High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (9D HIFU) directly delivers heat energy to skin and subcutaneous tissue to stimulate and renew the skin's collagen, thus consequently improving skin's texture, reducing sagging, and effectively breaking down fat cells.

9D HIFU achieves the results of a facelift or body lift without any invasive surgery or injection — with no downtime. It also treats all skin colors, compared to other lasers.

HIFU has many aesthetic benefits, including:

• wrinkle reduction

• tightening sagging skin on the neck (sometimes called turkey neck)

• lifting the cheeks, eyebrows, and eyelids

• enhancing jawline definition

• tightening of the décolletage

• smoothing the skin

It can help treat the following common concerns and conditions:

• wrinkling

• loss of volume

• skin tightening

• saggy jowls

• neck bands

• crepey décolleté

• nasolabial folds (nose to mouth lines)

• eyebrow lift

• vaginal laxity

9D HIFU treatments are based on hyperthermia lifting theory. The 9D HIFU cartridge pulses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy into the skin creating thermal coagulation on the target layers of skin tissue. Following the treatment, the skin initiates a wound healing process that stimulates collagen synthesis and regeneration.

Unlike lasers, radiofrequency, surgery, and other cosmetic procedures, HIFU bypasses the surface of the skin to deliver the right amount of ultrasound energy at the right depths leaving the surface skin untouched and undamaged.

The length of your treatment will depend on the area being treated, but typically a face and neck procedure takes between 30-60 minutes, while a chest treatment can be as quick as 15 minutes.

During the treatment, you will feel tiny amounts of energy being deposited into the skin. Levels of discomfort can vary from person to person, but the sensation only lasts while the energy is being delivered.

Whilst there is no downtime, your skin might appear flushed at first, and any redness should disappear within a few hours. Any swelling, tingling or tenderness to the touch experienced are mild and temporary.

Some patients see effects immediately after their treatment, however, full results appear over 3-6 months as new collagen works to lift and tighten skin on the neck, chin and brow as well as smooth skin on the chest.

Good question! HIFU is awesome for individuals seeking a non-surgical approach to skin tightening and anti-aging. It is ideal for those experiencing mild to moderate skin laxity who want to achieve noticeable lifting and firming effects without downtime. During your consultation at Lush RX Med Spa, our specialists will evaluate your skin and discuss whether HIFU aligns with your aesthetic goals.

Let's break down what this treatment session would look like! A HIFU treatment session starts with the application of a cooling gel to the target areas. From there, the 9D HIFU Laser is then used to deliver focused ultrasound energy beneath the skin’s surface. Overall the procedure lasts between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the treatment area. You may experience mild discomfort during the procedure, but this is generally well-tolerated. Post-treatment, you might notice some redness or swelling, which usually resolves within a few days.