Why does my skin still sag after HIFU treatment?

Doctor's Answer

There are a few possibilities.

1. Currently, there are different HIFU treatments available on the market. Some require more than 1 treatment to see results, some will only need one treatment to see results, e.g. Ultherapy. Hence depending on which type and brand of HIFU you did, the results may differ. HIFU treatments like Ultherapy, allow direct visualiation via real-time ultrasound and this allows for accurate delivery of the ultrasound energy into the correct depth and area of treatment, as well as ensuring optimal contact between the probe and the skin.. It also depends on the technique and expertise of the operator administering the HIFU treatment. Hence it is prudent that you choose a clinic with doctors who are well experienced with administering HIFU treatments.

2. HIFU treatments typically take around 3-6 months to see the full results, as HIFU treatments work by using ultrasound energy to activate the skin regenerative process, through tissue contraction and stimulation of new collagen production. These take time to happen and hence you may not see immediate results after HIFU treatment.

3. While HIFU treatments are a great alternative especially for those who are not ready for surgery and for those with have mild to moderate sagging/skin laxity, it is not a replacement for surgical facelift/cosmetic surgery. HIFU treatments may not give good results for those with severe skin laxity/sagging.

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