A firmer facial contour and a more youthful look, without surgery.
HIFU Ultra SMAS is a lifting programme that uses focused ultrasound to deliver energy into tissue at an appropriate depth, prompting tissue contraction and the formation of new collagen.
HIFU technology can be set up to deliver energy at different tissue depths, including the SMAS layer (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System), a structure that plays an important part in supporting the face.
That makes it one option for people who want to address skin laxity, so the face looks firmer and the contour looks clearer, while still looking natural, and without surgery.
What is HIFU Ultra SMAS?
HIFU stands for High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound. It uses focused ultrasound waves to deliver energy to specific points within a defined tissue layer.
That energy creates heat at those precise points, which prompts tissue contraction and the formation of new collagen. The skin gradually comes to look firmer and denser as the body's own process runs its course.
The term Ultra SMAS describes an approach that gives weight to the deeper tissue layers, including the SMAS layer, which relates to facial structure and laxity.
What does HIFU Ultra SMAS help with?
- Helps lift and firm skin that has started to sag
- Helps the facial contour look clearer
- Helps address laxity around the cheeks and jawline
- Helps the skin look denser and firmer
- Stimulates the collagen-building process
- Helps the face look brighter and more youthful
- An option for people who do not want surgery
Who is HIFU Ultra SMAS for?
It suits people who have started to notice that:
- the facial contour is not as clear as it used to be
- the cheeks have started to sag
- the skin around the contour of the face is less firm
- the jawline is becoming less defined
- they want to keep the skin firm and looking youthful
- they want a lifting option that does not involve surgery
HIFU is not limited to older people. The decision should be based mainly on skin condition, the degree of laxity, and facial structure.
How is HIFU Ultra SMAS different from ordinary HIFU?
What matters is not the word Ultra on its own. The machine's technology, the tips used, the depth, the energy, and how the treatment lines are planned all deserve consideration.
Each HIFU system has its own characteristics and its own requirements for use. That is why assessing the face and choosing an approach suited to the individual matters.
At Bubpha Clinic we put weight on designing treatment for the individual. We do not focus on shot count alone, but consider it alongside facial structure and the concerns being treated.
Why assess the face before HIFU?
Because no two faces are the same. Skin thickness, the fat layer, facial structure, and the degree of laxity all differ. Which areas are treated, at what depth, and at what energy should suit the individual.
Assessing beforehand makes it possible to design a more suitable approach, and helps keep the goal of treatment looking natural.
Does HIFU hurt?
Sensation during treatment differs from person to person, depending on the area treated, the energy level, and how sensitive each person is.
Some people feel warmth, tightness, a tingling sensation, or brief sharp points as the energy is delivered. The team assesses and adjusts the treatment to suit each person.
Is there downtime after HIFU?
HIFU is generally a non-surgical procedure, so you can return to daily life afterwards.
Some people may have temporary tightness, warmth, tingling, sensitivity to touch, or slight redness and swelling. The symptoms, and how long they last, vary from person to person.
Frequently asked questions
Is HIFU suitable if I do not have wrinkles yet?
It suits people who want to care for firmness and laxity, and there is no need to wait until wrinkles are pronounced. Suitability should still be assessed individually.
Can HIFU be combined with Botox?
In some cases treatments can be planned together, but your skin, your concerns, and the order of treatment should be assessed by your provider first.
Can HIFU be combined with filler?
In some cases they can be planned together, but the areas where filler is present and how long ago it was injected both need to be considered. Always tell your provider about your injection history beforehand.
How many shots does HIFU take?
There is no shot count that suits everyone. It depends on the area being treated, facial structure, the degree of laxity, and each person's goals.
How often can HIFU be done?
Frequency should be based on your skin, your results, and your provider's advice. There is no fixed number of sessions or interval that applies to everyone.
Beauty done well does not need to turn you into someone else.
Bubpha Clinic puts weight on assessing the face and designing care that suits the individual, aiming for a result that looks firm, bright and natural. After more than 17 years in the aesthetics field, we believe good care comes down to paying attention to the small details of each person.
At Bubpha Clinic in Udom Suk, we start by assessing your face and what you actually want, then design an approach that suits you, rather than following a trend. We look after clients from Udom Suk, Bang Na, Bearing, Bang Chak, Srinakarin and Sukhumvit 103. If you would like to talk about HIFU Ultra SMAS, message us on LINE.
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This content is general information, not individual medical advice. Results and suitability vary from person to person. Please consult the clinic's providers before treatment.