CosBeauty Magazine #77

Enhancement
If your face has begun its natural descent into looking
a little saggy, droopy and sad, there is now a range of
treatments that can lift, tighten and contour the skin –
all without surgery.
Your skin is the largest organ of your body and plays a
big role in the way others perceive your attractiveness
and healthiness, so it deserves your utmost attention!
As we age, the substances that give skin its firmness and
elasticity – collagen and elastin – decrease and their
functions slow down.
To help target existing damage and to help keep your
skin looking firm and youthful, HIFU (which stands
for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) offers a quick,
effective and no downtime approach to fight back against
the signs of ageing.
“Completely non-invasive, HIFU uses ultrasound energy
to help firm and gradually lift droopy skin tissue for a
natural and more rejuvenated appearance,” says Cosmedic
Professionals clinic owner Rita Porreca.
“From lifting and tightening the sagging skin around
the eyes, cheeks, lower face (jowls), jawline and neck,
HIFU can be used for a range of different skin concerns
to re-contour the face and neck.”
How does it work?
During a HIFU session a handpiece is placed on the
treatment area and then delivers tiny deposits of
focused ultrasound energy below the skin, leading to the
production of fresh, new collagen.
“It works deep below the surface to stimulate the
growth of collagen without harming the outer layer of
skin,” Porreca explains. “This results in long-lasting
firming, tightening and lifting of the skin, giving you a
more youthful and energised appearance after just
one treatment.”
“The length of the treatment will usually depend on the
areas being treated, for example a full-face treatment takes
around 1.5 hours and a partial face or eye lift treatment
take around 45 minutes,” she says.
What can
HIFU do?
Lift and tighten eyes
Lift and firm jowl area
Soften smile lines
Reduce nasolabial folds
Improve appearance of the neck
Body sculpturing
Body contouring
Most patients generally find the treatment quite
comfortable, however comfort levels can vary from patient
to patient. There is minimal downtime involved (if any),
making it the perfect ‘lunch time’ procedure, as you can
return to work or usual activities straight away.
Some improvement is typically seen immediately
and will gradually increase over the next four to six
months after the treatment. These results can be
maintained for several months to a year afterwards,
depending on the degree of lifting and tightening that
is needed.
Suitable candidates have good skin elasticity with
mild to moderate sagging of the face and neck. Patients
who have a thick layer of fat or excessive loose skin in
the target area are not good candidates for this particular
procedure. When used on the right patient, HIFU can
offer significant results in skin tightening and firming.
“Most of us want a tighter, more youthful-looking
complexion, but not everyone is ready to undergo surgery.
Non-surgical anti-ageing treatments are becoming
increasingly popular for people who want to combat the
signs of ageing without going under the knife and also for
those looking to prolong the effects of cosmetic surgery,”
says Porreca.
If turning back the clock is at the top of your to-do list,
or if you want to “stay ahead of the ageing game”, HIFU
could be your treatment solution for natural-looking,
visible results. CBM
Before
After
8 weeks after HIFU treatment. Photos
courtesy of Heritage Healers Holistic
Skin Care.
Where to get it
Cosmedic Professionals, Five Dock, Sydney NSW
Ph 02 9712 4133 www.cosmedicprofessionals.com.au
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