amazing — my face feels tighter, and my neck looks smoother and lifted. I started noticing changes after just a few weeks, and the improvements have continued to get better. The procedure was quick, with minimal discomfort, and the team was so professional and attentive. I highly recommend HIFU at Hannah London to anyone looking for natural, non-surgical lifting results!
The science behind
HIFU therapy
As we approach our late twenties we being to lose collagen, which is responsible for regenerating our skin, keeping it plump and firm. Loss of collagen is a key factor in the appearance of ageing.
HIFU therapy works by sending high-intensity ultrasound energy into specific layers of skin that need to be targeted. The skin tissue is heated to around 65 degrees centigrade, which disrupts the existing skin tissue and kick-starts the healing process of collagen creation.
The treatment has both a short-term effect, meaning you see an improvement after only one session, and a long-term effect, which leads to continuing results even after treatment is finished.
The short-term effect is a result of collagen contraction, the ultrasound breaks down the collagen in the skin, causing it to contract and tighten under the surface of the skin. The longer-term effect is the healing process, which stimulates greater collagen production over a period of 90 to 180 days after the treatment.
Because no incisions are made and the skin is not pierced, only the very specific areas to be treated are affected and there is no bruising or swelling.
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Further Reading
Read more about HIFU research and clinical trials
Efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound in facial and neck rejuvenation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31141286/
Safety and efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound for treatment of periorbital, perioral, and neck wrinkles: Prospective open single-center single-arm confirmatory clinical trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35249260/
A Review of the Use of Ultrasound for Skin Tightening, Body Contouring, and Cellulite Reduction in Dermatology in Dermatologic Surgery magazine: https://journals.lww.com/dermatologicsurgery/Abstract/2018/07000/A_Review_of_the_Use_of_Ultrasound_for_Skin.7.aspx
HIFU therapy
- your questions answered
Meet one of our doctors for a consultation to discuss your treatment options
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What areas can HIFU skin tightening be used on?
This treatment is highly adaptable and can be customised to improve any areas of loose or sagging skin that are affecting your confidence, therefore allowing you to look and feel your best.
HIFU facial / HIFU face lift
HIFU can be used on the jaw and neck to reduce or eliminate sagging. It can also be used to redefine features like your cheeks, to enhance your youthful beauty. And we can refresh the area around your eyes by lifting the brows and reducing fine wrinkles.
HIFU for your body
Any area of the body can benefit from this collagen boosting treatment. You may wish to have your arms, décolletage, torso, abdomen, back or thighs (among others) treated to tighten the skin and improve your confidence in your body.
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How many HIFU session are required to see a result?
After just one treatment, you can see noticeable results post-procedure.
The results continue to get better over time for up to six months as the collagen production gets to work.
This makes HIFU an incredibly long-lasting treatment (up to three years) that does not require regular top-ups or repeat treatments.
The HIFU therapy is unique and its ability to improve the results over time may vary, particularly around the 6-month period.
This is due to the internal inflammatory response (do not worry this will not cause visible swelling), which occurs due to the cellular damage which is needed to induce collagen formation.
As more time passes the body’s collagen production will continue to increase, which explains why results are maintained and can continue to improve even after the last procedure.
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How long is the recovery time after HIFU therapy?
There is no downtime after HIFU therapy, as it is non-surgical. Therefore, the recovery period is significantly shorter than many other treatments which achieve similar results.
Your doctor will discuss this further with you.
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What are the benefits of HIFU?
Our clients love our clinically proven HIFU treatments.
• Benefits include:
• instant and long lasting results
• tightens the skin
• boosts the production of collagen
• increases blood circulation
• enhances jaw-line definition
• tightens the décolletage
• rejuvenates skin
• non-surgical
• no downtime
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Are there any side effects with HIFU?
This is a very safe treatment and side effects are rare. There is very minimal redness after the treatment, with no bruising or swelling.
This procedure is quick, easy, and pain-free meaning you can get back to work or return to your daily routine right away.
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Who is HIFU treatment recommended for?
Dermatologists recommend the procedure for people who are experiencing mild to moderate premature aging symptoms.
Those who are currently experiencing cystic acne, active cold sores, or high levels of sagging skin are not ideal candidates for HIFU therapy.
If you are unsure if you this is the right treatment for you, please contact us to book a free consultation and find out more.
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Is HIFU treatment painful?
Patients report the procedure as minimally painful due to its non-invasive nature. The high-energy ultrasound does its work without any needles involved and without piercing the skin surface.
Although HIFU therapy is usually a pain-free experience, if you have any worries about discomfort the aesthetician can apply a numbing cream during the procedure.
Meet one of our doctors for a consultation to discuss your treatment options
Welcome to
Hannah London
We’re a team of aesthetic and medical specialists lead by Dr Kaywaan Khan. We provide award-winning facial, body and hair treatments to clients across London.
Our ethos is to offer cutting-edge treatments in a luxurious setting, ensuring that you leave our clinic feeling pampered and looking fabulous.
